Scrum Master

Quevera, LLC; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Quevera is seeking a Scrum Master to support mission-critical programs in Herndon and Springfield, Virginia. This role requires a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph and supports Agile software development within secure environments.

You will facilitate Agile ceremonies, manage team backlogs, track velocity and blockers, and coordinate cross-functional work across multiple teams. A STEM degree and 3+ years as Scrum Master are required; onsite SCIF work is expected.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach with leading ceremonies and backlogs.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
• TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required, willing to work onsite in a SCIF.
• Experience with Jira or similar tools and cross-team coordination in secure environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the dedicated Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams, facilitating sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Manage and maintain the team backlog with clearly defined acceptance criteria and prioritization.
• Track velocity, burndown and other metrics, removing blockers to maintain schedule.
• Coordinate cross-team dependencies and communication across multiple workstreams.
• Contribute to engineering efforts including CI/CD pipeline updates and light development work as capacity allows.

Skills

Agile ceremonies

Backlog management

Jira usage

Cross-team coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Jira

CI/CD

AWS

Job description

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Full Time Herndon, VA, US

Job Description:

Quevera is seeking a Scrum Master to support mission-critical programs in Herndon and Springfield, Virginia. This position requires a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph and supports Agile software development teams within secure customer environments.

The successful candidate will facilitate Agile ceremonies, manage team backlogs, coordinate cross-functional collaboration, and help ensure successful sprint execution. Working closely with engineering teams and stakeholders, you will remove delivery impediments, monitor Agile metrics, and contribute to technical initiatives that support program objectives.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as the dedicated Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams, facilitating sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Manage and maintain the team backlog, ensuring work items are well-groomed, appropriately prioritized, and include clearly defined acceptance criteria.
• Track and report sprint velocity, burndown, and other Agile metrics while identifying and removing blockers to keep delivery on schedule.
• Coordinate cross-team dependencies and communication across multiple workstreams within the program.
• Contribute to engineering efforts, including infrastructure automation, CI/CD pipeline updates, or light development work, as capacity allows between Scrum Master responsibilities.
• TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Green Badge (may be obtained as part of the crossover process).
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) or equivalent professional experience.
• Three (3) or more years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach, with demonstrated experience leading Agile ceremonies and managing backlogs using Jira or similar tools.
• Familiarity with software development practices, including source control, CI/CD, and code reviews, sufficient to understand development activities and remove technical blockers.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with experience managing competing priorities across multiple teams.
• Willingness to work onsite in a SCIF environment at AWS Herndon or the Springfield customer site up to 100% of the work week.

Desired Skills:

• Experience supporting the Orange customer.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master, or equivalent Agile certification.
• Experience supporting multi-team, cross-disciplinary programs within classified environments.
• Hands-on experience with AWS, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), or DevOps tooling.
• Familiarity with AI/ML or geospatial project workflows.
• Experience using Agile metrics and data-driven approaches to improve team performance.
• Experience with Python, scripting, or light software development to support automation or tooling initiatives.

Why Join Quevera?

Award-Winning Culture

Quevera was recognized as a Top Workplace in the Washington, DC/Baltimore region for 2025, marking our fifth consecutive year receiving this distinction based on employee feedback.

We invest in our employees and their families through a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• 100% employer-paid medical coverage (optional plan)
• Competitive options for Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employer-paid life insurance
• $5,000 annually for education, training, certifications, and professional development
• Career advancement through our structured iQTouch Program
• Up to 6% 401(k) match
• Additional 4% profit-sharing contribution, at company discretion

At Quevera, we believe exceptional people deserve exceptional opportunities. We're more than just a workplace—we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and industry experts committed to delivering mission-critical solutions while fostering professional growth, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Quevera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law. #LI-AA1