Scrum Master - Military veterans preferred

Scrum Master

Location CO - Colorado Springs

Req # 5514

Minimum Clearance Required TS/SCI

Thank you for your interest in joining the KBR team. Together, we can leverage the next generation of advanced technologies to deliver industry-leading capabilities across land, air, sea, space, and cyberspace. Our goal is to deliver innovative solutions using an agile, mission-first approach to address the most difficult technical challenges facing our customers. The only way that we can tackle these challenges is by recruiting the brightest minds in the industry to join our team.

KBR is looking for a Certified Scrum Master with active TS/SCI clearance who is passionate about fostering high-performing teams and enabling their continued success.

Description/Responsibilities:

• Perform as Servant Leader for the Development Team
• Lead the team through influence and by example
• Coach the team to become self-managing
• Enable the Development Team to perform at the best of their abilities
• Remove impediments to the team’s progress
• Shield the team from distractions, both internal and external
• Empower change in the interest of improvement
• Foster open discussion in Scrum meetings
• Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint/iteration planning and related retroactive events
• Nurture strong relationships with the Development Team, Product Owner and stakeholders
• Guide the team to self-organization within the Agile methodology
• Efficiently communicate project timelines and milestones to project stakeholders
• Assist the Product Owner with product backlog prioritization, grooming and maintenance
• Utilize project coordination tools (Jira, MS Project) to communicate effectively with upper management and stakeholders
• Relentlessly pursue improvement opportunities utilizing continual input from the team
• Minimum of 3 years related experience
• Bachelor’s degree in technical field such as computer science, information security, engineering or a related field.

Desired Qualifications:

• In-depth familiarity with the Scrum framework
• Strong communicative skills, both technical and interpersonal
• Demonstrated ability to foster team cohesiveness
• Extensive experience with at least one Agile Methodology (Scrum, Kanban, etc.)
• Certified Scrum Master is a requirement; additional Scrum Alliance certifications are desired
• Experience with the Department of Defense / Space and Missile Systems Center is a plus

Security Clearance Requirements: Active TS/SCI Required

Basic Compensation:

$135,000 - $160,000

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Benefits:

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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KBR is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by law.