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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Scrum Master SME - **Company:** Arena Technical Resources - **Location:** Falls Church, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Capability Maturity Model, Continuous Delivery, DevOps, Scrum Methodology, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Systems Integration, Gitlab, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Servicenow - **Published:** August 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gldunq ## About the Role Eligibility: Candidate must possess an active Secret Clearance, Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or related discipline. - Certifications preferred: - SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) - Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) - Experience: - 10 years experience with 5+ years in roles such as Scrum Master, RTE, or Agile Coach, with at least 4 years in complex environments. - Proven experience in leading enterprise-wide SAFe transformations and establishing strategic alignment across multiple ARTs/ Task Orders/ Teams. - Proven record of leading enterprise Agile transformations and implementing SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, and Lean frameworks. - Advanced certifications such as SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), SAFe Agilist (SA), or Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM). - Expertise in Lean Portfolio Management and Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Rally). - Strong ability to engage and influence senior leadership. - Experience coaching enterprise teams through cultural shifts and Agile maturity. - Demonstrated success with facilitating large-scale Agile ceremonies (e.g., PI Planning, Stakeholder Demos). - Expertise in DevOps practices and tools (e.g., GitLab, ServiceNow, Azure IT Service Management). - Deep understanding of Agile coaching techniques and team enablement strategies. - Experience leading organizations during IT modernization and Agile-at-scale portfolio transformations. Clearance: Active security clearance required. ## Description Release Train Engineer (RTE) & Scrum Master Turn complexity into clarity and deliver innovative applications as a Release Train Engineer (RTE) & Scrum Master. The work you'll do will be to lead and coordinate Agile excellence through SAFe practices, Agile coaching, program execution, scrum team management and release train management with a particular focus on technically complex programs, cross-system integration, and DevOps enablement practices. The role emphasizes driving IT modernization, aligning engineering teams with business goals, and ensuring technically scalable and high-performance solutions. Responsibilities Strategic Leadership and Alignment: - Drive organizational change during Agile transformations and ensure alignment with enterprise objectives and strategic priorities. - Serve as a change agent to build nimble, adaptive organizations focused on delivering measurable business value. - Lead SAFe adoption and enterprise-level Agile practices. - Collaborate with leadership to implement Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) and redefine financial management practices. - Establish alignment between SAFe principles and enterprise objectives. Program Execution and Coordination: - Coordinate complex, cross-team program execution efforts by applying Lean-Agile principles. - Facilitate SAFe ceremonies, including PI Planning, I&A workshops, and Scrum of Scrums. - Develop program-level roadmaps and ensure alignment with task order requirements. - Manage cross-task order feature dependencies. Integration and Dependency Management: - Oversee task order integration to deliver seamless, fully integrated solutions across systems. - Develop integration strategies and facilitate end-to-end testing. - Leverage system thinking to identify, manage, and resolve cross-system dependencies across Task Orders and teams. Team Enablement and Development: - Coach and train Agile teams, stakeholders, and other Scrum Masters in SAFe best practices. - Mentor less experienced team members and foster a culture of transparency and high performance. - Cultivate Agile coaching strategies and promote continuous learning across teams throughout the organization. - * Enable teams to adopt DevOps and continuous delivery pipelines as part of their Agile practices. Risk and Impediment Management: - Proactively identify and resolve risks, bottlenecks, and organizational impediments. - Lead Lean problem-solving workshops with stakeholders and teams to tackle systemic challenges. Stakeholder and Relationship Management: - Act as a liaison between Agile Release Trains (ARTs), business owners, and senior leadership. - Foster collaboration across cross-functional teams and stakeholders. - Create and strengthen partnerships with external stakeholders to support enterprise system integration and delivery. Governance and Compliance: - Ensure adherence to organizational standards, SAFe principles, and regulatory requirements. - Establish governance frameworks for Lean Portfolio Management, ensuring visibility into enterprise prioritization and resource allocation. Metrics and Continuous Improvement: - Track performance using Agile metrics and facilitate Agile maturity assessments. 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