Senior Scrum MasterLocation: McLean, VA (Hybrid – 3 days on site 2 days remote per week) Duration: long term Rate: DOE U.S. Citizens and those who are authorized to work independently in the United States are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this timeRequirements:Expertise in Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum, with a strong ability to coach and mentor teams.Proven experience leading multiple cross-functional Agile teams.Proficient in facilitating Scrum ceremonies.Ability to identify and remove obstacles affecting team progress.Strong collaboration skills with Product Owners for backlog alignment and prioritization.Experience in promoting a culture of continuous improvement.Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and facilitation skills.Experience in tracking performance metrics and improving team efficiency.Ability to build trust and foster collaboration within and across teams.Proven ability to guide teams toward higher levels of maturity in Agile practices.Experience managing inter-team dependencies and organizational Agile transformation efforts.Responsibilities:Lead and coach Agile teams, ensuring adherence to Scrum practices.Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies effectively.Remove impediments to support timely delivery of product increments.Collaborate with Product Owners to maintain a well-defined and prioritized backlog.Encourage continuous improvement through regular team reflections.Promote Agile mindset and transformation within the organization.Track and report team performance metrics.Foster a safe and trusting environment for productive discussions and problem-solving.Mentor teams toward self-organization and skill enhancement.Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across teams.Resolve conflicts and improve Scrum practice effectiveness across the organization.Manage dependencies across teams to ensure seamless project delivery.Mentor junior Scrum Coaches and team members in Agile practices.