Agile Scrum Master

CSCI Consulting is seeking an experienced Agile Scrum Master to support a federal government client in delivering mission-critical technology solutions using Agile and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies. The Scrum Master will serve as a servant leader, Agile coach, and facilitator, helping teams deliver high-quality solutions while fostering continuous improvement and collaboration across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach Agile teams operating within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
• Facilitate Program Increment (PI) Planning, sprint planning, retrospectives, demos, and other Agile ceremonies
• Guide teams in developing PI objectives and aligning work to program priorities
• Partner with Product Owners and Business Analysts to support backlog refinement and prioritization
• Identify, track, and remove impediments while coordinating with stakeholders to resolve dependencies
• Monitor team performance using Agile metrics and drive continuous process improvements
• Collaborate with other Scrum Masters to ensure consistency of Agile practices across teams
• Coordinate with architects, cybersecurity teams, developers, and business stakeholders to support successful delivery
• Support release planning and management of cross-team dependencies
• Mentor and coach team members to develop high-performing, self-organizing teams
• Assist with capacity planning, resource allocation, and staffing coordination
• Ensure quality, timeliness, and successful execution of assigned work

• Active Secret security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Seven (7)+ years of relevant professional experience
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Certified SAFe Scrum Master certification
• Three (3)+ years leading Agile Scrum and/or SAFe teams
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle, including requirements management, development and testing, configuration management, quality assurance, and release management
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Creativity and adaptability in problem-solving
• Ability to work with clients to understand their needs
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional presence

Preferred Skills

• SAFe Advanced Scrum Master, SAFe Practitioner, or other advanced Agile certifications
• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) programs
• Experience supporting Federal Financial Management systems or initiatives
• Experience with Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS)
• Experience supporting data warehouse or enterprise integration environments
• Experience with automated testing tools and methodologies
• Knowledge of secure software development practices and software security frameworks
• Experience working within CI/CD and DevSecOps environments
• Ability to apply advanced concepts and innovative approaches to complex technical challenges
• Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently
• Strong customer and vendor relationship skills
• Demonstrated ability to comply with data standards and policies
• Motivation to learn new technologies and methodologies that demonstrate value
• Past experience working with a Federal agency
• Department of War experience is a plus!

• Competitive salaries
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package
• Paid holidays aligned to the Federal calendar
• Full health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Team building events
• Professional development support

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