Scrum Master

Leidos LLC; Alabama; On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Scrum Master to guide an Agile software team within missile defense projects in the BMD Simulations and Analysis Portfolio. You will coach the team, translate epics into actionable tasks, and ensure effective sprint planning and execution in a collaborative, on-site North Alabama environment.

The role requires SAFe familiarity, strong communication, and ability to coordinate with Product Owners, developers, and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4-8 years of relevant experience or Master’s with 2-6 years.
• Familiar with SAFe framework and agile practices.
• Able to communicate across all program levels effectively.
• Strong knowledge of Agile Scrum and Kanban.
• Lead and facilitate all Agile ceremonies with coaching mindset.
• DoD/ Missile Defense domain experience and US citizenship with ability to obtain/maintain Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including PI Planning, Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Reviews and Retrospectives.
• Report impediments, blockers, and risks to the Release Train Engineer in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with RTE to set performance and growth targets for teams.
• Mentor agile team members and promote continuous improvement.
• Participate in Scrum of Scrums and Inspect & Adapt sessions as needed.
• Coordinate cross-team dependencies and ensure transparency to stakeholders.

Skills

Agile Scrum

Communication

Problem-solving

Facilitation

Coaching/Mentoring

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Jira

VersionOne/Agility

Job description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Your greatest work is ahead! Leidos’ Defense Sensors organization is seeking a Scrum Master to join our team supporting missile defense projects within the BMD Simulations and Analysis Portfolio. In this role, the successful candidate will guide and coach an Agile software development team in applying Agile principles and best practices. Responsibilities include facilitating key Scrum events such as daily standups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, while proactively identifying and removing impediments that may impact team progress. The Scrum Master will also collaborate closely with Product Owners to translate epics, user stories, and other backlog items into clear, actionable tasks for software developers, helping the team effectively plan, prioritize, and execute work throughout each sprint. The ideal candidate will possess strong coaching, communication, and problem‑solving skills and thrive in a collaborative team environment. The successful candidate should also can build and maintain strong working relationships with peers, Product Owners, software developers, and other technical staff across the program.

Primary Responsibilities

• Facilitate all team level events (PI Planning Team Breakouts, Sprint Planning, Daily Stand Up, Feature Elaboration, Sprint Review & Retro)
• Provides timely and accurate reporting of impediments, blockers, and risks to their Release Train Engineer
• Work with Release Train Engineer to set performance and growth targets for their teams
• Guides mentoring and development of agile team members
• Participate in Scrum of Scrums, Inspect and Adapt, and any ad hoc sessions called by RTE or Agile Coach
• Responsible for coordinating cross-team collaboration and dependencies and reporting them to the RTE
• Ensures teamwork, progress, and artifacts are transparent to all designated stakeholders

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4-8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2-6 years of prior relevant experience
• Familiar with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
• Able to effectively communicate across all levels of the program
• Strong knowledge of Agile Scrum workflow and Kanban
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to lead and facilitate all Agile ceremonies
• Relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience in Missile Defense
• Must be a US citizen possess and be able to maintain an active Secret clearance
• Full-time onsite support
• Must be a resident of the North Alabama area

Preferred Qualifications

• SAFe Scrum Master certification
• Jira - issue tracking and agile project management, or similar tool
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams
• Familiar with Agile project tools
• Verison1/Agility

Pay Range: $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026.

Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

Commitment and Diversity 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.