Scrum Master

In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture.

AnaVation is seeking a Scrum Master to join our team and support our mission critical Government customer in Hanover, MD. The Scrum Master facilitates SAFe delivery practices for cross-functional operations and engineering teams supporting software development, enhancements, and Tier 3 help desk operations in a large-scale, multi-tenant enterprise environment. The role is a servant leader and agile coach who guides the team in delivering maximum business value within the Scaled Agile Framework. The ideal candidate will be successful at removing complex roadblocks and issues while facilitating team-level execution, and managing dependencies and risks during PI planning, while remaining aligned with enterprise goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate SAFe Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, standups, reviews, retrospectives, and PI Planning.
• Coordinate work across operations, engineering, and support teams.
• Track and help resolve risks, dependencies, and impediments.
• Support backlog management, sprint execution, and operational improvements.
• Communicate delivery status, metrics, and risks to stakeholders.
• Promote Agile best practices and continuous improvement.

Clearance: Top Secret Clearance

Education & Years of Experience: Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience as a Scrum Master

Certifications: IAT II (CompTIA Security+ or equivalent)

Experience and knowledge on:

• 1+ year of experience supporting IT operations, service desk, Agile software development, or technology implementation projects.
• Experience working with Agile or SAFe Agile teams in a technical or operational environment.
• Familiarity with Scrum principles, Agile methodologies, ITSM processes, and team-based delivery practices.
• Experience supporting backlog management, sprint planning, or Agile team coordination activities.
• Ability to coordinate multiple priorities and support team delivery objectives.
• Experience supporting Federal Government or Department of Defense (DoD) environments.

AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a US owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We deliver groundbreaking research with advanced software and systems engineering that provides an information advantage to contribute to the mission and operational success of our customers. We offer complex challenges, a top-notch work environment, and a world-class, collaborative team.

If you want to grow your career and make a difference while doing it, AnaVation is the perfect fit for you!

AnaVation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.