SAFe Scrum Master

KSA Integration; Quantico (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

KSA Integration is seeking a SAFe Scrum Master to support a DoW Acquisition Program at Quantico, VA. You will lead Agile Release Trains, coach cross‑functional teams, and facilitate PI Planning events in a defense acquisition environment.

The role requires an active Secret clearance, SAFe certification, and 5+ years of hands‑on Agile/SAFe experience within DoD or defense programs. On-site/Hybrid work arrangements are available, with a focus on mission delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Active SAFe certification: SPC 6.0 or SAFe Agilist (SA).
• Active Secret security clearance required; TS/SCI preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience applying Agile/SAFe in a DoW/defense environment.
• Experience planning and facilitating PI Planning events for multi‑team programs.
• Proficiency with Agile lifecycle tools: JIRA, Rally, or Azure DevOps.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, ability to brief senior Government officials.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead SAFe practitioner and Agile coach for DoW program teams; facilitate PI Planning, sprint reviews, retrospectives, daily stand‑ups, and system demos across one or more ARTs.
• Design, launch, and improve ARTs; develop and maintain the Program Backlog, define PI Objectives, align roadmap with mission priorities.
• Coordinate with RTEs, Product Managers, and Product Owners to synchronize dependencies and maintain Kanban flow.
• Track and report program‑level metrics (velocity, burndown, flow) to Government leaders using JIRA, Rally, or Azure DevOps.
• Develop and deliver SAFe training and coaching sessions for teams and leadership.
• Coordinate with DevSecOps and CI/CD to integrate security/compliance into sprints per DoW frameworks.
• Maintain IMS and risk registers; provide schedule visibility and mitigation strategies to the Government Office.
• Identify impediments and drive continuous improvement via inspect‑and‑adapt cycles.

Skills

SAFe/Agile

PI Planning

Agile coaching

Cross-functional teams

Backlog management

Communication

DoD knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

JIRA

Rally

Azure DevOps

Job description

KSA Integration is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that provides business and management solutions through two core portfolios: (1) Warrior Readiness, and (2) Warrior Care. We are a rapidly growing government contractor that has built a reputation for focused customer service, on-time performance, and continuous improvement. To demonstrate this, KSA has been awarded the Inc. Best Workplaces, a prestigious list of businesses recognized for the value placed on company culture, standout worker benefits, and the prioritization of employee well-being, every year from 2019 to 2025. KSA also earned recognition on the Best for Vets List by Military Times from 2019 to 2025 and garnered the Department of Labor “Hire Vets” Platinum Medallion Award from 2021 to 2025.

Position Overview

This position supports a USMC DoW Acquisition Program as a SAFe Scrum Master. This role supports DoW acquisition programs at Quantico, VA, applying Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies to accelerate mission delivery. The SAFe Scrum Master partners with Government program offices to launch and sustain Agile Release Trains (ARTs), lead Program Increment (PI) Planning events, and coach cross‑functional teams in Lean‑Agile practices within a complex defense acquisition environment.

This Position is Contingent Upon Award

Benefits are offered upon award of the contract.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision (82% of employee’s premium paid by company, 25% towards dependents)
• HSA / FSA Medical Plans
• PTO
• Flexible Work Environment and Encourage Work/Life Balance
• 401K with Company Match
• Observes all federal holidays
• Professional Development/Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Annual Career Development Process

Job Details

Job Type: Full‑time/Exempt
Location: Quantico, VA (On‑Site / Hybrid)
Anticipated Start Date: Upon Contract Award (Anticipated: September 2026)

Position Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead SAFe practitioner and Agile coach for DoW acquisition program teams; facilitate PI Planning events, sprint reviews, retrospectives, daily stand‑ups, and system demos across one or more Agile Release Trains (ARTs).
• Design, launch, and continuously improve ARTs; develop and maintain the Program Backlog, define PI Objectives, and ensure alignment between program roadmap and mission priorities.
• Partner with Release Train Engineers (RTEs), Product Managers, and Product Owners to synchronize dependencies, resolve cross‑team impediments, and maintain program Kanban flow.
• Track and report program‑level Agile metrics (velocity, burndown, flow efficiency, team health) to senior Government leaders using tools such as JIRA, Rally, or Azure DevOps.
• Develop and deliver SAFe training and coaching sessions for program teams and leadership, supporting organizational transformation from waterfall to Lean‑Agile delivery models.
• Coordinate with DevSecOps and CI/CD pipeline teams to integrate security and compliance requirements into Agile sprints, ensuring alignment with DoW cybersecurity frameworks.
• Maintain program Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and risk registers; provide schedule visibility, dependency tracking, and proactive mitigation strategies to the Government Program Office.
• Identify and communicate systemic impediments to program leadership, recommend corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement through regular inspect‑and‑adapt cycles.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Previous DoW acquisition program experience
• Active SAFe certification required: SAFe Program Consultant (SPC 6.0) or SAFe Agilist (SA); SPC strongly preferred
• Active Secret security clearance required; TS/SCI preferred
• 5+ years of progressive experience applying Agile/SAFe methodologies in a DoW or defense acquisition environment
• Demonstrated experience planning and facilitating PI Planning events for multi‑team programs
• Proficiency with Agile lifecycle management tools: JIRA, Rally, or Azure DevOps
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to brief senior Government officials and program executives

Preferred Skills / Experience

• Master’s degree
• Experience with DevSecOps principles and CI/CD pipelines in a DoW environment (DISA STIGs, RMF, Authority to Operate)
• Familiarity with USMC or OSD acquisition programs and DoW program management frameworks (PPBE, DAS, MilMilestones)
• PMI‑ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner) or PMP certification
• SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) experience; ability to coach RTEs across multiple ARTs
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), program performance reporting, or IMS management

KSA Integration is an equal opportunity employer.