Agile Scrum Master - Military Veterans
at General Dynamics
Responsibilities for this Position
Location: USA VA Herndon - 13857 Mclearen Road (VAS091)
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ143932
Type of Requisition:
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Suitability:
Agency Specific, Polygraph
Public Trust/Other Required:
Job Family:
Scrum
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Change Management Tools, Communication, Technical Projects
Certifications:
Experience:
10 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
SCRUM Master Expert
Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a SCRUM Master Expert at GDIT. Here, you'll tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our clients. With a career in application development, you'll make the end user's experience your priority and we'll make your career growth ours.
At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a SCRUM Master Expert you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on SCRUM Master Expert joining our team to work collaboratively across portfolios to ensure committed work and technical milestones are being reached across multiple portfolios.
HOW A SCRUM MASTER EXPERT WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Coordinates and monitors the scrum process from initiation through delivery
Able to provide clear communication of technical vision, goals and described requirements for items listed in the teams product backlog.
Demonstrated ability to coach and encourage team members in daily scrum ceremonies.
Scheduling regular interaction with the product owner and delivery team
Experienced Scrum master and documented ability assisting the product owner to understand and better manage the backlog and plan for sprints, as well as explain the process to the delivery team.
Demonstrated experience with long term planning in an empirical environment. Able to use Agile change management tools to include JIRA for data driven decisions.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Education: Bachelors Degree and Professional Scrum Master Certificate
Required Experience: 10+ years of related experience
Required Technical Skills: JIRA, Confluence, documented experience managing technical teams.
Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with Polygraph
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Expert knowledge of JIRA and Agile best practices
- Provides technical, administrative, and operational leadership for the team.
- Supervises assigned staff, including subordinate supervisors.
- Participates in the development of technical project plans, proposals, reports, and administrative reporting.
- May also perform high level technical services on assigned tasks.
- Conducts planning and provides recommendations to client on task workload.
- Attends customer meetings and may serve as primary client liaison.
- Interacts with vendors, other agencies, and other client staff on behalf of the client.
- Coordinates and assists with timely implementation of all SDLC activities.
- Ensures quality assurance of project deliverables.
Preferred Skills: Detailed orientated and experience working as a scrum master.
Location: Customer Site
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work
401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Travel Required:
None
Telecommuting Options:
Onsite
Work Location:
USA VA Herndon - 13857 Mclearen Road (VAS091)
Additional Work Locations:
COVID-19 Vaccination: GDIT does not have a vaccination mandate applicable to all employees. To protect the health and safety of its employees and to comply with customer requirements, however, GDIT may require employees in certain positions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination requirements will depend on the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site requirements.
We are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done.
GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
PI210180303
Herndon, VA
General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company.
Our portfolio spans the realm of the world's most technologically advanced business jets, wheeled combat vehicles, command and control systems and nuclear submarines. We offer these through our five business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems and Marine Systems.
General Dynamics employs thousands of people across the globe, with locations in more than 45 countries. We rely on the skills of our employees and their knowledge of customer requirements to deliver best-in-class products and services.
Who We Are Looking For
General Dynamics is seeking military veterans and military spouses across the country who bring a deeply rooted skillset that includes team-oriented approaches to problem-solving, demonstrations of leadership and an overall commitment to the mission of the organization. We recognize the knowledge and skills gained during your military experience are invaluable to the success of a team. We’re proud of the thousands of veterans and military professionals who have chosen to apply their leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills to a career at General Dynamics and to continue supporting the mission of those serving today.
Should I Apply?
At General Dynamics, our employees are the heart of our company. We rely on their dedication to excellence and their intimate knowledge of customer requirements to meet the needs of customers around the globe, day in and day out. Our employees' unique blend of skill, innovation and agility drives our continued success, and we take our responsibility to them seriously. If you are a military veteran or military spouse ready to advance your career, view our available career opportunities to the right for more information and to apply today!
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