Remote Scrum Master — Agile Leader for Federal Programs

ICF

United States

Remote

USD 99,000 - 168,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

ICF is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to support Agile delivery for cross-functional development teams, ensuring Scrum ceremonies and continuous improvement. The role will partner with Product Owners, technical teams, and stakeholders to meet delivery commitments and embed Agile maturity while aligning with federal security requirements.

The position is remote with a preference for candidates in the National Capitol Region and may require quarterly travel to offices or client sites.

Qualifications

7+ years of experience supporting Agile software development processes.
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
Experience delivering as Scrum Master in enterprise-scale environments.

Responsibilities

Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile development teams, facilitating all core Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Coach teams on Agile principles, Scrum framework, and continuous improvement practices.
Remove impediments that impact team delivery and proactively manage risks and dependencies.
Partner with Product Owners to support backlog refinement, prioritization, and story readiness.
Promote transparency through reporting on sprint progress, metrics, and delivery outcomes.
Foster collaboration across cross-functional teams and ensure alignment with federal program requirements, security constraints, and compliance expectations.
Support Agile transformation efforts and mentor team members on Agile maturity.