Scrum Master

INflow Federal; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

US Citizenship required

DoD 8140 compliance training

Job summary

INflow Federal, a DoD-focused contracting firm with a strong veteran workforce, seeks a Scrum Master to lead agile software delivery for an Intelligence Community client in Springfield, VA. You’ll unblock teams, guide ceremonies, and drive velocity while upholding disciplined agile practices.

The role requires 3-5 years of relevant experience and a BS in CS or related field. Active DoD TS/SCI clearance is required, with potential for travel and compliance responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, and work experience.

Responsibilities

• Guide the scrum team through all sprints of a program increment, removing impediments and championing the team.
• Organize and facilitate sprint planning, release planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and other agile events.
• Track and communicate team metrics and sprint/release progress to all teams and management.
• Assist the scrum team in developing and estimating user stories that are clearly articulated with well-defined acceptance criteria.
• Update agile tracking systems to provide transparency on product and sprint backlogs.
• Assist with internal and external communication.
• Assist product owners with backlog grooming.
• Assist the team with making appropriate commitments through story selection and task definition.
• Determine and remove impediments that interfere with the team's ability to deliver assigned goals.
• Facilitate discussion and conflict resolution.
• Promote continuous improvement and help teams increase velocity.
• Promote a collaborative team environment that fosters experimentation, creativity, and innovation.
• Collaborate with fellow scrum masters to promote best practices

Skills

Scrum Master

Agile

Team coordination

3-5 years experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline

Job description

About INflow Federal - founded in 2013, INflow Federal is a mission-driven small business delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of War (DoW) and Joint Force operations across 20+ states. Our strength comes from our people - especially the Veterans who make up over 50% of our workforce. Through our Veteran Outreach Program and employee-first culture, we invest deeply in professional growth, well-being, and innovation. Known for our agility, transparency, and integrity, INflow combines real-world experience with emerging technologies like AI/ML to help our customers lead in a rapidly evolving defense landscape. We empower both our employees and mission partners to stay ahead - driving smarter, faster, and more secure outcomes.

Job Overview:

As a Scrum Master, you'll be at the heart of our mission to deliver agile, high-velocity software capabilities to our Intelligence Community customer in Springfield, VA. Your leadership will keep development teams unblocked, focused, and continuously improving – driving our commitment to disciplined agile delivery and mission-ready software.

Here, your work is more than a job – it's a journey in innovation. With opportunities to work on high-impact projects, access to the latest technologies, and a culture that thrives on creativity and collaboration, INflow Federal is where your expertise can truly make a difference.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Guide the scrum team through all sprints of a program increment, removing impediments and championing the team
• Organize and facilitate sprint planning, release planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and other agile events
• Track and communicate team metrics and sprint/release progress to all teams and management
• Assist the scrum team in developing and estimating user stories that are clearly articulated with well-defined acceptance criteria
• Update agile tracking systems to provide transparency on product and sprint backlogs
• Assist with internal and external communication
• Assist product owners with backlog grooming
• Assist the team with making appropriate commitments through story selection and task definition
• Determine and remove impediments that interfere with the team's ability to deliver assigned goals
• Facilitate discussion and conflict resolution
• Promote continuous improvement and help teams increase velocity
• Promote a collaborative team environment that fosters experimentation, creativity, and innovation
• Collaborate with fellow scrum masters to promote best practices

Required Experience

• 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, and work experience

Clearance Requirements

• Active DoD TS/SCI

$110,000 - $155,000 a year

This is the likely salary range for this position. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Certification Requirements

Most of our contracts require DoD 8140 (formerly 8570) compliance. We built8140.study - our certification training platform - to help. This helps you study for certifications such as the CompTIA Security+.

Other Notes

• Some travel may be required: Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. This is subject to change at the direction of the customer.
• If accommodation is needed with your application or the interview process for applicants with disabilities, please contact Human Resources at 703-594-8601.
• Candidate must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must have willingness to perform duties not listed in the job description as required by INflow and our customer.

Citizenship Requirements

* Please note that INflow Federal is a defense contractor. Pursuant to our government contracts, candidates must be US Citizens to be considered for employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Diversity and Inclusion

INflow provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This commitment applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Job applicants and employees are evaluated solely on job-related qualifications and experience.