Scrum Master – Agile Software Delivery

Concept-Solution; Reston (VA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Concept Solutions, LLC (CS) seeks a Scrum Master to support a mission-critical application modernization program for a DoW customer. You will facilitate Agile Scrum practices across multiple teams, coordinate sprint activities, and support backlog management while promoting collaboration and accountability. Remote role with 40 hours/week, Mon–Fri core hours 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Eastern; travel 0–10% to DC metro area; U.S. citizenship and DoW clearance eligibility required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Delivery Lead on Agile software teams.
• Experience facilitating Scrum ceremonies and coordinating sprint activities.
• Experience supporting Federal government programs with milestone-based acceptance.
• Expert-level proficiency with Jira and Confluence for Agile tracking and documentation.
• Strong facilitation, organizational, and communication skills across technical teams and stakeholders.
• Active Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Scrum Master for Agile software teams and facilitate sprint ceremonies.
• Coordinate two-week sprints and customer demonstrations.
• Promote Agile practices and continuous improvement across teams.
• Maintain delivery cadence, track backlog and issues in Jira/Confluence.
• Provide visibility into sprint progress, risks, and milestones to program stakeholders.

Skills

Scrum Master

Agile facilitation

Stakeholder communication

Delivery coordination

Security clearance

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Description

Concept Solutions, LLC (CS) is seeking a Scrum Master supporting a mission-critical application modernization and sustainment program for a Department of War (DoW) customer.

In this role, you will facilitate Agile Scrum practices across multiple software development teams, coordinate sprint activities, support effective backlog and issue management, and help teams maintain a consistent delivery cadence. Working closely with the Program Manager and technical teams, you will promote collaboration, transparency, and accountability while supporting milestone-based delivery and customer acceptance requirements.

Scrum Master & Agile Facilitation

• Serve as Scrum Master for Agile software teams, facilitating sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Support the execution of two-week sprints, ensuring teams maintain a consistent cadence of customer demonstrations.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration across teams to identify delivery challenges, address impediments, and maintain sprint progress.
• Promote Agile best practices and continuous improvement through effective Scrum ceremonies and team engagement.

Delivery Coordination & Tracking

• Maintain the integrated delivery schedule, milestone status, and delivery metrics to support program objectives.
• Support effective backlog and issue tracking, ensuring Jira and Confluence accurately reflect sprint activities, priorities, and delivery progress.
• Coordinate with technical teams and the Program Manager to track deliverables and support milestone-based customer acceptance.

Program Reporting & Communication

• Coordinate milestone updates and program status reporting with the Program Manager.
• Provide clear visibility into sprint progress, delivery risks, issues, and upcoming milestones.
• Facilitate communication among Agile teams and program stakeholders to support timely decisions and successful delivery.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience serving as a Scrum Master or Delivery Lead on Agile software development teams.
• Experience facilitating Scrum ceremonies, coordinating sprint activities, and supporting Agile software delivery.
• Experience supporting Federal government programs with milestone-based acceptance requirements.
• Expert-level proficiency with Jira and Confluence for Agile tracking, backlog management, and documentation.
• Strong facilitation, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical teams and program stakeholders.
• Active Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Work Location and Schedule

• Location: Remote
• Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with core hours of 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Eastern. The program follows two-week sprints, including a customer demonstration each sprint.
• Travel: 0–10%, within the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
• Security Requirement: U.S. citizenship required. Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoW security clearance. An active Secret clearance or higher is strongly preferred and may allow an earlier start.
• Compensation: $100,000–$130,000 base salary, depending on experience.

Company Profile:

Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Concept Solutions, LLC (CS) is a leading small business in technology, engineering, and management consulting. We are the innovative and agile force behind strategic solutions that enhance organizational efficiency and safeguard our nation across Aerospace, Defense, and National Security sectors.

For over 25 years, CS has been a trusted partner for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Defense (DoD) and other federal agencies delivering vital IT, security, and project management services.

Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our adherence to CMMI-DEV ML3, ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018, and ISO/IEC 27001-1:2013 standards. CS boasts company highlights that include:

• Over two decades of experience across over $300 million in contract awards supporting critical FAA programs
• Multiple contract vehicles providing opportunities across FAA, DoD, NOAA, and other Federal agencies
• Innovation Council - CS maintains an active Internal Research and Development (IR&D) program that is geared towards identifying emerging technologies and pursuing technological innovations

At CS, we know our success stems from our talented team. That’s why we prioritize the wellbeing and growth of our employees, fostering a positive culture centered on innovation, engagement, and career development.

Benefits: Concept Solutions offers a competitive benefits and salary package you would receive from a large company. We offer health, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as a comprehensive 401(k) plan with matching and immediate vesting.

Concept Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value workplace diversity. We invite resumes from all interested parties and consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual preference, personal appearance, family responsibility, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or physical disability, matriculation, political affiliation, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Concept Solutions is a VEVRAA federal contractor, and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.