> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4138924-scrum-master](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4138924-scrum-master). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Scrum Master - **Company:** Index Analytics Llc - **Location:** Baltimore County, MD, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $125,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, Acceptance Test-Driven Development, Confluence, JIRA, DevOps, Mobile Application Software, Scrum Methodology, Copado, Salesforce.Com, Devsecops - **Published:** October 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=683f2402a0ba9250 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline. * At least six (6) years of professional experience, including three (3) or more years leading or coaching Agile delivery teams. * Prior experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Team Coach in a software delivery environment. * Strong knowledge of SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, backlog management, dependency management and Agile metrics. * Experience with Jira, Confluence, or comparable delivery tools. * Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and communicate with technical teams, business stakeholders and government clients., * SAFe Scrum Master, SAFe Advanced Scrum Master, Certified ScrumMaster, or comparable certification. * Experience facilitating distributed or remote teams. * Experience with Salesforce, DevOps, Copado, customer-facing web or mobile applications, or analytics products. * Prior CMS, Medicaid, Medicare, or other federal agency experience. WORK AUTHORIZATION AND CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Where required by the assigned work, candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a federal client badge and successfully complete a Public Trust background investigation. ## Description Index Analytics is seeking a Scrum Master to coach Agile teams delivering digital products for federal clients. This servant-leader role facilitates SAFe and team-level ceremonies, removes impediments, improves delivery flow and uses meaningful metrics to help teams become increasingly predictable, collaborative and self-organizing., * Facilitate iteration planning, daily team syncs, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, retrospectives and Innovation and Planning events. * Support Program Increment planning and execution, including objectives, risks, dependencies, capacity and cross-team coordination. * Coach teams and Product Owners on Agile values, SAFe practices, backlog health, acceptance criteria, Definition of Ready and Definition of Done. * Track flow, velocity, throughput, predictability, work in progress and other relevant metrics; use trends to guide improvement rather than individual performance assessment. * Identify and remove impediments, escalate systemic risks and coordinate dependencies across teams and stakeholders. * Promote DevSecOps, built-in quality, acceptance test-driven development and continuous improvement practices. * Support transparent status reporting, release readiness, risk management and stakeholder communication. * Collaborate with other Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches to improve practices across the program., This position is remote-first and open to candidates residing in the United States. Occasional travel and on-site presence may be required to support client meetings, project activities, training, or other organizational needs. Standard business hours are aligned with Eastern Time; however, availability outside normal business hours may occasionally be required for releases, incidents, deadlines, surge support, or other business-critical situations.