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Scrum Master

MQ Prime is a Virginia based small business who are experts in the world of Cyber Engineering and Software Development.  Built on decades of expertise, we support Commercial and Government clients, providing development, design and implementation of cutting-edge solutions.  Our personnel maintain support for cyber solutions throughout all of the Government and continue to develop capabilities to fill operational gaps.

MQ Prime offers a salary and benefits package that surpasses industry standards while also providing a varied and expanding portfolio of programs at multiple classification levels to enable employee growth. We want you to grow as we do. Come join us!

We are seeking a Scrum Master with strong technical writing skills to help organize and facilitate program notes, whiteboarding sessions, and agile ceremonies.  Our program team is a multi-faceted software development and systems administration team working to build and maintain software applications backed by a self-managed high-performance compute (HPC) infrastructure on a private cloud system.  We are responsible for the system from the hardware to the user interface.

Principal Responsibilities:

  • Lead Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Retrospectives, PI planning), ensuring organized and focused activities

  • Organize and document program notes, whiteboarding sessions, and action items for team alignment

  • Mentor cross-functional teams in Agile practices, ensuring timely delivery of project milestones

  • Manage priorities and facilitate sprint goals across multiple teams and workstreams.

  • Conduct gap analysis to align teams with desired outcomes

  • Support documentation of project deliverables, including reports, policies, and procedures

  • Collaborate with senior leaders and stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful sprint outcomes

  • Use JIRA, Confluence, and other tools to track and analyze agile initiatives and performance

  • Lead meetings (virtual and in-person), ensuring efficient documentation and follow-up

  • Create and edit technical content for various audiences, including presentations and reports

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

  • 5+ years of experience in Agile project management, Scrum, and key ceremonies (backlog grooming, sprint planning, retrospectives, PI planning)

  • Skilled in technical writing, including clear documentation, presentations, technical reports, and process guides

  • Experienced in organizing and facilitating whiteboarding sessions, capturing structured action points

  • Proficient with JIRA, Confluence, and other tools for agile planning and tracking

  • Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, including continuous improvement and sprint planning

  • Effective communicator with cross-functional teams, SMEs, and stakeholders, both in-person and remotely

  • Adaptable communication style to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders at all levels.

  • Experience working with senior leadership, managing shifting priorities, and ensuring attention to detail

  • Willing to work on-site in Herndon, VA

  • TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly

Preferred qualifications:

  • Familiarity with Visio or similar diagramming tools for creating technical process flows

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to structure content effectively and keep programs and meetings on track

  • Experience with Microsoft Office 365 suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

  • Familiarity with DevSecOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices (not mandatory)

  • Willingness to continuously learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment

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