Scrum Master - 177665

Zachary Piper, LLC; Gaithersburg (MD); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k Plan

PTO

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Scrum Master to support a leading federal technology and defense contractor delivering mission-critical software and modernization solutions. This HYBRID position requires proximity within an hour's drive of Gaithersburg, MD; Eagan, MN; or Egg Harbor Township, NJ.

The Scrum Master will serve as a servant leader, facilitating agile ceremonies, removing impediments, and guiding teams toward higher levels of agile maturity, working with Product Owners,

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience with Bachelor's degree, or 6+ years with Master's.
• 2+ years supporting Agile software development programs.
• Hands-on experience as a Scrum Master or Agile facilitator.
• Strong knowledge of Scrum, Kanban and SAFe.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate agile ceremonies including daily standups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and backlog refinement.
• Coordinate PI planning and cross-team collaboration within a SAFe ART.
• Remove impediments to protect delivery timelines and quality.
• Coach teams and stakeholders on agile practices and mindset.
• Track progress with metrics and report risks and dependencies to leadership.
• Support backlog management and ensure user stories are refined.
• Promote continuous improvement through retrospectives and communities of practice.
• Foster collaborative team environment with ownership and accountability.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Scrum/Kanban/SAFe

Stakeholder management

Team facilitation

Servant leadership

Agile coaching

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Scrum Master to support a leading federal technology and defense contractor delivering mission-critical software and modernization solutions for government agencies. This a HYBRID position, candidates must be located within a 1 hour drive from Gaithersburg, MD; Eagan, MN; or Egg Harbor Township, NJ.

The Scrum Master will serve as a servant leader responsible for facilitating agile ceremonies, removing impediments, and guiding teams toward higher levels of agile maturity. The role works closely with Product Owners, engineers, program leadership, and other Scrum Masters to ensure alignment across teams and successful execution of program objectives.

Responsibilities of the Scrum Master:

• Facilitate agile ceremonies including daily standups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and backlog refinement
• Coordinate Program Increment (PI) planning activities and support cross team collaboration within a SAFe Agile Release Train
• Remove impediments and help teams resolve issues that impact delivery timelines or quality
• Guide teams in applying Agile and Lean principles to improve efficiency, transparency, and delivery outcomes
• Coach team members, Product Owners, and stakeholders on agile practices and mindset adoption
• Track team progress using agile metrics and communicate status, risks, and dependencies to leadership and stakeholders
• Coordinate with other Scrum Masters and program leadership through Scrum of Scrums and related forums
• Support backlog management and ensure user stories are properly refined and ready for development
• Promote continuous improvement through retrospectives, communities of practice, and agile maturity assessments
• Foster a collaborative team environment that encourages ownership, accountability, and innovation

Qualifications for the Scrum Master:

• Bachelor's + 8 years or Master's + 6 years of relevant experience; equivalent experience accepted.
• 2+ years supporting Agile software development programs.
• Hands-on experience as a Scrum Master or Agile facilitator within software development teams.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban,SAFe).
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, or similar Agile tools.
• Strong communication, stakeholder coordination, and technical/non-technical collaboration skills.

Nice-to-Haves

• CSM, PSM, or equivalent Scrum certification.
• Government software development program experience.
• SAFe environments, Agile Release Trains (ARTs), and PI Planning.
• Experience supporting DevOps, software engineering, or systems engineering teams.
• Safety-critical or highly regulated software environments.
• FAA, air traffic control, air traffic management, or flight services experience.
• Successful delivery on large-scale government programs.

Compensation for the Scrum Master:

• Salary: $140,000 - $170,000 *depending on experience*
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Plan, PTO, Holidays, Sick Leave if required by law

This job opens for applications on 10/30. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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