Scrum Master

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 99,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental insurance

401k plan

PTO

Holidays

Additional insurances

Job summary

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC is seeking a Scrum Master to lead Agile teams in SAFe environments within the National Capital Region or San Antonio. The role requires a TS/SCI with CI Polygraph clearance and US citizenship, with extensive experience in Agile methods and coaching.

You will facilitate SAFe ceremonies, remove impediments, and support Product Owner while tracking metrics and ensuring continuous improvement across programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of Agile team experience with 3+ years as Scrum Master.
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent substitution).
• Active Certified SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) or Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) certification required.
• Strong understanding of SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, and XP practices.
• Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies in classified environments.
• Excellent coaching, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, or similar Agile tools.
• Understanding of DevSecOps practices.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Must be U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate all team-level SAFe ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Iteration Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives)
• Coach team members in Agile and SAFe practices
• Identify and remove impediments to team progress
• Foster environment for continuous flow and relentless improvement
• Support Product Owner in backlog management and refinement
• Track and report team metrics (velocity, burndown, etc.)
• Escalate unresolved impediments through appropriate channels
• Facilitate problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Participate in Scrum Master communities of practice
• Support Program-level events and coordination

Skills

Agile methods

Scrum Master experience

Coaching

Facilitation

SAFe knowledge

XP practices

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Clearance Required: TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

Location: National Capital Region (NCR) or San Antonio, TX

Nightwing is seeking a Scrum Master that serves as a servant leader and coach for the Agile team, facilitating SAFe implementation and ensuring adherence to agreed-upon processes. This position removes impediments, fosters high-performing team dynamics, and drives continuous improvement. The Scrum Master educates the team in Scrum, Extreme Programming, Kanban, and SAFe practices while supporting the team's self-organization and goal achievement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate all team-level SAFe ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Iteration Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives)
• Coach team members in Agile and SAFe practices
• Identify and remove impediments to team progress
• Foster environment for continuous flow and relentless improvement
• Support Product Owner in backlog management and refinement
• Track and report team metrics (velocity, burndown, etc.)
• Escalate unresolved impediments through appropriate channels
• Facilitate problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Participate in Scrum Master communities of practice
• Support Program-level events and coordination

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of Agile team experience with 3+ years as Scrum Master
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent substitution)
• Active Certified SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) or Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) certification required
• Strong understanding of SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, and XP practices
• Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies in classified environments
• Excellent coaching, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, or similar Agile tools
• Understanding of DevSecOps practices
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Must be U.S. citizen

Salary & Benefits

The salary associated with this position ($99,000-$206,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.

• medical, vision and dental insurance coverage
• 401k plan
• PTO
• Holidays
• additional insurances

Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation’s most mission impactful initiatives. When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world’s most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions.

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.