Scrum Master

Anavationllc; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous cost sharing for medical insurance

100% company paid dental insurance

401k plan with generous match

Job summary

Anavationllc is seeking a Scrum Master in Hanover, MD, to support a government customer. This role is key in facilitating Agile practices and maximizing business value within a multi-tenant enterprise environment. The ideal candidate will manage team execution, mitigate risks, and coordinate cross-functional efforts while promoting best practices.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree, 2 years of Scrum Master experience, and Top Secret Clearance. Benefits include comprehensive medical insurance, 401k plans, and paid leave.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Scrum Master.
• Top Secret Clearance required.
• Familiarity with SAFe Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate SAFe Agile ceremonies and PI Planning.
• Track and resolve risks and dependencies.
• Promote Agile best practices.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Scrum principles

Team coordination

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Be Challenged and Make a Difference

In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture.

AnaVation is seeking a Scrum Master to join our team and support our mission critical Government customer in Hanover, MD. The Scrum Master facilitates SAFe delivery practices for cross-functional operations and engineering teams supporting software development, enhancements, and Tier 3 help desk operations in a large-scale, multi-tenant enterprise environment. The role is a servant leader and agile coach who guides the team in delivering maximum business value within the Scaled Agile Framework. The ideal candidate will be successful at removing complex roadblocks and issues while facilitating team-level execution, and managing dependencies and risks during PI planning, while remaining aligned with enterprise goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate SAFe Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, standups, reviews, retrospectives, and PI Planning.
• Coordinate work across operations, engineering, and support teams.
• Track and help resolve risks, dependencies, and impediments.
• Support backlog management, sprint execution, and operational improvements.
• Communicate delivery status, metrics, and risks to stakeholders.
• Promote Agile best practices and continuous improvement.

Clearance

Top Secret Clearance

Education & Years of Experience

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience as a Scrum Master

Certifications

IAT II (CompTIA Security+ or equivalent)

Experience and knowledge on

• 1+ year of experience supporting IT operations, service desk, Agile software development, or technology implementation projects.
• Experience working with Agile or SAFe Agile teams in a technical or operational environment.
• Familiarity with Scrum principles, Agile methodologies, ITSM processes, and team-based delivery practices.
• Experience supporting backlog management, sprint planning, or Agile team coordination activities.
• Ability to coordinate multiple priorities and support team delivery objectives.
• Experience supporting Federal Government or Department of Defense (DoD) environments.

Desirable Qualifications

• Clearance: Active Top Secret/SCI
• Education & Years of Experience: Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience as a Scrum Master
• Certifications: IAT II (CompTIA Security+ or equivalent), Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent and/or SAFe Agile
• Experience and knowledge on:
  • 6+ years of experience as a Scrum Master supporting IT operations, ServiceNow, or engineering teams.
  • Experience working in SAFe Agile environments, including PI Planning and cross-team coordination.
  • Experience supporting ServiceNow or other ITSM-based operational environments.
  • Experience supporting software development, enhancements, data integration, or operational improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents
• 100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents
• 100% company paid long-term and short-term disability insurance
• 100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents
• 401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting
• Competitive Pay
• Generous paid leave and holiday package
• Tuition and training reimbursement
• Life and AD&D Insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer

AnaVation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.