Mission-Critical Scrum Master for DoD Software Modernization

TechFlow, Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision plans

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

TechFlow, Inc. seeks an experienced Scrum Master to support a DoD software modernization program in Montgomery, AL.

You will serve as the Agile servant leader for a cross-functional team, facilitating ceremonies, removing impediments, and guiding continuous improvement to deliver mission-critical software capabilities. You will collaborate with Government roles and engineering disciplines, coach on Scrum practices, and ensure the team adheres to DoR/DoD while maintaining transparency with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years as a Scrum Master on DoD software programs.
• Current Agile certification (CSM, SAFe Agilist, PMI-ACP) and current status.
• Experience facilitating Scrum ceremonies and backlog refinement.
• Proficiency with government-approved Agile tools such as Jira/Azure DevOps.
• Experience creating automated Agile reports and metrics.
• Strong understanding of Agile, SDLC, and DevSecOps concepts.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Scrum Master for an Agile software team supporting modernization.
• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies and maintain timeboxes.
• Coach team on Agile principles and DoR/DoD adherence.
• Refine and maintain the Product Backlog with Government Product Owner.
• Ensure PBIs are well-defined and ready for sprint work.
• Maintain sprint metrics, burndown charts, velocity, and impediment logs.
• Generate Agile dashboards and performance reports for leadership.
• Communicate sprint progress, risks, and blockers to leadership.
• Collaborate across software engineering, DevSecOps, testing, and docs teams.
• Promote Agile maturity and continuous process improvement.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements and program reporting.

Skills

Agile facilitation

Scrum framework

Jira

Azure DevOps

SDLC knowledge

Active Secret Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

TechFlow is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to support a mission-critical DoD software development and modernization program in Montgomery, AL. This program delivers software development and technical support services to sustain, enhance, and optimize a critical customer system through the delivery of secure, scalable, and maintainable software solutions. The Scrum Master will play a key role in enabling Agile delivery practices, supporting continuous improvement, and helping a cross-functional team successfully execute modernization initiatives.

As the Scrum Master, you will serve as the Agile servant leader for a cross-functional software development team, ensuring Agile principles and Scrum practices are consistently applied throughout the software development lifecycle. You will facilitate Agile ceremonies, remove impediments, foster collaboration between the development team and Government Product Owner, and promote continuous improvement while supporting the successful delivery of mission-critical software capabilities.

Working closely with the Program Manager, Agile Project Manager, Software Engineers, Oracle Database Administrator, DevSecOps Engineer/Cloud Administrator, Test Engineer, and Technical Writer, you will help ensure the team delivers high-quality software in accordance with Agile best practices and Department of Defense acquisition requirements.

Keq Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Scrum Master for an Agile software development team supporting customer modernization initiatives.
• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Release Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Sprint Retrospectives while ensuring established timeboxes are maintained.
• Coach the team on Agile principles, Scrum framework, and continuous improvement practices.
• Collaborate closely with the Government Product Owner to refine, prioritize, and maintain the Product Backlog.
• Ensure Product Backlog Items (PBIs) are well-defined, prioritized, and ready for sprint execution.
• Enforce adherence to the team's Definition of Ready (DoR) and Definition of Done (DoD).
• Remove obstacles that impede team progress and proactively resolve or escalate issues to appropriate stakeholders.
• Maintain sprint metrics, burndown charts, velocity tracking, team capacity planning, and impediment logs.
• Generate Agile dashboards, reports, and performance metrics using Government-approved Agile management tools.
• Support transparency by communicating sprint progress, risks, dependencies, and blockers to Government and program leadership.
• Encourage collaboration across software engineering, DevSecOps, testing, database administration, and technical documentation teams.
• Promote Agile maturity through coaching, mentoring, and continuous process improvement.
• Support technical meetings and Scrum ceremonies to maintain high levels of team participation and engagement.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, Agile processes, and program reporting requirements.

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience serving as a Scrum Master on DOD software development programs.
• Current Agile certification such as: Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), SAFe Agilist (SA) or PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP). (Certification must remain current throughout employment).
• Demonstrated experience facilitating Agile software development teams in a Scrum environment.
• Proficiency with Government-approved Agile management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.
• Experience creating automated Agile reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, Scrum framework, software development lifecycle (SDLC), and DevSecOps concepts.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, leadership, conflict resolution, and organizational skills.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting U.S. Air Force software modernization programs.
• Familiarity with the DoD Software Acquisition Pathway (SWP).
• Experience working within secure cloud environments, including AWS.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
• Experience supporting distributed or geographically dispersed Agile teams.
• Familiarity with Government software delivery reporting and performance metrics.

Founded in 1995 at the start of the dot-com revolution, TechFlow helped large commercial clients such as DreamWorks, Toshiba, MGM, and others modernize their business systems. Today, with deep operational roots in the bi-coastal innovation hubs of California and Washington DC, TechFlow continues as a leader in applying innovative engineering, technology, integration solutions, and support services to the Federal Government’s most demanding mission and business challenges.

Our culture thrives on out-of-the-box thinking and the unique powerful entrepreneurial expressions of our employee-owners. As a 100% employee-owned company, we have a shared expectation of commitment, accountability, and responsibility driven by a culture that embraces innovation and new ideas. Our goal is not to do what has been done, but to do it better.

TechFlow has four principal lines of business: Platform Services, Digital Services, Base Operations and Energy and Mobility Solutions. Our company has a strong track record of successful contracts in both areas and encourages cross-collaboration.

TechFlow, Inc is 100% employee-owned. Come make a difference in a job that contributes to your future and helps us build an agile workplace!

• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) – Pride in being an employee-owner and annual employer contribution (per plan guidelines)
• 401k plan with Roth option.
• Eligibility for an employer match.
• Immediate vesting
• Paid time off
• Holidays – 11 paid holidays per year
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Company-paid Life & AD&D insurance plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Resources
• Company-paid training and development program
• Voluntary benefits include:
• Life & AD&D Insurance for employee, spouse, and children
• Short-term and long-term disability (per plan guidelines)
• Legal Shield and Identity Theft protection plans
• Pet Insurance

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