SAFe Scrum Master

Position Overview

This position supports a USMC DoW Acquisition Program as a SAFe Scrum Master. This role supports DoW acquisition programs at Quantico, VA, applying Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies to accelerate mission delivery.

Position Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead SAFe practitioner and Agile coach for DoW acquisition program teams; facilitate PI Planning events, sprint reviews, retrospectives, daily stand-ups, and system demos across one or more Agile Release Trains (ARTs).
• Design, launch, and continuously improve ARTs; develop and maintain the Program Backlog, define PI Objectives, and ensure alignment between program roadmap and mission priorities.
• Partner with Release Train Engineers (RTEs), Product Managers, and Product Owners to synchronize dependencies, resolve cross-team impediments, and maintain program Kanban flow.
• Track and report program-level Agile metrics (velocity, burndown, flow efficiency, team health) to senior Government leaders using tools such as JIRA, Rally, or Azure DevOps.
• Develop and deliver SAFe training and coaching sessions for program teams and leadership, supporting organizational transformation from waterfall to Lean-Agile delivery models.
• Cookordinate with DevSecOps and CI/CD pipeline teams to integrate security and compliance requirements into Agile sprints, ensuring alignment with DoW cybersecurity frameworks.
• Maintain program Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and risk registers; provide schedule visibility, dependency tracking, and proactive mitigation strategies to the Government Program Office.
• Identify and communicate systemic impediments to program leadership, recommend corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement through regular inspect-and-adapt cycles.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Previous DoW acquisition program experience
• Active SAFe certification required: SAFe Program Consultant (SPC 6.0) or SAFe Agilist (SA); SPC strongly preferred
• Active Secret security clearance required; TS/SCI preferred
• 5+ years of progressive experience applying Agile/SAFe methodologies in a DoW or defense acquisition environment
• Demonstrated experience planning and facilitating PI Planning events for multi-team programs
• Proficiency with Agile lifecycle management tools: JIRA, Rally, or Azure DevOps
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to brief senior Government officials and program executives

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Master’s degree
• Experience with DevSecOps principles and CI/CD pipelines in a DoW environment (DISA STIGs, RMF, Authority to Operate)
• Familiarity with USMC or OSD acquisition programs and DoW program management frameworks (PPBE, DAS, MilMilestones)
• PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner) or PMP certification
• SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) experience; ability to coach RTEs across multiple ARTs
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), program performance reporting, or IMS management

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision (82% of employee’s premium paid by company, 25% towards dependents)
• HSA / FSA Medical Plans
• PTO
• Flexible Work Environment and Encourage Work/Life Balance
• 401K with Company Match

Company Information

KSA Integration is an equal opportunity employer.