The Role
Facilitate Scrum and Kanban-based Agile delivery: run daily scrums, lead sprint planning, manage sprint backlog, capture and track requirements, coordinate technical exchanges with customers, prepare program reviews/control gate briefings, and maintain program artifacts (WBS, schedules, risk registers) while supporting end-to-end lifecycle delivery onsite in Herndon, VA.
Summary Generated by Built In
REQUIRED: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
LOCATION: Full-time, onsite in Herndon, VA
We are seeking a highly capable Scrum Master with a strong command of project management frameworks and hands‑on experience guiding teams through Agile delivery. In this role, you will facilitate daily Scrum sessions, lead sprint planning, manage Kanban workflows, and drive the team toward consistent, high‑quality incremental releases. You’ll provide end‑to‑end lifecycle support—capturing and tracking new requirements, maintaining the sprint backlog, and coordinating follow‑on technical exchanges with customers as needed.
Who We Are:
We offer advanced services in data science, data engineering, software engineering, AI solutions, cybersecurity, staff augmentation, and IT program management.
LOCATION: Full-time, onsite in Herndon, VA
We are seeking a highly capable Scrum Master with a strong command of project management frameworks and hands‑on experience guiding teams through Agile delivery. In this role, you will facilitate daily Scrum sessions, lead sprint planning, manage Kanban workflows, and drive the team toward consistent, high‑quality incremental releases. You’ll provide end‑to‑end lifecycle support—capturing and tracking new requirements, maintaining the sprint backlog, and coordinating follow‑on technical exchanges with customers as needed.
Who We Are:
We offer advanced services in data science, data engineering, software engineering, AI solutions, cybersecurity, staff augmentation, and IT program management.
Passionate Integrity, Driven by Excellence
"Ardent Principles" signifies our unwavering commitment to excellence, driven by a profound passion and a strict adherence to ethical values. We believe that happy employees make for happy clients. Our mission is to act as a bridge between satisfied clients and fulfilled employees, ensuring that your job and well-being are our top priorities because your satisfaction leads to the success of our clients.
Join us and let's shape the future together!
"Ardent Principles" signifies our unwavering commitment to excellence, driven by a profound passion and a strict adherence to ethical values. We believe that happy employees make for happy clients. Our mission is to act as a bridge between satisfied clients and fulfilled employees, ensuring that your job and well-being are our top priorities because your satisfaction leads to the success of our clients.
Join us and let's shape the future together!
Key Responsibilities
In this challenging yet rewarding role, you are an integral part of what brings our Company's mission to life. You must have the following required skills, certifications and demonstrated experience in and/or with:
- Possess strong understanding of project management process and/or project management framework
- Using Agile methodology and Scrum and Kanban processes, and principles (facilitating daily scrum sessions as the Scrum Master; facilitating sprint planning; driving the team to meet their incremental deliveries)
- Effective PM skills and provides end to end lifecycle support
- Assess, document and track new requirements, manage sprint backlog and facilitate/schedule follow-on technical exchange meetings with customers (as needed)
- Plan and coordinate program management process activities such as Program Reviews and Control Gate Reviews including scheduling of meetings and preparation of briefings/presentations.
- Strong working knowledge of Project Management software tools and have the ability to build work breakdown structures, project schedules, risk registers and other programmatic artifacts.
- Excellent analytic and communication skills to help build and document processes, policies, and job aids
- Demonstrated experience working in a collaborative, fast paced environment with a willingness to assist and support the team with evolving requirements and objectives
- Attentive listener, cooperative colleague and is willing to help others to achieve the organization's goals.
Highly Desired Qualifications
Skills and demonstrated experiences that are highly desired but not required to perform the work include:
- Compose technical documentation, including a user's manual, training materials, installation guides, reports & executive level briefings.
What We Offer You
- Highly Competitive Salary: Recognizing and rewarding your expertise and contributions.
- Generous Paid Time Off: Providing ample time for rest, relaxation, and personal pursuits.
- Dedicated Training Budget: Supporting continuous learning and professional development.
- 100% Employer-Covered Family Vision, Dental, and Health Insurance: Ensuring comprehensive health coverage for you and your family.
- 100% Employer-Covered Life and Disability Insurance: Offering financial security and peace of mind.
- 401(k) Plan with a 6% Employer Match: Helping you plan and save for a secure retirement, with 100% vesting from day one.
- 11 Paid Government Holidays: Observing national holidays to ensure time off with family and friends.
- Spot Bonuses for Exceptional Performance: Rewarding outstanding contributions and achievements.
SCHEDULE:
This is a full-time position with consultants expected to be available and working onsite in Herndon, VA during core hours.
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About
At Ardent Principles, we're more than just a technology company - we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Our mission is to empower organizations with transformative IT solutions and program management services, while our values of integrity, excellence, and teamwork guide everything we do. We foster a culture of open communication, where every voice is heard, and every idea is valued. Join us and be part of a company where your contributions truly make a difference.
Skills Required
- Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
- Ability to work full-time onsite in Herndon, VA
- Strong understanding of project management processes and frameworks
- Hands-on experience with Agile methodology, Scrum, and Kanban
- Facilitate daily scrums, sprint planning, and drive incremental deliveries
- Provide end-to-end lifecycle program/project management support
- Assess, document, and track requirements and manage the sprint backlog
- Plan and coordinate program management activities including Program Reviews and Control Gate Reviews
- Working knowledge of project management software and ability to build WBS, project schedules, and risk registers
- Excellent analytical and communication skills to document processes, policies, and job aids
- Demonstrated experience working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and willingness to support evolving requirements
- Attentive listener and cooperative colleague
- Compose technical documentation (user manuals, training materials, installation guides, reports, executive briefings)
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The Company
What We Do
Ardent Principles, Inc. is a people-focused IT and management consulting firm for commercial and government clients, specializing in IT services and program management, and offering advanced services in data science, data engineering, software engineering, AI solutions, cybersecurity, and staff augmentation.
