Jr. Scrum Master

Leidos; Concord (MA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Jr. Scrum Master to support Agile software teams on the U.S. Air Force Cloud One Next (C1N) ACSS contract. You will facilitate Agile ceremonies, track progress, and help implement SAFe 6 with AI-assisted tools in a regulated environment.

Work with Agile Coach, POs, and cross-functional partners to ensure predictable delivery while embracing DevSecOps and cloud practices. Security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field with 2+ years of exp.
• SAFe 6 Scrum Master certification required.
• Working knowledge of DevSecOps methodologies and cloud envs.
• Understanding of SDLC and DevSecOps tooling.
• Experience with Git or Subversion version control.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Active Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Support teams in executing Kanban or sprint activities.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies: Refinements, Planning, Standups, Retrospectives, Demos.
• Track metrics and delivery data for continuous improvement.
• Identify and resolve impediments and dependencies.
• Communicate status, risks, and milestones to stakeholders.
• Coordinate development, documentation, testing, and delivery activities.
• Support SAFe 6 and XP practices across the team.
• Assist adoption of AI-assisted development tools.
• Support DevSecOps concepts and tooling.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet commitments.
• Coordinate with internal teams to align priorities.
• Participate in PI Planning and track objectives.

Skills

SAFe 6 Scrum Master

DevSecOps

Version control

Communication

Cloud environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Git / Subversion

Job description

Description

Leidos is seeking a Jr. Scrum Master to support Agile software development teams for future work on the U.S. Air Force Cloud One Next (C1N) ACSS contract. In this role, you will work within a Scaled Agile software development organization to help teams plan and execute sprint and Continuous Flow/Kanban activities, facilitate Agile ceremonies, track progress and dependencies, and support continuous improvement.

You will work alongside the Agile Coach, technical team members, Product Owners, and other cross-functional stakeholders to support predictable delivery in a highly regulated environment. The role will also provide exposure to modern cloud technologies, DevSecOps practices, and AI-assisted software development tools while supporting the delivery of Cloud One capabilities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the team in executing Continuous Flow/Kanban or planned sprint activities.
• Facilitate team Agile ceremonies, including Refinements/Sprint Planning, Daily Boardwalks/Standups, Retrospectives, and Reviews/Demos.
• Track basic team metrics and delivery data to help identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Help identify and resolve team impediments, escalating more complex issues involving dependencies, development, builds, operational support, or processes as needed.
• Track and communicate team status, risks, dependencies, sprint progress, and availability to appropriate team and program stakeholders.
• Work with technical team members throughout the software development life cycle by helping coordinate development, documentation, configuration, testing, debugging, and delivery activities.
• Support the Agile Coach and other Agile leaders in implementing SAFe 6 and Extreme Programming practices across the team.
• Assist the team with the adoption and use of AI-assisted development tools for coding, refactoring, debugging, and testing activities.
• Support the team's use of DevSecOps concepts, processes, and tools.
• Collaborate with developers, engineers, Product Owners, and other cross-functional team members to help the team meet sprint commitments and project milestones.
• Communicate with internal teams and stakeholders to coordinate activities, resolve routine issues, and maintain alignment on team priorities.
• Participate in PI Planning events and support the team in preparing objectives, identifying dependencies, and tracking commitments.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field with 2+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with less than 2 years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• SAFe 6 Scrum Master certification.
• Working knowledge of DevSecOps methodologies, security concepts, and cloud environments.
• Understanding of software development principles, practices, and the software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Familiarity with DevSecOps principles, processes, and tooling.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git or Subversion.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing and collaborate with technical and cross-functional teams.
• Active Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of or experience with AI-assisted coding (Claude Code, Codex etc.).
• Knowledge of or experience with microservices and cloud-based environments.
• Knowledge of or experience with Terraform / Ansible.
• Knowledge of or experience with Cloud Certifications.
• Knowledge of or experience with Operations Experience.
• Advanced SAFe 6 or AI-Native SAFe certifications.
• SAFe 6 DevOps certification.
• SAFe 6 Experience/ Knowledge of AI-Native SAFe.
• SAFe 6 Leading SAFe certification.

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Original Posting

September 30, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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