Leidos is seeking a Scrum Master / Agile Coach to support United States Space Force (USSF) by developing software in support of Space Systems Command (SSC) Cyber Operations Branch rapid agile development of defensive cyber solutions to protect, defend, and respond to both ground and space based cyber adversarial threats. A successful candidate should be a leader and problem solver with a proven ability to deliver superior results as part of a high performing team in a fast-paced environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with the SAFe governance layer participants & stakeholders on program execution

• Facilitate allocation of work and new resources to ARTs

• Monitor program performance; resolve impediments; develop and implement solutions for driving improvement

• Coordinate schedule execution and plan program-wide software/architecture releases

• Lead/facilitate Program Increment (PI) Planning, including logistics and technical preparation

• Lead/facilitate Solution Train planning events and pre- and post- planning meetings

• Lead/facilitate cross-team collaboration within program via Scrum of Scrums meetings and other less formal forums in support of development, testing, and deployment efforts

• Track the execution of features and capabilities through Metrics across program’s agile and DevOps teams

• Brief customers on the development progress throughout the PI cycle on program status, including the status of testing, deployment, and release readiness

• Assess skillset needs and collaborate with leadership to staff program openings

• Provide input on resourcing to address critical bottlenecks

• Coach teams, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Project/Program Leaders in agile practices

• Promote teamwork to achieve PI goals

• Guide teams towards agile maturity

• Foster Communities of Practice and the use of engineering and Built-In Quality practices

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM related specialty plus 3 years of experience as scrum master or agile coach

• US Citizen with Secret security clearance

• Experience with at least 2 of the following applications/frameworks:

• JIRA, Confluence, & Slack

• Experience or knowledge in the following Areas:

• Agile software development, agile methodologies, software development life cycle management, cross-functional team

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience in Space Systems Command

• Experience with Cyber Operations Branch (SSC/SZYO) program office

• Advisory and Assistance Service (A&AS), or System Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) to Government program office

• Experience with ACAT I/II level acquisition programs

• Master’s degree in STEM related specialty

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.