Scrum Master (Top Secret cleared)

This is a remote position within the National Capital Region (Washington, DC) with periodic travel to the client office.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to support Agile delivery for a cross-functional development team. This role partners closely with Product Owners, technical teams, and stakeholders to ensure Agile best practices are followed, delivery commitments are met, and continuous improvement is embedded in the team’s culture.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile development teams, facilitating all core Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
• Coach teams on Agile principles, Scrum framework, and continuous improvement practices
• Remove impediments that impact team delivery and proactively manage risks and dependencies
• Partner with Product Owners to support backlog refinement, prioritization, and story readiness
• Promote transparency through effective reporting on sprint progress, metrics, and delivery outcomes
• Foster collaboration across cross-functional teams, including developers, testers, UX, and program leadership
• Ensure Agile practices align with federal program requirements, security constraints, and compliance expectations
• Support Agile transformation efforts and mentor team members on Agile maturity

Requirements

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• 10+ years of experience supporting Agile software development processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field
• 2 years’ experience working with DCSA
• Experience working on federal or DoD IT programs
• Demonstrated experience operating as a Scrum Master in complex, enterprise-scale environments
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks, with emphasis on Scrum
• Scrum Master certification (CSM, SAFe Scrum Master, or equivalent)

Pay

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $130,687.00 - $222,169.00.