MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.
Scrum Master (Secret Cleared)
Huntsville, AL – On-site
Full-Time Direct-hire / Secret Clearance
Overview
This position will perform Scrum Master duties and Agile coaching for a SW Development team. The ideal candidate will lead and mentor the teams on Agile process and practices and coordinate with them and the Product Owner. Candidate will have a strong understanding of Agile practices and experience delivering products in short sprints. Candidate will interface with customers and use oral and written skills to develop great working relationships with stakeholders and team members. Emphasis of the position will be on supporting the development and execution plan to support the transformation to Agile methodology, including development of processes, templates, artifacts, training materials, and lessons-learned.
Responsibilities
- · Knowledge of Agile Methodologies
- · Previous experience as Scrum Master Applicant must have ability to triage scrum team issues based on priority, impact, risk, and release timing
- · Outstanding time management skills and attention to details
- · Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- · Strong understanding of The Scrum Guide
Qualifications
- · Experience working as scrum master as part of the Scrum team
- · Experience with Agile development tools such as JIRA, Agility (Version One) or other Agile management tools
- · Experience in decomposing (or assisting in decomposing) Agile features to user stories with clear acceptance criteria
- TITLE: Scrum Master DEPARTMENT: Mission Engineering
- LOCATION: Huntsville, AL MANAGEMENT ROLE: NO
- EXEMPT / NON-EXEMPT: Exempt EEO CODE:
- REPORTING TO: VP of Mission Engineering
Preferred:
- Agile Certification, such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), Agile Certified Professional (PMI-ACP), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), or Professional Scrum Master (PSM).
- Experience working in a Scaled Agile Framework environment (SAFe)
- Agile Coaching experience would be a highly desired skill.
Education
- · BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject preferred
- · 5+ years’ relevant experience
- · Minimum Active SECRET Clearance Required
Benefits: Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, flexible PTO program, 401k program. Come join a Top Places to Work organization!
Pay: $120,000 Max
U.S. Citizenship is required
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
