Scrum Master

CACI; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking a Scrum Master to support agile software development teams delivering mission-critical applications for government customers. The role will facilitate sprint events, coach teams on Scrum, and partner with the Product Owner to refine a clear backlog with acceptance criteria.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years as a Scrum Master, strong facilitation skills, and proficiency with Jira and Confluence. Up to 10% travel is required across the Contiguous US.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master for software delivery teams.
• Solid knowledge of Scrum, Agile planning, backlog refinement and continuous improvement.
• Experience coaching teams with varying levels of Agile maturity.
• Proficiency with Jira and Confluence, including dashboards and reports.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews and retrospectives; support backlog refinement.
• Coach team members and stakeholders on Agile principles and Scrum practices.
• Partner with the Product Owner to maintain a prioritized backlog with clear acceptance criteria.
• Help teams establish achievable sprint goals and coordinate development, testing, and releases.
• Identify and help resolve impediments; manage cross-team dependencies and leadership escalation.
• Maintain sprint information in Jira and use metrics to improve predictability and reporting.

Skills

3+ years Scrum

Agile coaching

Stakeholder communication

Team facilitation

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Job Title: Scrum Master

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Scrum Master to support Agile software development teams delivering mission-critical applications for government customers. The Scrum Master will facilitate effective team coordination, remove impediments, and promote continuous improvement throughout the software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, and support productive backlog refinement sessions.


• Coach team members and stakeholders on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and team accountability.


• Partner with the Product Owner to maintain a prioritized, well-refined backlog with clear acceptance criteria.


• Help teams establish achievable sprint goals and coordinate development, testing, and release activities.


• Identify and help resolve impediments, manage cross-team dependencies, and elevate issues requiring leadership support.


• Maintain accurate sprint information in Jira and use metrics to improve predictability, identify delivery risks, and support stakeholder reporting.


• Capture key decisions and action items from team discussions and track follow-through.


• Foster collaboration among developers, testers, business analysts, DevOps personnel, and government stakeholders.


• Help teams manage changing priorities while maintaining focus on sprint goals and sustainable delivery.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience serving as a Scrum Master or facilitating Agile delivery for software development teams.


• Demonstrated knowledge of Scrum principles, Agile planning, backlog refinement, estimation, and continuous improvement practices.


• Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies and coaching teams with varying levels of Agile maturity.


• Proficiency with Jira and Confluence, including managing sprint boards, dashboards, reports, and team documentation.


• Working knowledge of the software development lifecycle, including requirements development, testing, defect management, and release coordination.


• Experience using Agile metrics, such as velocity, burndown, and cycle time, to support team improvement and communicate delivery trends.


• Strong facilitation, communication, organization, and conflict-resolution skills.


• Ability to coordinate across technical teams and communicate clearly with customers and program leadership.

What You Can Expect

A culture of integrity. At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust. CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth. Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$60,100 - $123,200

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.