Scrum Master II

• Facilitate and coach Agile teams supporting FAA initiatives to improve flow, predictability, quality, and timely delivery of solutions.
• Facilitate agile ceremonies, such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, system demos, retrospectives, etc.
• Maintain delivery visibility across scope, schedule, risks, and dependencies across multiple efforts; coordinate cross-team dependencies, surface constraints, and report status to leadership without assuming product or resource ownership.
• Facilitate the identification and resolution of dependencies and risks across teams; help implement mitigation strategies and escalation as needed.
• Facilitate cross-team collaboration with architects, other Scrum Masters, product owners, and system teams to remove impediments that affect multiple teams and the Agile team’s flow.
• Drive continuous improvement through metrics and feedback loops, focusing on flow, quality, and customer value.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders, product owners, engineers, and other teams to align on priorities and deliverables while preserving Product Owner accountability for backlog priority and product decisions
• Drive Agile best practices, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement across the team
• Facilitate team adoption of DevSecOps delivery practices, CI/CD flow, and Kanban/Scrum approaches to reduce bottlenecks, improve lead time, and make delivery constraints visible.
• Coach teams toward higher levels of performance, engagement, accountability, and ownership of commitments.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, business, or other related discipline
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master, or SAFe Scrum Master
• 2-4 years of experience in Scrum Master, project management, or Agile delivery role leading software or platform delivery teams
• Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies in a distributed/remote environment
• Working knowledge of Agile tooling such as Jira, Confluence, etc.
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (e.g. Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)
• Experience facilitating delivery of data, analytics, or software development projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated practical experience coaching Agile teams, with a track record of improving team flow and performance.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills; ability to lead without authority and influence across teams and stakeholders.
• Experience applying AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot, or comparable) to streamline backlog refinement, sprint reporting, and team documentation is strongly preferred., * Experience with FAA or federal IT programs serving as a Scrum Master.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks and tools is desirable.
• Experience with large-scale programs or large solutions and coordinating work across multiple teams.
• Knowledge of relevant metrics (flow metrics, lead time, cumulative flow, etc.) and how to interpret them to drive improvements., * Existing FAA suitability determination or transferable federal background investigation strongly preferred

Compensation Range: The pay range for this position is $100,000-119,000 annually. Kentro determines compensation by evaluating current government contracting and commercial market conditions, as well as the role’s specific requirements. Final salary placement within this range will be based on the candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education, certifications, location, and security clearance level, where applicable., We offer competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401k including an employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more. We invest in our employees - Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development. Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations. We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking. We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development.

By joining our supportive community, you will find that Kentro is dedicated to your personal and professional development. Together, we can drive meaningful change, spark innovation, and achieve extraordinary milestones.

Kentro is seeking a Scrum Master II to support the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Accelerated Transformation of Legacy Applications and Systems (ATLAS) program - one of the largest civilian IT modernization efforts in the federal government. ATLAS covers a mission-support portfolio of more than 200 applications and roughly 3,000 databases, moving the agency off legacy sustainment and onto cloud-native architectures, automated workflows, DevSecOps delivery, and integrated AI capability.

This role is responsible for leading Agile delivery efforts, managing complex technical projects by improving flow and maximizing performance, and leveraging data-driven approaches across the FAA portfolio. The ideal candidate will bridge leadership, technical teams, and stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and mission-focused solutions in a dynamic operational environment., We believe in generating success collaboratively, enabling long-term mission success, and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner, let’s solve challenges, think innovatively, and maximize impact. As a valued member of our team, you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths, all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts that pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork, dedication, and excellence.

We hold three ISO certifications (27001:2013, 20000-1:2011, 9001:2015), two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC) and CMMC Level 2 Certification.

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Kentro is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Kentro is strongly committed to compliance with VEVRAA and other applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. We have developed comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure our hiring practices align with these requirements.

As part of our VEVRAA compliance efforts, Kentro has established an equal opportunity plan outlining our commitment to recruiting, hiring, and advancing protected veterans. This plan is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure its effectiveness.