Senior Scrum Master
Linthicum, MD
Contracted
Experienced
ONLY CONSIDERING CANDIDATES WITH 7 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WHO RESIDE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE TO LINTHICUM, MD - NOT OPEN TO RELOCATION
“Join GD Resources for dynamic opportunities in business management and IT, where innovation meets excellence.”
About the Company:
GD Resources is a Veteran Women-Owned Business Management and Information Technology company committed to excellence. GD Resources provides dynamic opportunities for veterans and professionals alike to contribute to innovative projects and drive success in a collaborative and supportive environment. Join us to make a difference, advance your career, and grow with a company that values integrity, diversity, and continuous improvement.
Job Title: Senior Scrum Master
Industry: State Agency
Location: Linthicum, MD (Primarily Onsite)
Rate: $50/hr - $60/hr
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Senior Scrum Master to lead and coach Agile Scrum teams in delivering high-value products. This role focuses on guiding teams through Agile frameworks, ensuring delivery of solutions within scope, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience facilitating Agile ceremonies, using tools like Jira or VersionOne, and coaching cross-functional teams. Candidates with prior experience supporting state benefits programs are highly preferred.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
GDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. We are committed to equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, compensation, and benefits.
“Join GD Resources for dynamic opportunities in business management and IT, where innovation meets excellence.”
About the Company:
GD Resources is a Veteran Women-Owned Business Management and Information Technology company committed to excellence. GD Resources provides dynamic opportunities for veterans and professionals alike to contribute to innovative projects and drive success in a collaborative and supportive environment. Join us to make a difference, advance your career, and grow with a company that values integrity, diversity, and continuous improvement.
Job Title: Senior Scrum Master
Industry: State Agency
Location: Linthicum, MD (Primarily Onsite)
Rate: $50/hr - $60/hr
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Senior Scrum Master to lead and coach Agile Scrum teams in delivering high-value products. This role focuses on guiding teams through Agile frameworks, ensuring delivery of solutions within scope, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience facilitating Agile ceremonies, using tools like Jira or VersionOne, and coaching cross-functional teams. Candidates with prior experience supporting state benefits programs are highly preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage one or more Agile Scrum teams, ensuring smooth delivery of project goals.
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews.
- Remove impediments that block team progress and escalate issues when necessary.
- Use Agile tools like Jira or VersionOne to track project progress and maintain transparency.
- Coach team members and stakeholders on Agile principles and best practices.
- Promote continuous improvement within the team by facilitating feedback sessions and implementing lessons learned.
- Ensure projects align with organizational goals, timelines, and quality standards.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or SAFe Agile (SSM) certification preferred.
- Strong understanding of Agile and Scrum principles, frameworks, and practices.
- Experience leading Agile ceremonies and working with Agile tracking tools (Jira, VersionOne, etc.).
- Proven ability to coach and mentor Agile teams.
- Prior experience working with benefits or eligibility systems strongly preferred.
GDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. We are committed to equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, compensation, and benefits.
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