Cleared Scrum Master / Project Manager - L3

Virtual Service Operations; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Virtual Service Operations seeks a Cleared Scrum Master / Project Manager to join our Beavercreek, OH team. The role supports Agile delivery for classified programs, coordinating ceremonies, backlog management, and reporting to Microsoft and customers, with travel as required.

Applicants should have a TS/SCI clearance, DoD/government experience, and proficiency with Azure DevOps/Jira. On-site work and relocation within driving distance are expected; travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Finance, Project Management, or related field plus 3+ years of leadership experience.
• 5–8 years of demonstrated performance in related technology.
• 5+ years of experience in SCI/SAP environments.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Experience serving as a Scrum Master, Project Manager, Project Coordinator, or Agile team lead for software/cloud/cyber projects.
• Experience using Azure DevOps, Jira, or equivalent Agile tools.
• Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies and supporting Scrum- or Kanban-based delivery teams.
• Experience supporting government, DoD, or classified programs.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives, Backlog Refinement).
• Manage Scrum Team activities (Epics, Features, User Stories/PBIs, Tasks) in Azure DevOps/Jira.
• Support Product/Workstream Owners with backlog management, sprint planning, prioritization.
• Ensure sustainable pace to improve focus and consistency.
• Monitor sprint progress and communicate risks to stakeholders.
• Collaborate to lead SAFe Agile Release Train and deliver customer value.
• Coordinate activities across engineering, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and operations teams.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, status reports, meeting minutes, action trackers.
• Identify and remove impediments impacting productivity and delivery.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Support continuous improvement and Agile best practices.
• Create and elevate account creation requests and IT tickets.
• Ensure documentation and deliverables meet program requirements.
• Ensure compliance with policies, security standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as onsite CSP/SI visits coordinator and meeting facilitator.

Skills

Agile leadership

Stakeholder communication

Scrum Master

SAFe practices

DoD/government domain

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

3+ years leadership experience

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

Job description

Cleared Scrum Master / Project Manager - L3
Beavercreek, with travel

Are you looking to take the next steps in your career as a Scrum Master / Project Manager — Level 3? Let's chat and see if we are a good match!

Virtual Service Operations is searching for a Scrum Master / Project Manager to join our dynamic team of experts in Beavercreek, OH. In this role, you will support Agile delivery activities for engineering teams operating within a classified cloud and infrastructure environment, coordinating Agile ceremonies, maintaining work items in Azure DevOps and Jira, and providing regular status reporting to Microsoft and customer stakeholders. Candidates should bring experience facilitating Scrum and SAFe practices, strong organizational and communication skills, and a background supporting government, DoD, or classified programs. As part of the team, you will help ensure development teams remain focused on delivering customer priorities while supporting continuous improvement and Agile best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives, and Backlog Refinement sessions.


• Manage Scrum Team activities — including Epics, Features, User Stories/PBIs, and Tasks — within Azure DevOps, Jira, or equivalent Agile management tools.


• Support Product/Workstream Owners and technical leads with backlog management, sprint planning, and prioritization activities.


• Ensure the Scrum Team works at a sustainable pace to improve focus and consistency.


• Monitor sprint progress and team velocity, and communicate risks, issues, and schedule impacts to stakeholders and leadership.


• Collaborate with product managers, system architects, and other program leaders to help lead the SAFe Agile Release Train and deliver value to customers.


• Coordinate activities across engineering, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and operations teams to support timely delivery.


• Develop and maintain project schedules, status reports, meeting minutes, and action item trackers.


• Assist in identifying and removing impediments that impact team productivity and delivery objectives.


• Identify and mitigate project risks proactively.


• Support continuous process improvement initiatives and Agile best practices.


• Create and elevate account creation requests and IT tickets.


• Ensure project documentation and deliverables are maintained and updated in accordance with program requirements.


• Ensure compliance with policies, security standards, and regulatory requirements.


• Serve as the onsite point of contact to coordinate and facilitate CSP and SI visits and project meetings.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Finance, Project Management, or a related field AND 3+ years of leadership experience in a relevant area of business, OR equivalent experience.


• 5–8 years of demonstrated performance in related technology.


• 5+ years of related experience in SCI/SAP environments.


• Active TS/SCI security clearance.


• Experience serving as a Scrum Master, Project Manager, Project Coordinator, or Agile team lead supporting software, cloud, infrastructure, or cybersecurity projects.


• Experience using Azure DevOps, Jira, or equivalent Agile project management tools.


• Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies and supporting Scrum- or Kanban-based delivery teams.


• Experience supporting government, DoD, or classified programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, SAFe Scrum Master, or equivalent).


• Familiarity with Azure cloud, DevOps, infrastructure, or cybersecurity programs.


• Technical certifications in Azure.

Requirements

• Must be within driving distance of Beavercreek, OH OR willing to relocate there (relocation packages available)


• Must be willing to work onsite.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent attention to detail and documentation accuracy.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a mission-focused environment.


• Must be willing and able to travel up to 25%.


• Must possess an active TS/ SCI clearance or above


• Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. citizenship status

What is Important to Us

• You are an excellent communicator in writing and speaking.


• You have the ability to work independently but also value teamwork.


• Your problem-solving skills are excellent.


• You are looking for a job where performance appraisals occur regularly, and you look forward to advancing your career.


• You seek a community of virtue-centered co-workers and clients.

What we offer you

As part of the VSO company, you will be part of a virtue-centered team who value their work and teammates. This is a no-jerk zone. We provide ongoing learning and development opportunities to foster continuous growth. We offer competitive salaries, health benefits, and flexible work arrangements.

More About VSO

VSO is a hybrid cloud and managed services consulting firm. Much of VSO’s success can be attributed to our deep partnerships with IT services industry leaders such as AWS, IBM, Microsoft and others. VSO leverages numerous other partner relationships so as to provide our customers with optimal support. Additionally, we take pride in taking care of our employees. We offer a wide variety of benefits for eligible employees related to health, retirement, professional development, and more! For more information, please visit our website at https://vso-inc.com/careers