Scrum Master

Leidos

. Ensure adherence to the Scrum process; coach the team on self-organization and cross-functional collaboration.

Posted 3/28/2026full-timeIllinois, Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $107,900 - $195,050 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure adherence to the Scrum process; coach the team on self-organization and cross-functional collaboration.
Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, to drive continuous improvement.
Remove impediments and streamline processes to enhance team efficiency and productivity.
Represent the team at Scrum of Scrums and to external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and clear communication.
Collaborate with Product Owners, architects, and cross-functional leaders to ensure delivery aligns with strategic goals and objectives.
Monitor team performance using Agile metrics (e.g., velocity, burndown charts) and identify areas for improvement.
Support the DX team in achieving their goals and objectives.
Communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders and provide regular updates on sprint progress, challenges, and delivery timelines.
Promote Agile best practices and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation within the team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Secret clearance required.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline and 8+ years of related experience.
Proven experience as a Scrum Master, facilitating Agile processes and ceremonies.
Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and tools like Jira and Confluence.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with stakeholders and virtual teams.
Experience in network engineering or software development within a DoD environment (DISA experience preferred).
Familiarity with AWS GovCloud, cloud infrastructure, and security policies.
Knowledge of DoD network infrastructure, security requirements, and data exchange protocols.
Understanding of big data applications and DISA/DoD networks.
Ability to commute to Scott AFB, IL, or Ft. Meade, MD, as needed for on-site support.
Active Security Plus Certification (or other applicable 8570 required certification), or ability to obtain one in a short timeframe.

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive compensation
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement

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Hard Skills & Tools

Scrum MasterAgile methodologiesAgile metricsnetwork engineeringsoftware developmentbig data applicationscloud infrastructuresecurity policiesdata exchange protocols

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillscollaborationcoachingself-organizationcross-functional collaborationcontinuous improvementproblem-solving

Certifications

Active Secret clearanceBachelor’s degreeSecurity Plus Certification