Scrum Master at Edgesource%20corporation

COMPANY OVERVIEW For over 25 years, Edgesource Corporation has served as an innovative technology service provider for the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of State (DOS), the U.S. Intelligence Community, Law Enforcement, and other federal, state, and commercial clients locally, nationally, and abroad. From providing boutique technical solutions in support of the DOD Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS) mission set to addressing the most critical Cybersecurity threats facing our nation as a prime contractor with the DHS Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), a career at Edgesource is an opportunity to do meaningful, interesting, and impactful work. POSITION OVERVIEW The Scrum Master serves as the Agile delivery leader responsible for facilitating team execution, delivery rhythm, and continuous improvement across workstreams including testing, RPA/ML, DevSecOps, AppSec, and technical governance. This role enables high-performing, self-organizing teams by removing impediments, optimizing Agile ceremonies, and ensuring alignment between government and contractor stakeholders. The Scrum Master drives iteration execution, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and release coordination while maintaining transparency through metrics, reporting, and effective communication. Operating in a high-oversight environment, they ensure delivery teams remain aligned to priorities, dependencies are actively managed, and risks are surfaced early. Day-to-day, this role supports the operational “plumbing” of Agile delivery—coordinating ceremonies, tracking team capacity, supporting onboarding/offboarding logistics (EODs, provisioning, access), and ensuring compliance with program processes. The Scrum Master partners closely with Product Owners, technical leads, and program leadership to deliver value incrementally while continuously improving team performance through metrics, automation, and retrospectives. This role requires a facilitator who can operate across technical teams and senior stakeholders, influence without authority, and drive outcomes in a complex, multi-contractor environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Agile Delivery & Team Facilitation - Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams supporting task order execution - Facilitate Agile ceremonies (daily standups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, retrospectives) - Ensure consistent sprint execution, team velocity, and delivery predictability - Coach teams on Agile best practices, DevSecOps integration, and continuous improvement Program Execution Support - Translate program-level priorities into sprint-level execution plans - Coordinate dependencies across multiple teams and workstreams - Track and communicate sprint progress, risks, and blockers - Support release planning and alignment with integrated schedules Risk & Issue Management - Identify, track, and actively drive resolution of impediments - Escalate risks with clear articulation of impacts and mitigation options - Help teams navigate dependencies in a multi-contractor environment Metrics, Reporting & Transparency - Maintain Agile metrics (velocity, burn-down/up, cycle time, etc.) - Provide clear, concise status reporting aligned with program expectations - Support creation of leadership-ready artifacts (status updates, risks, action tracking) - Enable data-driven decision-making through dashboards and reporting automation Operational & Team Support - Coordinate team logistics and Agile ceremony scheduling - Support onboarding/offboarding processes: - EOD submissions - Provisioning (email, PIV, GFE) - Exit/transfer documentation - Ensure team compliance with program governance and reporting requirements Stakeholder Engagement - Partner with Product Owners, SMEs, and government stakeholders to align priorities - Facilitate communication between technical teams and leadership - Support preparation for program reviews and stakeholder briefings - Maintain transparency across government and contractor teams Continuous Improvement & Governance - Drive continuous improvement through retrospectives and actionable follow-through - Promote Agile maturity and adoption of modern delivery practices - Support governance through metrics, process improvements, and automation - Contribute to lessons learned and best practice sharing across the program REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance - 5–8+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile delivery lead in technical environments - Experience supporting complex programs with multiple teams and stakeholders - Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and DevSecOps practices - Demonstrated experience managing risks, dependencies, and cross-team coordination - Experience operating in high-oversight or government environments preferred - Ability to support program operations and team logistics (onboarding, access, compliance tasks) - Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to translate technical updates into clear status reporting - Proven ability to influence without authority and build trust across teams WORKING AT EDGESOURCE As an ISO 9001:2015 certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised small business, Edgesource specializes in providing a variety of technical solutions to include software development, database services, enterprise networking, data center virtualization, and management support. We are always seeking top-talent to join our team in helping to address the most critical technical challenges facing our nation. At Edgesource, we understand that our employees are our greatest asset, and as such we offer a wide array of benefits to support the well-being of our staff to include: - Flexible PTO Policy + 11 Paid Holidays - Flexible Work Schedules (Remote / Hybrid) - Medical / Dental / Vision / Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - 401k Plan with Match - Tuition & Professional Development Support - Commuter Benefits - Bonus & Employee Referral Programs - Career Growth Opportunities DISCLAIMER All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Edgesource is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact our Recruiting Department by email at [Upgrade to PRO to see contact] or by phone at (703) 837-0550