SAFe Scrum Master - Mission-Critical Defense Software

Leidos

Huntsville (AL)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 195,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Leidos Defense in Huntsville, AL, seeks an experienced Scrum Master to guide high-performing teams delivering critical defense software in a SAFe environment. You will serve as a servant leader, coach agile practices, and help the team remove impediments while aligning with program objectives.

The role requires 8+ years in related fields or 6+ with a Master’s, plus 2+ years as an Agile Scrum Master in a large-scale setting. Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in related field or 6+ with Master’s
  • 2+ years serving as an Agile SAFe Scrum Master or Agile facilitator in a large-scale environment
  • Experience facilitating Agile processes and coaching teams
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities
  • Strong interpersonal and team management skills
  • Excellent communication, conflict-resolution, and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Currently living in Huntsville, AL or willing to relocate
  • Currently holds an active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a servant leader and coach for a cross-functional Agile team within SAFe.
  • Facilitate Daily Standups, Iteration Planning, Backlog Refinement, Iteration Reviews, Retrospectives, and PI Planning.
  • Remove impediments, elevate risks, and address blockers to maintain team flow.
  • Support the Product Owner in maintaining a healthy backlog and ready stories.
  • Drive team maturity by promoting Agile mindset and Lean thinking.
  • Monitor velocity, predictability, and flow to improve delivery outcomes.
  • Collaborate with RTE, System Architect, Product Manager and stakeholders across the ART.
  • Ensure alignment with SAFe quality practices and compliance processes.
  • Foster a collaborative and open team environment.
  • Support dependency identification, risk mitigation, and cross-team coordination.
  • Encourage inspection, adaptation, and delivery of value.

Skills

SAFe Scrum Master
Agile coaching
Facilitation
Problem solving
Stakeholder management
Communication
Team leadership
Agile mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering
Master’s degree

Job description

Leidos Defense in Huntsville, AL, seeks an experienced Scrum Master to guide high-performing teams delivering critical defense software in a SAFe environment. You will serve as a servant leader, coach agile practices, and help the team remove impediments while aligning with program objectives.

The role requires 8+ years in related fields or 6+ with a Master’s, plus 2+ years as an Agile Scrum Master in a large-scale setting. Secret clearance is required.

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