Scrum Master (Top Secret cleared)

ICF Consulting Group, Inc.
Fairfax, VA, United States
11 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$119,323.0 - $202,850.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Agile Methodology Application Services Capability Maturity Model Cyber Security IP Addressing Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Scrum Methodology Information Technology

Job description

The Work: We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to support Agile delivery for a cross-functional development team. This role partners closely with Product Owners, technical teams, and stakeholders to ensure Agile best practices are followed, delivery commitments are met, and continuous improvement is embedded in the team’s culture.

Job Location: This is remote within the National Capitol Region (Washington, DC) with periodic travel to the client office.

If you accept this position, you should note that ICF does monitor employee work locations and blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses, and also prohibits personal VPN connections.

What You Will Do:

  • Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile development teams, facilitating all core Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
  • Coach teams on Agile principles, Scrum framework, and continuous improvement practices
  • Remove impediments that impact team delivery and proactively manage risks and dependencies
  • Partner with Product Owners to support backlog refinement, prioritization, and story readiness
  • Promote transparency through effective reporting on sprint progress, metrics, and delivery outcomes
  • Foster collaboration across cross-functional teams, including developers, testers, UX, and program leadership
  • Ensure Agile practices align with federal program requirements, security constraints, and compliance expectations
  • Support Agile transformation efforts and mentor team members on Agile maturity

What You Will Bring With You:

  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
  • 7+ years of experience supporting Agile software development processes

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field.
  • 2 years’ experience working with DCSA
  • Experience working on federal or DoD IT programs
  • Demonstrated experience operating as a Scrum Master in complex, enterprise-scale environments
  • Strong understanding of Agile frameworks, with emphasis on Scrum
  • Scrum Master certification (CSM, SAFe Scrum Master, or equivalent).

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About the company

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world’s toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer . Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records., At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted . This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

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