SCRUM Master at Agile Defense

Agile Defense

Washington, D.C.·10h ago

Mid LevelFull-timeRustAgileScrumAIML

Salary Range

$72,250 - $97,750 /year

Estimated

This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.

About the Role

We are looking for a Scrum Master to join Agile Defense and support our contract with the DRAID CDAO ADA IR Program. As a Scrum Master, you will work closely with product owners, mission stakeholders, and technical teams to lead Agile transformation efforts and scale Agile methodologies across teams.

Key Responsibilities

→Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
→Act as a servant leader and Agile coach for multiple teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
→Collaborate with Product Owners to refine and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring alignment with program goals.
→Identify and remove impediments to team progress, maintaining focus on delivering high-value increments.
→Mentor teams in adopting and scaling Agile methodologies, including the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
→Coordinate and align multiple Agile teams to ensure consistency in practices and collaboration across initiatives.
→Develop and maintain project schedules, staffing plans, and performance reports.
→Track and report Agile metrics such as velocity, burn-down charts, and sprint health to stakeholders.
→Engage with stakeholders to communicate project progress, risks, and dependencies, ensuring transparency and alignment.
→Support the integration of Agile tools and technologies, such as JIRA, Confluence, and version control systems.
→Facilitate onboarding training for Embedded Teams, including administrative processes, technology overviews, and CDAO Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
→Provide continuity and mitigation planning for teams located in foreign locations.

Requirements

✓2+ years of experience in supporting Agile teams or working within an Agile environment.
✓Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or similar industry certification
✓Basic proficiency in Agile tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
✓Active Top Secret clearance required (SCI eligibility preferred).
✓Strong communication and organizational skills.
✓Interest in or foundational knowledge of AI/ML pipelines, data engineering, or national defense projects.