Description
Position Summary
Facilitates Agile delivery for assigned development and QA teams. Leads Scrum ceremonies, removes impediments, coordinates with Release Management, and ensures teams deliver value consistently through each sprint.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Scrum ceremonies (sprint planning, daily standup, sprint review, retrospective) for assigned teams
Coordinate with Release Manager on release scoping and deployment readiness
Track and report on sprint metrics, velocity, and team health
Remove impediments and facilitate cross-team dependencies
Coach team members on Agile principles and self-organization
Manage JIRA backlog and sprint boards
Coordinate with government testers on acceptance testing and feedback
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $95,000 – $135,000 annually, with a target midpoint of $115,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, certifications, and geographic location. Avum offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical (Cigna), dental and vision (Principal), 401(k), PTO, education reimbursement, and certification reimbursement.
Work Environment & Requirements
Hybrid/remote work environment with potential on-site requirements based on contract needs
U.S. citizenship required
Security clearance: Active Secret clearance required or ability to obtain
Must comply with all ITAR/EAR export control regulations
Background check required (Checkr)
Equal Employment Opportunity
Avum, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Avum is committed to compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, and maintains an active Affirmative Action Plan.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in relevant field
3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master
CSM or PSM certification
Active Secret clearance
U.S. citizenship required
Proficiency with JIRA and Confluence
Preferred Qualifications
SAFe Scrum Master or PMI-ACP
Technical background in software development
Experience in government/DoD Agile environments
Experience coordinating distributed teams
