Scrum Master

At

UNCOMN

, we don’t just fix issues; we deliver secure solutions that power essential operations in both the public and private sectors. Our team tackles tough challenges—whether it’s improving organizational systems, streamlining logistics, or making sense of complex data—all with one goal: helping our clients succeed so they can continue serving others.

We’ve built a culture rooted in our

Core Values

, where innovation thrives, work-life balance is respected, and career growth is always encouraged. We're also proud to be recognized as a ‘

Top Workplace

,’ and that’s not just us talking; it’s our employees. Now, we’re looking for another Uncommon Genius to join our dynamic team. If you love solving puzzles, building new things, fixing what’s broken, or pushing the boundaries of creativity, we encourage you to explore the details of this position below!

UNCOMN

is seeking a

Scrum Master (Functional Consultant 2-3)

to:

• Provide Servant Leadership while directing and supporting a broad range of technical efforts.
• Partner with Product Leadership and the team to define and deliver relevant metrics that are formulated and utilized for meeting project objectives.
• Maintain and manage the client interface at the senior levels of the client organization.
• Meet with customer and contractor personnel to formulate and review task plans and deliverable items.
• Engage daily with the Technical Team and Stakeholders to organize, communicate status, and draw attention to identified risks that may affect matters of performance, schedule, and security.
• Remove roadblocks for all technical team members, while promoting and coaching the team on the Scrum process and best practices.
• Coordinate and facilitate Scrum meetings, such as Sprint Planning, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, and Sprint Retrospectives.
• Constantly exemplify and promote Agile values and principles while exhibiting outstanding communication, facilitation, negotiation, and coaching skills.

This position description outlines the core duties for this role, but it is not all-inclusive. Responsibilities may shift based on contract requirements, mission needs, or organizational objectives.

Requirements

• Five (5) or more years of related experience in a professional environment.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance, granted by the US Government as needed, which requires US citizenship. The government also uses 13 adjudicative guidelines to determine an individual's eligibility.
• Experienced in Agile Methodologies, Scrum, and Lean principles experience in a professional environment.
• Experienced using JIRA, Microsoft Project, SharePoint, and/or similar collaboration/scheduling tools.
• Adept at refinement, story splitting, estimation, velocity, retrospection, and other Scrum techniques.
• Support execution of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and milestone tracking.
• Prior experience with planning and problem-solving while supporting product management and delivery teams.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating meetings at multiple levels of an organization and an understanding of facilitation techniques.
• Must be comfortable working onsite full-time at Naval Station Norfolk or at a designated partner facility within the Norfolk, Hampton, or Virginia Beach area, pending final site establishment.
• Must be comfortable meeting DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF)/8140 requirements, obtaining professional certifications as required by the client/contract.

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university.
• Active DoD security clearance, granted by the US Government.
• Experience supporting DoD/DoN programs.
• Active Professional or Certified Scrum Master certification, SAFe, or equivalent.

Why

UNCOMN

?

• Instant Flexible PTO: Enjoy flexible paid time off starting your very first day with us!
• Generous Holidays: Benefit from 7 paid holidays and up to 3 floating holidays annually.
• Immediate Health Coverage: Get access to comprehensive health benefits from day one.
• 401K Safe Harbor Match: Secure your future with our top-tier 401K matching program.
• Growth Opportunities: Advance your career with our training and education assistance programs.
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access complimentary support services for you and your family.

Note: Benefits apply to full-time employees only.

Don’t meet every single requirement? We’re dedicated to building an uncommon, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.