Scrum Master, Sr. jobs in Albuquerque, NM

ECS is seeking a Scrum Master to work in our Albuquerque, NM office.

Job Description:

ECS is seeking a Scrum Master to support the IT program at a major national laboratory.

This position requires on-site work; therefore, candidate must reside in the Albuquerque area. Hybrid work available - 3 days onsite and 2 days remote after the initial training period.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate agile teams, apply best practices of the agile methodology, and assign and delegate tasks appropriately to align priorities with the overall schedule and team member capabilities.
• Responsible for understanding the parameters of each sprint and will foster timely and accurate communication throughout the life of the project.
• Works closely with the product owner to translate epics, stories, and other items on the sprint list into actionable tasks for developers.
• Assist with problem resolution and work to maximize productivity and delivery to the customer.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in related field and 2 years of scrum experience required
• In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an Associate's Degree in a related field and 5 additional years of related experience may be substituted OR 6 additional years of related experience for a total of 8 years' experience may be substituted.
• U.S. Citizenship is required per contract to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy Q security clearance.
• Certified Scrum Master
• Strong communication and teaming skills/experience
• Experience with software development projects and lifecycle

Desired Skills:

• Experience managing large complex software engineering teams.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.

ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. ECS promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3800 employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.