Scrum Master (Remote) - Clearance Required

LMI is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to support the delivery of next-generation software capabilities for U.S. Army modernization initiatives. This position requires an Active Secret security clearance and is ideal for someone passionate about enabling high-performing software teams while supporting the development of cloud-native, AI-enabled applications deployed within secure Department of Defense environments.

Join a high-performing software team building mission-critical capabilities that directly support U.S. Army modernization. As a Scrum Master, you'll play a critical role in enabling Agile software delivery by helping cross-functional teams rapidly develop, test, and deploy secure, cloud-native applications that improve operational decision-making and mission effectiveness.

About the role

As the Agile servant leader for one or more cross-functional software development teams, you will facilitate Agile execution, coach teams on Scrum best practices, remove delivery impediments, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Working closely with Product Owners, Technical Program Managers, Engineering Leads, UX/UI designers, DevSecOps engineers, cybersecurity specialists, and Army stakeholders, you will help ensure mission requirements are translated into secure, high-quality software delivered at operational speed.

LMI is a digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors—helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Scrum Master for one or more Agile software development teams delivering next-generation software capabilities for the U.S. Army.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Scrums, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, and Sprint Retrospectives.
• Coach development teams, Product Owners, and stakeholders on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with the Product Owner to maintain a healthy, prioritized product backlog and facilitate backlog refinement sessions that prepare work for upcoming sprints.
• Collaborate closely with the Technical Program Manager to align sprint execution with program milestones, release schedules, and delivery objectives.
• Work with the Engineering Lead to identify technical dependencies, remove delivery impediments, and improve team effectiveness.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration between software engineering, UX/UI, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, platform engineering, and forward deployed engineering teams.
• Identify, track, and help remove organizational and technical impediments that impact team velocity, quality, or predictability.
• Maintain Agile metrics including velocity, sprint burndown, throughput, cumulative flow, and team health metrics to support forecasting and continuous improvement.
• Promote predictable, sustainable software delivery while balancing mission priorities, quality, and cybersecurity requirements.
• Support release planning, software demonstrations, customer feedback sessions, and operational fielding activities.
• Encourage close collaboration with Army users to ensure operational feedback is continuously incorporated into future product iterations.
• Help establish and mature Agile delivery processes that can scale across multiple software development teams.

Requirements

• Active Secret clearance is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience serving as a Scrum Master supporting Agile software development teams.
• Demonstrated experience leading Agile teams using Scrum and/or Kanban to deliver enterprise software products.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, Scrum, Lean principles, the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), and DevSecOps concepts.
• Proven ability to facilitate Agile ceremonies and coach cross-functional technical teams.
• Experience partnering with Product Owners to maintain and refine product backlogs.
• Experience using Agile project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.
• Strong communication, facilitation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, manage changing priorities, and maintain delivery momentum in fast-paced, mission-focused environments.

Qualifications

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI-ACP, SAFe Agilist, or equivalent Agile certification.
• Experience delivering software products within Department of Defense environments.
• Familiarity with Army modernization initiatives, Mission Command systems, or Command and Control applications.
• Experience supporting cloud-native software development using containerized microservices.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, OCI containers, DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and secure software delivery methodologies.
• Exposure to RMF, Authority to Operate (ATO), IL5/IL6 environments, and secure cloud deployment practices.
• Experience supporting AI-enabled software products.
• Experience collaborating with geographically distributed software development teams.
• Prior experience supporting operational military customers, software fielding activities, or forward deployed engineering teams.

Pay

Target salary range: $111,000 - $195,000

Only U.S. Citizens are eligible for a security clearance. For this position, LMI will only consider applicants with security clearances or applicants who are eligible for security clearances, due to the nature of the work.