Scrum Master

Responsibilities: of the Scrum Master: Facilitate agile ceremonies including daily standups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and backlog refinement Coordinate Program Increment (PI) planning activities and support cross team collaboration within a SAFe Agile Release Train Remove impediments and help teams resolve issues that impact delivery timelines or quality Guide teams in applying Agile and Lean principles to improve efficiency, transparency, and delivery outcomes Coach team members, Product Owners, and stakeholders on agile practices and mindset adoption Track team progress using agile metrics and communicate status, risks, and dependencies to leadership and stakeholders Coordinate with other Scrum Masters and program leadership through Scrum of Scrums and related forums Support backlog management and ensure user stories are properly refined and ready for development Promote continuous improvement through retrospectives, communities of practice, and agile maturity assessments Foster a collaborative team environment that encourages ownership, accountability, and innovation Qualifications: for the Scrum Master: Bachelor's + 8 years or Master's + 6 years of relevant experience; equivalent experience accepted. 2+ years supporting Agile software development programs. Hands-on experience as a Scrum Master or Agile facilitator within software development teams. Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe). Experience with Jira, Confluence, or similar Agile tools. Strong communication, stakeholder coordination, and technical/non-technical collaboration skills. Nice-to-Haves CSM, PSM, or equivalent Scrum certification. Government software development program experience. SAFe environments, Agile Release Trains (ARTs), and PI Planning. Experience supporting DevOps, software engineering, or systems engineering teams. Safety-critical or highly regulated software environments. FAA, air traffic control, air traffic management, or flight services experience. Successful delivery on large-scale government programs. Compensation: for the Scrum Master: Salary: $140,000 - $170,000 depending on experience Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Plan, PTO, Holidays, Sick Leave if required by law This job opens for applications on 11/4. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date. #LI-MS1 #LI-HYBRID