Integrated Master Scheduler (Scrum Master With Kanban Expertise)

Integrated Master Scheduler (Scrum Master with Kanban Expertise)
Job Category: Project and Program Management
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Local
CACI is seeking an experienced Integrated Master Scheduler (Scrum Master) with Strong Kanban expertise to lead a USN FMS Project Training Team for an international partner focused on multiple levels of product/requirements. The Agile Team Lead will play a crucial role in guiding and supporting the Training Team to track, realign, and complete complex individual, team, and unit level training requirements during a compressed and changing delivery schedule using Agile and Kanban principles to maximize productivity. Supports a U.S.-based team to provide complex training programs to an international partner.
What You'll Get to Do:
• Serve as an Agile Team Lead and Scrum Master for one or more Agile development teams, facilitating the Agile ceremonies (daily/weekly stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, retrospectives, etc.)
• Coach and mentor, the team on Agile principles, Kanban practices, and continuous improvement
• Utilize Microsoft Project to develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
• Collaborate closely with the Product Owner and training team to establish and maintain a prioritized product/requirements backlog.
• Facilitate the team's adoption of Kanban practices, including the use of Kanban boards, work-in-progress (WIP) limits, Flow Performance Metrics, and flow visualization techniques.
• Monitor the team's workflow and identify areas for improvement, such as bottlenecks or process inefficiencies, and propose solutions to enhance productivity and quality.
• Promote a culture of transparency, collaboration, and self-organization within the team.
• Encourage and enforce the use of Agile metrics and tools to track team performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Foster a positive and empowering work environment by promoting effective communication, resolving conflicts, and removing any impediments that hinder the team's progress.
• Collaborate with other Agile Team Leads and Agile coaches across the organization to share best practices and continuously improve the Agile adoption at a company level.
You'll Bring These Qualifications:
• Must have US Citizenship
• Must have an active DOD Secret security clearance.
• College degree (B.S.) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Management Systems, or a related discipline.
• Minimum five years project/Agile management experience
• Microsoft Project experience required in developing and maintaining Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
• Minimum of three years' experience as a Scrum Master with Kanban experience
• Use of continuous integration tools and techniques in test-driven development
• Certified Kanban Management Professional (KMP), ScrumMaster (CSM) certification or equivalent Agile certifications and/or significant Scrum Team experience.
• Proven experience working as an Agile Team Lead in Agile development teams.
• Strong understanding and practical experience with Kanban methodologies, resource management, and tools, Boards, and projects
• Experience in coaching and training teams on Agile and Kanban practices
• Familiarity with Agile project management tools (e.g., Kanbanize, Trello, Azure DevOps)
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships with cross-functional teams.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and problem-solving
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Passion for Agile methodologies and a drive to champion Agile principles within the organization.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively individually and in a team, environment supporting an international effort.
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
• Experience in a similar role in Training Service Organization
• Experience in planning complex projects and dependency management
• Familiarity with other Agile frameworks (e.g., Kanban, Scrum, SAFe, DevOps)
What We Can Offer You:
- We've been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.
- Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.
- We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.
- We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation's highest priorities.
- For over 60 years, the principles of CACI's unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.
Company Overview: At CACI, you will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact by providing information solutions and services in support of national security missions and government transformation for Intelligence, Defense, and Federal Civilian customers. CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.