What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scrum Master position at Red Arch Solutions?
ROLE OVERVIEW
Working closely with the Program Management Office and technical leads, the Scrum Master will provide operational leadership to cross-functional teams focused on Data Engineering and DevSecOps. The ideal candidate will seamlessly integrate Agile methodologies into secure federal environments, ensuring efficient delivery of automated metadata capabilities and continuous CI/CD pipeline enhancements.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Agile Governance: Champion Agile methodologies across the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Facilitate Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
- Workflow Management: Implement and manage Agile development processes by tracking Data Engineering Epics, User Stories, and tasks in a Sprint-based workflow using DIA DevSecOps tools (e.g., Gitlab, JIRA, Confluence).
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Partner with technical teams, including Cybersecurity Systems Engineers, to track task statuses, gather estimates, and streamline the delivery of technical solutions
- Pipeline Support: Assist technical teams in maintaining automated CI/CD pipelines, supporting build/test workflows, and ensuring environment promotion procedures align with Agile delivery goals.
- Continuous Improvement: Actively identify and remove impediments, fostering an environment of continuous improvement, collaborative problem-solving, and quality assurance.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Clearance: Active, current Top Secret / SCI with Polygraph is mandatory.
- Experience: 10 years of experience leading Agile development teams, with specific experience in complex IT, software development, or data modernization programs within the DoD or IC.
- Technical Literacy: Strong proficiency with Agile lifecycle management tools (Gitlab, JIRA, Confluence) and a firm understanding of DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline (a Master’s or MBA is highly favorable and can substitute for years of experience).
- Certification: Current Scrum Master Certification is required; SaFe Agilist Certification highly favorable.
DESIRED SKILLS & FRAMEWORKS
- Scrum Alliance Certified Agile Leadership (CAL), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or SAFe Agilist credentials.
- Experience integrating Agile practices with Risk Management Framework (RMF) or secure government development environments
- Excellent facilitation, communication, and organizational skills tailored for technical audiences and government stakeholders.
The Red Arch Solutions pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.
Red Arch Solutions Benefits Snapshot:
- 100% paid employee healthcare premiums. CareFirst Advantage Best in Class Benefits.
- HaloScripts Concierge prescription medication service
- Generous PTO.
- 10 % 401K 6% match vested day one and up to 4% profit sharing contribution.
- Annualized bonus compensation.
- Spot bonuses for hard work.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- 529 College Saving Plan.
- College Loan Pay Back Program.
- 11 Paid Federal Holidays
- Generous Referral Bonuses.
Red Arch Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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Salary : $165,000 - $190,000