What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scrum Master position at Accenture Federal Services?
Job Description:
Accenture Federal Services is seeking a skilled Scrum Master to join an elite team of software developers and technologists working on a high visibility project. The Scrum Master will design the initial Agile processes and then ensure they are properly run alongside the Government product owner. The Scrum Master will function as a leader and the main coordinator of the team ensuring all deliverables are accurate and on time.
Responsibilities include:
- Ensure project deliverables are accurate and on-time (e.g. documentation, code and software artifacts, user guides etc.).
- Generating actionable software requirements
- Leadership, coordination and communication with a disparate team of engineers
- Implement and control an Agile software development process
Here's what you need:
- Demonstrated leadership qualities through prior experience working with sensitive government customers and technology teams
- Demonstrated understanding of Agile development processes
- Demonstrated ability to operate as the primary POC for government customers
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Bonus points if you have:
- Experience implementing and running a formal Agile software development process
- Scrum Master or other equivalent certification, or similar formal training
- Experience working with sensitive intelligence community customers
- Demonstrated experience working on or with software development teams
- Experience with the software accreditation process
- Familiarity with classified cloud platforms
Security Clearance:
- An active TS/SCI clearance is required to start