Scrum Master - Dayton, United States - Riverside Research

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Riverside OverviewRiverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest.

We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the countrys most challenging technical problems.

All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship. Position OverviewRiverside Research is seekingan experienced Scrum Master to join our agile development team at NASIC. You will play a vital role in guiding and supporting the team in implementing the Scrum framework. You will work closely with the product owner and development team to ensure effective collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement. Proven Scrum and servant leadership experience is essential.

As the NASICs Scrum Master, you are accountable for the teams effectiveness in successfully delivering value and in continuously improving to meet the evolving needs of the market.

If you are a proven servant-leader, a successful facilitator, and have a passion for agile methodologies, this role is for you.

ResponsibilitiesAbility to successfully perform responsibilities detailed in the Scrum guide )

Facilitate Scrum events such as Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and RetrospectivesGuide the team in self-organization, cross-functionality, and adherence to Scrum principles and practicesIdentify and remove obstacles or impediments that may hinder the teams progressFoster a collaborative and productive environment, promoting open communication and teamworkCoach and support team members in adopting agile values, principles, and practicesEnsure iterative and incremental developmentMonitor team progress, track relevant metrics, and facilitate data-driven decision-makingPromote continuous improvement through regular retrospectives for inspection and adaptationFacilitate effective communication within the team and with stakeholdersStay up to date with industry best practices and advancements in agile and Scrum methodologiesApply other agile development methodologies including Kanban and Extreme ProgrammingMaintain Jira and Confluence spacesSupport program manager with staff and resource planningQualificationsAn ActiveTop Secret (TS) clearance with SCI adjudicationBachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Systems/Technology or other related field of studyExperience supporting the Department of Defense and/or Intelligence CommunityProfessional Scrum Certification from Scrum Alliance or Scrum.

orgMinimum of 8 years of experience as a Scrum MasterMinimum of 10 years of experience working on a Scrum teamStrong servant leadership skillsStrong knowledge and understanding of the Scrum framework, agile values, and principlesExcellent facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skillsAbility to guide and motivate a diverse team to achieve their goalsExceptional communication and interpersonal skillsStrong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilitiesAbility to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environmentExperience with agile tools and project management software including Jira and ConfluenceAbility to work with multiple product teamsAbility to collaborate with technically and organizationally diverse personnelSelf-motivated, detail oriented, responsible team player able to work independently with minimal daily directionDesired Qualifications:

Top Secret clearance with SCI adjudication (TS/SCI)Experience in DevSecOpsExperience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery/Continuous Deployment practices and toolsExperience in Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)Comfortable with highly technical concepts and technologiesGlobal Comp$113,000- $ 165,000 This represents the typical compensation range for this position based on experience, location and other factors.

Closing Statement Riverside Research Institute is a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, where service to our customers and support of our staff is our overall mission.

Riverside is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring.

Riverside offers comprehensive compensation and benefit packages to our employees.

Riverside bases its employment decisions solely on technical experience, qualifications and other job-related criteria related to our organizational purpose as a not-for-profit company, and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, veterans status or any other status legally protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.