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Senior Agile Scrum Master

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About the role

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Software Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Agile Framework, Collaboration, Scrum Development Process

Certifications:

None

Experience:

3 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join GDIT as a Senior Agile Scrum Master for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT:

As a Senior Agile Scrum Master, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of USSTRATCOM.  USSTRATCOM is a Combatant Command responsible for strategic deterrence, nuclear operations, and enterprise IT services essential to national security. It oversees Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3), Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (JEMSO), Global Strike, and Missile Threat Assessments, working closely with other Combatant Commands, Services, and defense agencies. SCITLS will be a key component that will ensure mission success and the safety of the U.S. and its allies by providing 24/7 IT services and network support for NIPRNet, SIPRNet, JWICS, and SAP/SAR environment.

You will play a crucial role in providing support in the following areas:

  • Lead the adoption and implementation of an Agile framework (Scrum, Kanban, etc.) for managing Operations & Sustainment (O&S) and project tasks within User Support, IT Infrastructure Operations, and Enterprise Services teams.
  • Coach and mentor team members on Agile principles and practices to foster a culture of continuous improvement and self-organization
  • Work with Task Leads and technical teams to establish and manage a consolidated backlog of tasks for User Support Services (Task 3), IT Infrastructure Operations (Task 4), and Enterprise Services (Task 6).
  • Facilitate backlog refinement sessions to ensure that user stories and tasks are well-defined, estimated, and prioritized based on mission impact and value.
  • Organize and facilitate sprint/iteration planning meetings to help teams commit to a realistic scope of work.
  • Train team members to facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for Agile-related communications, providing regular updates on team progress, risks, and dependencies to both government and contractor leadership.
  • Foster a collaborative environment between User Support, IT Infrastructure, and Enterprise Services teams to improve workflow and communication.
  • Facilitate coordination with other teams and stakeholders to manage and resolve cross-team dependencies
  • Drive continuous improvement by supporting retrospectives, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing changes to enhance team effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Stay current with industry trends and best practices in Agile and Scrum, and introduce new tools and techniques to the teams as appropriate.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

  • Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree
  • Certifications: ITIL Foundation within 9 months of hire date; Active Agile Certification (e.g., Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM I/II), or SAFe Scrum Master).  Advanced Agile Certifications (A-CSM or PMI-ACP) preferred.
  • Required Experience: 3+ years of dedicated experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach.  Experience specifically leading Agile transformations within DoD or Federal IT O&S environments preferred.
  • Security Clearance Level: Top Secret. Must be willing to Obtain Top Secret with SCI eligibility
  • Location: Offutt AFB.
  • Strong proficiency serving as a Scrum Master supporting complex, multi‑system integration efforts, preferably within large enterprise or government environments.
  • Deep understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and hands‑on experience facilitating all Scrum sessions, including Daily Scrums, Sprint Planning, Retrospectives, and Reviews.
  • Demonstrated ability to keep Agile teams aligned, focused, and on‑track by managing Scrum processes, workflows, and communications effectively.
  • Proven capability to drive team consensus on sprint goals, commitments, and achievable deliverables.
  • Strong problem‑solving skills to proactively identify, track, and remove impediments, ensuring teams maintain momentum and delivery quality.
  • Excellent facilitation and collaboration skills to foster team cohesion and support cross‑functional integration/modernization initiatives.
  • Experience leading Agile practices through organizational change, modernization efforts, or system consolidation activities.
  • Strong communication skills to coordinate across multiple stakeholders, technical teams, and leadership levels.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

  • Excellent customizable health benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision)
  • 401K with company match
  • Educational Assistance and eLearning
  • Flexible work week
  • Internal mobility team dedicated to employee advancement
  • Rewards and Recognition programs
  • Innovative and collaborative environment encouraging highly motivated critical thinking

#SCITLS

The likely salary range for this position is $102,000 - $138,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA NE Offutt AFB

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

 

 


Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

 

 

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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General Dynamics IT is a key player in defense and aerospace, attracting professionals with top security clearances for high-stakes projects.

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  • Strong presence in defense and aerospace sectors ensures stable demand for IT services.
  • Opportunities for professionals with top security clearances in high-impact roles.
  • Diverse range of IT roles available, from project management to specialized engineering.

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  • High-security clearance requirements limit applicant pool for many positions.
  • Projects often involve shift work, affecting work-life balance.
  • Complexity of government contracts can lead to bureaucratic challenges.

Why General Dynamics IT

  • Focus on national security projects offers unique career impact.
  • Integration of IT solutions in aerospace and defense sectors differentiates offerings.
  • Opportunities to work on classified projects with cutting-edge technology.

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General Dynamics is an American aerospace and defense corporation that provides a wide range of products and services in various sectors, including defense, information technology, and aerospace.

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