Agile Scrum Master – Government Clearance Eligible

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SAP Agile Scrum Master supporting Agile ceremonies and team coaching for a Department of Defense contract. Facilitate communication and ensure effective delivery within Agile Scrum Teams.

Posted 5/11/2026full-timeWashington DC • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Azure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
Coach team members, Product Owners, and stakeholders on SAFe and Scrum principles, practices, and mindset
Identify, track, and remove impediments that block team progress, escalating as appropriate to program leadership
Maintain and manage the team backlog in coordination with the Product Owner, ensuring stories are well-defined, estimated, and ready for sprint execution
Track and report on sprint velocity, team capacity, and delivery metrics to program leadership
Promote a culture of continuous improvement through structured retrospectives and actionable improvement plans
Coordinate dependencies and integration points with other Scrum Teams and functional workstreams
Support PI Planning events and ensure team objectives are aligned with program-level goals
Maintain team boards and Agile tools such as JIRA or Azure DevOps to provide real-time visibility into team status

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 3 years of experience serving as a Scrum Master on Agile or SAFe delivery teams
Active SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) or equivalent certification (CSM, PSM)
Demonstrated experience facilitating Agile ceremonies and coaching teams in Scrum principles
Proficiency with Agile project management tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, or Rally
Strong facilitation, communication, and conflict resolution skills
Eligibility for and willingness to obtain security clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation: $110,000 – $160,000 / year (commensurate with experience)
Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible time off
Professional development opportunities
Company perks such as flex spending, wellness initiatives, etc.
401(K) matching

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Hard Skills & Tools

ScrumSAFeAgilesprint planningsprint reviewsretrospectivesbacklog managementsprint velocity trackingdelivery metricsconflict resolution

Soft Skills

facilitationcommunicationcoachingcontinuous improvementteam collaborationproblem-solvingstakeholder engagementleadershiporganizational skillsadaptability

Certifications

SAFe Scrum Master (SSM)Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)Professional Scrum Master (PSM)