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# Scrum Master (Top Secret Clearance - Remote US)

- **Company:** ICF Incorporated, L.L.C.
- **Location:** Reston, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $98,614.0 - $167,644.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Application Services, Capability Maturity Model, Cyber Security, IP Addressing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Scrum Methodology, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9dfb23453d7f55f0

## About the Role

* 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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## 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 position is remote with a preference for candidates located in the National Capitol Region (Washington, DC metro area).

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.

You may be asked to travel once a quarter to an office or client site.

Our core work hours are 8am - 5pm Eastern Time with the option to start earlier or work later depending on your time zone.

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


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