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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Agile Scrum Master - **Company:** Credence Management Solutions, LLC - **Location:** McLean, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $135,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Code Generation, Software Quality, Code Review, Machine Learning, Pair Programming, Scrum Methodology, Rapid Prototyping Process, Software Engineering, Prompt Engineering, Integration Tests - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9086712/agile-scrum-master ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile practitioner * Advanced proficiency with Jira, including workflows, boards, dashboards, and reporting * Strong understanding of Scrum and Agile principles * Understanding of how AI is changing the software development lifecycle - not just as a product feature, but as a development accelerant Demonstrated ability to coach teams and guide behavior change * Excellent facilitation, communication, and problem-solving skills * Experience working within defined processes while continuously improving them * Ability to operate in a hybrid environment (in-office and virtual) * U.S. Citizenship with eligibility for DoD Secret clearance. Preferred / Nice-to-Have Qualifications * Experience supporting PI Planning in a scaled or multi-team environment * Familiarity with SAFe methodologies (certification a plus, not required) * Experience operating in hybrid or customized Agile frameworks * Awareness of emerging AI software development practices: prompt engineering as a discipline, AI-generated code quality management, and evolving definitions of "done" when AI is in the loop * Familiarity with agentic development patterns and how autonomous AI tooling affects sprint planning and task decomposition * Exposure to enterprise Agile tooling and governance ## Description Credence has an immediate need for an experienced and adaptable Agile Scrum Master to support high-performing, cross-functional teams delivering value through Agile practices - including teams building and integrating AI/ML capabilities. The ideal candidate is a servant leader with strong Jira expertise who can guide teams in adhering to established workflows while continuously improving how work flows through the system. You should be conversant in how AI is reshaping software delivery - from AI-assisted development tools to the unique backlog and sprint dynamics of ML-focused teams. Our organization practices core Scrum principles and selectively incorporates Agile scaling concepts. While we support PI Planning, we do not fully implement all SAFe ceremonies or roles. This role requires sound judgment, flexibility, and the ability to apply Agile practices pragmatically rather than prescriptively. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed below Agile & Team Facilitation * Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives * Coach teams on Agile and Scrum principles, encouraging accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement * Remove impediments and help teams navigate dependencies, risks, and blockers * Foster a culture of collaboration, psychological safety, and sustainable delivery Jira & Workflow Leadership * Serve as a Jira subject-matter expert for Scrum teams * Ensure teams consistently adhere to established Jira workflows, issue types, and standards * Guide teams on proper backlog hygiene, story writing, estimation, and ticket lifecycle management in Jira * Use Jira dashboards and reports to promote transparency and support data-informed decision-making * Identify workflow inefficiencies and recommend improvements aligned with Agile best practices Scaled & Cross-Team Collaboration * Support and facilitate PI Planning activities, including preparation, coordination, and follow-up * Help teams manage cross-team dependencies and commitments identified during PI Planning * Apply select SAFe concepts when helpful, without rigid framework enforcement AI-Aware Delivery * Support teams that use AI-assisted development tools (code generation, automated testing, AI pair programming) and help integrate these into sprint workflows and team norms * Understand how AI tooling changes team velocity patterns, code review practices, and estimation - and adapt Agile ceremonies accordingly * Facilitate conversations around responsible AI-assisted development, including quality gates, human review expectations, and when AI-generated output requires additional scrutiny * Help teams manage the backlog implications of AI feature work, where tasks may involve prompt engineering, integration testing against non-deterministic outputs, or rapid prototyping cycles ## Related Videos - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Are Code Reviews Worth It? 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