Agile Scrum Master

Job overview

The Agile Scrum Master role is onsite in Washington, DC, with partial telework possible during initial development phases and full-time onsite presence required as the program matures. Compensation is not specified. The role supports a mission-focused federal IT modernization effort building secure digital capabilities in a classified environment. The Scrum Master facilitates Agile delivery for one large team or several smaller teams within a SAFe Agile Release Train. The role helps teams meet Program Increment commitments, remove delivery impediments, coordinate dependencies, and improve flow and predictability.

What you'll do

• Facilitate backlog refinement, sprint planning, daily coordination, reviews, demonstrations, retrospectives, PI planning, and other SAFe events
• maintain focus on commitments and manage scope changes
• identify, remove, and escalate impediments
• coach teams in Scrum, Kanban, and Lean-Agile practices
• coordinate dependencies across teams
• partner with Product Owners on features, stories, and acceptance criteria
• maintain information radiators and team metrics
• mentor less-experienced Scrum Masters.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

agile scrum master

washington dc

gcyber

federal it modernization

safe agile release train

classified environment

ts/sci clearance

iat ii certification

scrum

kanban

servicenow

aws

red hat

jira

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 26 days of paid leave with annual increases
• paid parental leave
• 401(k) matching
• company-funded disability insurance
• company-funded health, dental, and vision contributions
• training and professional development
• commuter benefits
• parking and transportation allowance.

Why this role

Active TS/SCI clearance and DoD 8570/8140 IAT II certification required; classified federal modernization program; partial telework initially, transitioning to full-time onsite presence.

About the employer

GCyber is hiring for this role. Industry: Employment Placement Agencies. Sector: 56.