Scrum Master

Guidehouse

Scrum Master leading Agile/Scrum processes for high-quality software solutions. Partnering with product teams, facilitating ceremonies, and promoting Agile methodologies at Guidehouse.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $89,000 - $148,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Agile/Scrum processes across cross-functional teams including Product Management, Development, and QA to deliver high-quality software solutions.
Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Coach teams and stakeholders on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and SAFe methodologies to drive organizational adoption.
Remove impediments and proactively resolve risks to ensure smooth sprint execution and delivery timelines.
Track and analyze Agile metrics (velocity, predictability, team health) to drive continuous improvement.
Ensure high-quality delivery standards by promoting best practices in engineering and testing.
Partner with Product Owners to refine backlog, prioritize work, and align with business objectives.
Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment and manage team dynamics and conflict resolution.
Maintain clear communication with leadership and stakeholders on progress, risks, and dependencies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a US Citizen or a Green Card holder.
A Bachelor's degree or additional four(4) years of relevant experience will be needed in lieu of degree.
Minimum Four(4) to Eight(8) years of experience in Agile environments, with at least 3+ years as a Scrum Master.
Experience leading Agile teams in software development projects.
Strong knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, and Agile frameworks (SAFe preferred).
Ability to identify and remove team impediments and drive outcomes.
Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
Ability to foster a positive and collaborative team culture.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

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Hard Skills & Tools

AgileScrumSAFeKanbanAgile metricsbacklog groomingsprint planningsprint reviewsretrospectivessoftware development

Soft Skills

communicationfacilitationstakeholder managementproblem-solvingorganizational skillstime managementteam dynamicsconflict resolutioncollaborationcoaching