Computing Infrastructure Scrum Master

KAIROS, Inc is searching for an energetic, experienced, and highly motivated Computing Infrastructure Scrum Master, to join our team. Established in July 2013, KAIROS, Inc. is a growing Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) specializing in Life Cycle Program Management, Engineering, Cybersecurity, Logistics and Sustainment, Enterprise Platforms and AI, and Additive Manufacturing services focused on optimizing customers' program performance and mission through proven methodologies and ethical practices. Our headquarters is in California, MD near Naval Air Station Patuxent River. We offer competitive salaries and benefits with outstanding growth potential. The CI Scrum Master is a servant-leader dedicated to driving the effectiveness and execution of the Computing Infrastructure (CI) Technical Design Agent (TDA) team. The primary objective is to facilitate the team's adherence to its Agile framework, which consists of three Program Increments (PIs) annually, each containing a series of two-week sprints. This role focuses on facilitating all Scrum events, removing impediments, coaching the team on Agile principles, and fostering seamless collaboration within a complex, multi-vendor ecosystem. The ideal candidate is an expert in the Scrum framework

Primary Duties:

Facilitate Scrum Ceremonies:

Lead all team-level Agile events, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, to ensure the team maintains its disciplined two-week sprint cadence.

Support PI Planning:

Actively participate in and support the team's Program Increment (PI) planning events three times annually, helping to align team objectives with broader program goals.

Impediment Removal:

Proactively identify, track, and remove obstacles, distractions, and dependencies that hinder the development team's progress and focus.

Agile Coaching:

Act as a servant-leader and coach, guiding the team on Scrum principles, Agile best practices, and fostering an environment of continuous improvement and self-organization.

Backlog Management Support:

Assist the Product Owner in maintaining a healthy, well-defined, and properly prioritized product backlog.

Foster Transparency:

Ensure that key Agile artifacts, such as product backlogs, burndown charts, and team metrics, are visible, accurate, and up-to-date to promote transparency with stakeholders.

Multi-Vendor Collaboration:

Facilitate communication and effective collaboration between the CI team and other key vendors (Haivision, GET, DRS, Compunetix, NSWCDD) to ensure seamless integration and resolve cross-team dependencies.

Key Deliverables:

A predictable and efficient sprint cadence with properly facilitated and time-boxed events. An impediment log showing tracked, prioritized, and resolved issues. Accurate and transparent Agile artifacts (e.g., burndown charts, velocity metrics, updated backlogs). Actionable improvement items generated from sprint retrospectives to increase team effectiveness.

Skills and Qualifications:

Required Skills:

A predictable and efficient sprint cadence with properly facilitated and time-boxed events. An impediment log showing tracked, prioritized, and resolved issues. Accurate and transparent Agile artifacts (e.g., burndown charts, velocity metrics, updated backlogs). Actionable improvement items generated from sprint retrospectives to increase team effectiveness. Strong customer relations, analytics, and documentation skills Self-starter, highly motivated, strong work ethic with a commitment to quality Microsoft office suite proficiency, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint Ability to work within a challenging, fast-paced, team-oriented environment Ability to work independently Ability to multi-task and meet competing, deliverable deadlines Detail oriented Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills to provide clear status and/or communicate issues Ability to adapt to evolving technology

Desired:

Experience with Agile management tools such as Jira and Confluence. Experience working in a DoD, government contracting, or other highly regulated environment. Familiarity with scaled Agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe, LeSS). A technical background in infrastructure, networking, or systems engineering. Advanced Agile or Scrum certifications (e.g., A-CSM, PSM II).

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in a related technical field from an accredited college or university. 3-5+ years of experience in a Scrum Master role for a software or systems development team. Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent certification.

Clearance:

This position is subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. In order to complete the requirements for government security clearance investigation you must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to complete the full background investigation. This position requires an Active Secret Security Clearance.

Compensation:

While skills, education, and experience are key factors, they are not the sole determinants of salary. Other determining factors include but are not limited to location, contract budgets and requirements, and government labor category guidelines. The estimated salary range for this position is $95,000 to $140,000. KAIROS also provides a comprehensive benefits package as additional employee compensation. KAIROS, Inc. 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, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. KAIROS offers our employees a comprehensive benefits package consisting of: Medical Coverage Employer Paid Dental, Vision, Basic Life/AD&D, Short-Term/Long-Term Insurance Health Savings Account with Contribution by Employer 401K Plan with Employer Matching Annual Discretionary Bonuses Paid Time Off Eleven (11) Paid Holidays Certification reimbursement program Tuition Reimbursement Program Paid Parental Leave Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Rewards and recognition programs Community outreach events through our KAIROS Kares group To learn more about our organization be sure to check out our website, https://www.kairosinc.net/ SDjyYx1TYc