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# Scrum Master

- **Company:** RCT Systems
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, JIRA, Scrum Methodology, Scaled Agile Framework, Software Engineering, Atlassian Tools
- **Published:** June 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9001913/scrum-master

## About the Role

Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
Bachelor's degree plus 8+ years of experience, or:
Master's degree plus 6+ years, or
Additional experience may substitute for the degree requirement.
Proven experience as a Scrum Master in an IT environment.
Experience facilitating all major Scrum and SAFe ceremonies.
Scrum certification such as:
CSM
PSM I
PMI-ACP
SAFe certification
At least 1 year of SAFe experience.
Experience with Agile project management tools, particularly JIRA.
Experience supporting software development teams within the Federal Government environment.

## Description

This position is focused on serving as a Scrum Master and servant leader for an Agile software development team supporting a federal government program. The primary responsibility is to help the team successfully deliver software using SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) practices by facilitating Agile ceremonies, removing obstacles, improving team performance, and driving continuous process improvement., Lead and facilitate Agile ceremonies, including:
Daily Stand-Ups
Sprint Planning
Backlog Grooming/Refinement
Sprint Reviews
Retrospectives
Program Increment (PI) Planning
Remove impediments that slow team progress and shield the team from external disruptions.
Coach the team on Agile and SAFe best practices.
Partner with the Product Owner to maintain a healthy backlog and improve team velocity.
Track and report project metrics, milestones, and deliverables.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and workflow optimization.
Foster strong team collaboration and positive team dynamics.


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