We are seeking a Scrum Master to join our team. Working at NT Concepts means that you are part of an innovative, agile company dedicated to solving the most critical challenges in National Security. We’re looking for the best and the brightest to join us in supporting this mission. If meaningful work, initiative, creativity, and continuous self-improvement are important to your career, join our growing team and discover What's Next for you. 

Mission Focus: As a member of our solutions delivery team, you will have the unique opportunity to work on programs advancing the most critical government systems. NT Concepts is seeking an experienced Scrum Master for an exciting data transformation opportunity within our Intel Community. 

Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly  

Location/Flexibility: Local to the DC Metro Area, Remote Flexible 

Responsibilities:

As a Scrum Master, you will serve as a facilitator and coach for Agile teams, guiding them through the Scrum framework to deliver high-quality outcomes. This servant-leader role focuses on removing obstacles, fostering collaboration, and helping teams become self-organizing and highly productive.

• Facilitate Scrum Events: Lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Remove Impediments: Identify and eliminate obstacles that hinder team progress.
• Coach & Mentor: Guide teams on Scrum principles, practices, and values to improve effectiveness.
• Promote Agile Principles: Champion Agile methodologies and ensure adherence to Agile values and practices.
• Foster Collaboration: Encourage open communication and collaboration within the team and with stakeholders.
• Enable Team Focus: Create an environment that minimizes distractions and supports sustained productivity.
• Monitor Progress: Track team progress, identify risks, and support mitigation strategies.
• Ensure Transparency: Promote visibility into team activities and ensure access to necessary information.
• Support Product Owner: Assist the Product Owner in backlog prioritization and communicating the product vision to the team.

Qualifications:

• Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree and/or 5-7 years of relevant experience. 
• Clearance: Active TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance. 
• Agile Expertise:  
  • Deep understanding of Agile methodologies and SAFe frameworks. 
  • Experience using GitLab for Agile project tracking and collaboration. 
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
  • Strong facilitation and coaching abilities. 
  • Effective problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills. 
  • Demonstrated servant leadership and team motivation capabilities. 

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 
• Must be able to lift to 10-15 pounds at times.