Agile Scrum Master

TDI (Tetrad Digital Integrity); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetrad Digital Integrity (TDI) is seeking an experienced Agile Scrum Master to support a large-scale software and hardware integration effort. This onsite role requires daily commuting to the Washington, DC area and an active TS/SCI clearance.

The Scrum Master will facilitate cross-team communication, remove impediments, and lead SAFe ceremonies to ensure PI commitments and sprint goals are met. Mentoring junior Scrum Masters and driving process improvements are also key.

Qualifications

• Active DoD TS/SCI security clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline; 8–12 years of relevant experience, or Master’s with 6–10 years.
• Experience as Scrum Master for software/technical teams; Jira experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to mentor junior Scrum Masters.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate cross-team Scrum work to meet PI commitments and sprint goals, protecting against scope creep.
• Identify and remove impediments; coordinate with RTE/PM to implement solutions.
• Facilitate SAFe ceremonies and maintain program-level artifacts across the ART.
• Partner with Product Owners to groom backlog and create User Stories that meet acceptance criteria.
• Lead and coach teams on Agile/Scrum principles; foster continuous improvement and maturity.
• Mentor junior Scrum Masters and promote knowledge sharing across teams.

Skills

Active DoD TS/SCI clearance

Security+

CSM/SSM/PMI-ACP

Jira

Mentoring

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Tools

Jira

Job description

Tetrad Digital Integrity (TDI) is a leading-edge cybersecurity firm with a mission to safeguard and protect our customersfrom increasing threats and vulnerabilities in this digital age. TDI is seeking an experienced Agile Scrum Master to support a large-scale software and hardware integration effort. This role will collaborate with team members, fellow Agile Scrum Masters, and support personnel to ensure team commitments established during Program Increment (PI) Planning are met. Responsibilities include facilitating cross-team communication, identifying impediments to team progress, and developing mitigation plans. The Agile Scrum Master will also lead discussions to analyze and triage issues and identify and implement process improvements. Strong attention to detail and a focus on task completion are critical.

This is a fully onsite opportunity requiring a daily commute to the Washington, DC area. An active TS/SCI security clearance is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate self-organizing Agile teams to ensure progress toward Program Increment (PI) commitments and sprint goals while protecting against scope creep
• Identify and remove team impediments, coordinating with the Release Train Engineer (RTE) or Project Manager to implement solutions as needed
• Facilitate team communication, coordination, and collaboration across the Agile Release Train (ART), while providing status updates to management
• Support and enforce Scrum processes, ensuring teams understand and meet the Definition of Done
• Partner with Product Owners to review and prioritize features and develop User Stories that meet Feature acceptance criteria
• Lead and facilitate SAFe ceremonies, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, sprint reviews, demos, retrospectives, and PI Planning
• Maintain team information radiators and collect, evaluate, and share metrics to identify opportunities for improvement
• Coach teams on Agile and Scrum principles, assess team dynamics, and drive continuous improvement, productivity, and Agile maturity
• Promote a collaborative learning environment through practices such as pair programming, cross-functional training, and knowledge sharing
• Mentor junior Scrum Masters, providing guidance and coaching throughout project execution

QUALIFICATIONS

• Active DoD TS/SCI security clearance.Ability to pass additional customer suitability screening(s) prior to start
• Current Security+ or equivalent/higher
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) or similar agile project management certification (PMI-ACP)
• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with 8-12 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 6-10 years of relevant experience. Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Experience serving as a Scrum Master for a software development or other technical team, including experience with Agile project management tools such as Jira
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and time management skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment across diverse systems and teams
• Ability and willingness to mentor and train junior Scrum Masters

PAY RANGE

The anticipated salary range for this position is $130,000 - $145,000. This range is a good-faith estimate and not a guarantee of compensation. Final compensation will be based on factors including experience, education, skills, geographic location, internal equity, market data and applicable contract requirements, and may fall outside the posted range.