Scrum Master

The role

The Scrum Master is primarily responsible for the Agile flow methodology of the entire team. This person leads daily scrums, manages the backlog, and translates requirements into epics, features, and user stories.

What you will do

• Leads daily scrums and holds team members accountable for work
• Captures updates in JIRA and Confluence
• Assists program leadership in the timely delivery of all deliverables by monitoring and managing the Backlog
• Proactively grooms the backlog to simplify planning efforts
• Leads TEMs to help the team break down work
• Works with all team members in timely delivery of all CDRLs
• Educates team on agile methodology and supports client leadership during Agile processes
• Manages the list of roadblocks and impediments
• Translates requirements into epics, features, and user stories
• Provides scrum reports, capacity, velocity, and leads Program Increment Planning activities

Required qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with Agile lifecycle and coordination of Scrums and other processes
• 4+ years of experience with tools used in agile / scrum programs, such as Jira and Confluence
• 4+ years of experience with development and maintenance of documentation, artifacts, and reports on sprints, epics, and milestones
• Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
• Active TS/SCI with Poly security clearance

Benefits

• Certifications
• Industry training
• Hands-on experience

Before you apply

• Active TS/SCI with Poly security clearance is required
• Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States
• Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration

About the company

Accenture Federal Services is a technology company within global Accenture that helps the US federal government. Its 13,000+ people pursue technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.