Junior Scrum Master

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in facilitating daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and sprint reviews.
• Support the team in maintaining a healthy and productive agile environment.
• Monitor and report on sprint progress and resolve issues that may hinder team performance.
• Help remove impediments and escalate blockers as needed to ensure project success.
• Foster open communication between team members and stakeholders.
• Support the Product Owner in managing the product backlog and ensuring clear and achievable sprint goals.
• Promote continuous improvement and best practices within the Scrum framework.
• Track and report key metrics, such as velocity, sprint burndown, and team performance.

Required Skills

• Agile Methodology: Strong understanding of Scrum and Agile principles.
• Facilitation: Ability to facilitate Scrum ceremonies (stand-ups, planning, retrospectives, etc.).
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Team Collaboration: Experience working in collaborative, cross-functional teams.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and address obstacles that affect team performance.
• Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of experience in an Agile environment, preferably as a Scrum Master or in a Scrum support role.
• Familiarity with agile tools like Jira, Confluence, or similar.
• Previous experience working with federal agencies or in cleared environments is a plus.