Scrum Master

Booz Allen Hamilton; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in Washington, DC seeks a senior Scrum Master and technical project manager to lead Agile delivery of mission-focused software. You will work with software engineers, technical leads, product owners, and government stakeholders to translate priorities into executable work and maintain a steady delivery cadence.

You will coach teams on Agile practices, foster accountability, remove blockers, and drive continuous improvement in predictability and software delivery within a

Qualifications

• 4+ years leading or coordinating software development teams through the SDLC.
• Experience as Scrum Master, delivery lead, or supporting software engineering teams.
• Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies: sprint planning, stand-ups, backlog refinement, reviews, retrospectives.
• Experience partnering with product owners and technical leads to backlogs and delivery plans.
• Experience identifying, analyzing, tracking, and managing project risks, issues, dependencies, blockers, and opportunities.
• Experience coordinating dependencies across software engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and product teams.
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or Business and 7+ years of experience supporting Agile software delivery, or 11+ years of experience without a degree.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and ensure meaningful outcomes.
• Maintain actionable backlogs with product owners and leads.
• Establish delivery cadence and track commitments.
• Identify dependencies and risks and remove blockers.
• Communicate progress and decisions to stakeholders.

Skills

4+ years of experience leading or co-?

Scrum Master / delivery lead

Facilitate Agile ceremonies

Partner with product owners & leads

Identify/manage risks & blockers

Coordinate across teams

Jira & Confluence

TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or Business

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Join a culture of empowerment and connectivity.

Develop your craft

Learn the skills you need to accelerate your career.

Discover benefits that your life and work.

Innovate with intention

Build mission-ready tech that protects the nation.

Are you passionate about helping technical teams turn complex mission requirements into delivered software capabilities? Do you thrive at the intersection of software engineering, Agile delivery, and client engagement? We’re looking for an experienced technical project manager and Scrum Master who can bring structure, transparency, and momentum to a fast-paced software development environment. You’ll facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, while ensuring those activities drive meaningful outcomes rather than simply satisfying process requirements. You’ll partner with technical leads and product owners to maintain actionable backlogs, establish realistic delivery plans, track commitments, and continuously improve how the team plans and delivers software.

As a senior Scrum Master, you’ll work alongside software engineers, technical leads, product owners, and government stakeholders to manage the delivery of mission-focused software capabilities throughout the software development lifecycle. You’ll help the team translate priorities into executable work, establish and maintain delivery cadence, identify dependencies and risks, remove blockers, and ensure stakeholders have a clear understanding of progress, challenges, and upcoming decisions. As a senior member of the team, you’ll help establish delivery processes and Agile practices that fit the mission rather than applying a one‑size‑fits‑all methodology. You’ll coach team members on effective Agile practices, promote accountability and collaboration, and continuously identify opportunities to improve team effectiveness, predictability, and software delivery. Work with us as we deliver mission‑focused technology that makes a difference.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 4+ years of experience leading or coordinating software development teams through the software development lifecycle

• Experience serving as a Scrum Master, delivery lead, or role supporting software engineering teams

• Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives

• Experience partnering with product owners and technical leads to develop, prioritize, and maintain software development backlogs and delivery plans

• Experience identifying, analyzing, tracking, and managing project risks, issues, dependencies, blockers, and opportunities through resolution

• Experience coordinating dependencies and delivery activities across software engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and product teams

• Experience using Jira and Confluence to manage software development activities, documentation, backlogs, sprint execution, risks, dependencies, and reporting

• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or Business field and 7+ years of experience supporting Agile software delivery, or software development programs or 11 + years of experience supporting Agile software delivery, or software development programs in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience supporting Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, or other federal government software development programs

• Experience supporting software delivery in classified or highly regulated environments

• Experience managing multiple development teams, workstreams, or interconnected software capabilities

• Experience with DevSecOps environments, CI/CD concepts, cloud‑based software delivery, or modern software engineering practices

• Experience supporting technical roadmap development, release planning, or capability‑based planning

• Experience developing or implementing Agile delivery metrics, dashboards, or measures of team predictability and performance

• Experience working directly with senior government leaders and translating technical delivery information into executive‑level communications

• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI‑ACP), or equivalent Agile certification, SAFe Scrum Master, SAFe Agilist, or other relevant SAFe certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well‑being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Scrum Master

The Opportunity:

Are you passionate about helping technical teams turn complex mission requirements into delivered software capabilities? Do you thrive at the intersection of software engineering, Agile delivery, and client engagement? We’re looking for an experienced technical project manager and Scrum Master who can bring structure, transparency, and momentum to a fast‑paced software development environment. You’ll facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, while ensuring those activities drive meaningful outcomes rather than simply satisfying process requirements. You’ll partner with technical leads and product owners to maintain actionable backlogs, establish realistic delivery plans, track commitments, and continuously improve how the team plans and delivers software.

As a senior Scrum Master, you’ll work alongside software engineers, technical leads, product owners, and government stakeholders to manage the delivery of mission‑focused software capabilities throughout the software development lifecycle. You’ll help the team translate priorities into executable work, establish and maintain delivery cadence, identify dependencies and risks, remove blockers, and ensure stakeholders have a clear understanding of progress, challenges, and upcoming decisions. As a senior member of the team, you’ll help establish delivery processes and Agile practices that fit the mission rather than applying a one‑size‑fits‑all methodology. You’ll coach team members on effective Agile practices, promote accountability and collaboration, and continuously identify opportunities to improve team effectiveness, predictability, and software delivery. Work with us as we deliver mission‑focused technology that makes a difference.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 4+ years of experience leading or coordinating software development teams through the software development lifecycle

• Experience serving as a Scrum Master, delivery lead, or role supporting software engineering teams

• Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand‑ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives

• Experience partnering with product owners and technical leads to develop, prioritize, and maintain software development backlogs and delivery plans

• Experience identifying, analyzing, tracking, and managing project risks, issues, dependencies, blockers, and opportunities through resolution

• Experience coordinating dependencies and delivery activities across software engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and product teams

• Experience using Jira and Confluence to manage software development activities, documentation, backlogs, sprint execution, risks, dependencies, and reporting

• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or Business field and 7+ years of experience supporting Agile software delivery, or software development programs or 11 + years of experience supporting Agile software delivery, or software development programs in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience supporting Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, or other federal government software development programs

• Experience supporting software delivery in classified or highly regulated environments

• Experience managing multiple development teams, workstreams, or interconnected software capabilities

• Experience with DevSecOps environments, CI/CD concepts, cloud‑based software delivery, or modern software engineering practices

• Experience supporting technical roadmap development, release planning, or capability‑based planning

• Experience developing or implementing Agile delivery metrics, dashboards, or measures of team predictability and performance

• Experience working directly with senior government leaders and translating technical delivery information into executive‑level communications

• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI‑ACP), or equivalent Agile certification, SAFe Scrum Master, SAFe Agilist, or other relevant SAFe certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well‑being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in‑person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people‑first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.