Senior Scrum Master Hybrid

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We are a company of innovators thinkers creators explorers volunteers and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely.

Note: This position is contingent upon contract award customer approval and funding availability.

At KBR we help define the future. As a team of innovators thinkers creators and explorers we are committed to delivering solutions that improve the world responsibly. We support our customers most critical missions with dedication integrity and curiosity.

KBR is seeking an experienced Senior Scrum Master to support Agile development operations and maintenance for the National Weather Service (NWS). This position works in a fastpaced environment leading multiple technical Agile teams developing missioncritical meteorological and environmental systems.

Role Overview

The Senior Scrum Master will guide coach and support crossfunctional Agile teamsconsisting of software engineers systems engineers DevOps engineers and cloud specialiststhrough all phases of Agile delivery. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of Agile principles exceptional facilitation and communication skills and a passion for helping teams continuously improve while supporting the NWS mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies for multiple Agile teams (daily standups sprint planning backlog refinement sprint reviews and retrospectives).
• Coach teams and leaders on Agile best practices fostering continuous improvement and scalable delivery.
• Work closely with Product Owners to ensure welldefined and prioritized backlogs aligned with program goals.
• Identify track and remove impediments to maintain team productivity and sprint commitments.
• Guide teams in the use of Agile metrics and reporting tools including velocity burndown charts and predictive analytics for release planning.
• Support PI planning crossteam coordination risk management and programlevel communication.
• Promote adherence to the Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) and other compliance standards required by federal programs.
• Collaborate with engineering leads to ensure alignment between sprint work architecture direction and technical standards.
• Champion a culture of transparency accountability and continuous delivery.
• Serve as a mentor to junior Scrum Masters and Agile team members.

Required Education Experience and Skills

• Bachelors degree in a technical field (e.g. Engineering Computer Science Atmospheric Science or related discipline).
• Minimum 8 years of experience leading technical and/or scientific efforts for federal agencies.
• Proven experience serving as Scrum Master for technical teams involving software engineering systems engineering and/or DevOps.
• Industryrecognized Scrum Master certification (e.g. CSM PSM I).
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks practices and scaling approaches.
• Experience using Agile project management tools (e.g. Jira Confluence).
• Solid knowledge of the Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC).
• Excellent communication conflict resolution and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to think critically adapt quickly and collaborate effectively in dynamic environments.
• Teamoriented mindset with humility empathy and alignment to the NWS mission.

Desired Experience and Skills

• Experience supporting cloud engineering solutions and services.
• Experience leading or facilitating technical teams performing cloud migrations.
• Familiarity with meteorological systems atmospheric science environments or NOAA/NWS ecosystems.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
• Relevant certifications such as SAFe Scrum Master PMIACP or Agile Coach credentials.

Education and experience may be evaluated in combination to meet position requirements.

Why Join KBR

We recognize that our people are our greatest strength. KBR offers a variety of competitive benefits which may include:

• 401(k) with company match
• Medical dental vision and life insurance
• Disability and AD&D coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off and flexible work schedules
• Career development training programs and advancement opportunities

Basic Compensation:

$117500K - $176200K

This salary range is for the Fulton Maryland area only

Additional Compensation

KBR may offer bonuses commissions or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus relocation benefits short term incentives long term incentives or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates working location knowledge skills abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to an ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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Belong Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.