Scrum Master (Cloud)

Improvix Technologies; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Three weeks of paid annual leave

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and disability coverage

Professional development and paid training opportunities

Job summary

Improvix Technologies is looking for a Scrum Master to support a federal cloud modernization program in Washington, D.C. You will facilitate Scrum ceremonies and work closely with a Product Owner to ensure smooth sprint execution.

The ideal candidate has 5-8 years of Scrum Master experience, is certified (CSM), and holds an active Top Secret clearance. The position involves working in a dynamic environment requiring strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits include competitive pay, 401(k) matching, and comprehensive health insurance.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience as a Scrum Master in IT or software delivery.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating all Scrum ceremonies and managing sprint execution.
• Active Top Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies including daily stand‑ups and sprint reviews.
• Drive sprint demos and maintain sprint board accuracy in Jira.
• Monitor and manage ServiceNow tickets integrated with Jira.

Skills

Facilitating Scrum ceremonies

Proficiency with Jira

Communication and interpersonal skills

Understanding of DevSecOps concepts

Education

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or equivalent

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Tools

Jira

ServiceNow

SharePoint

Job description

Location: 4 days per week On‑Site (1 day telework)
Clearance: Active Top Secret required (Secret considered with ability to obtain Top Secret)

Position Overview

Improvix Technologies is seeking a Scrum Master to support a federal cloud modernization program at a large agency client. In this role, you will serve as the agile backbone for a cloud engineering team focused on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) delivery, facilitating the full Scrum framework and keeping sprint execution on track across a fast‑moving, technically oriented team. This is a dedicated Scrum Master position — you will own the agile process. You will work directly alongside a Product Owner and technical lead, interface periodically with federal stakeholders, and serve as the team's go‑to resource for sprint status, task tracking, and ceremony cadence. The right person brings solid Scrum fundamentals, an adaptable mindset, and the communication skills to hold their own in a room with senior engineers and agency customers alike.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies including daily stand‑ups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
• Drive sprint demos at the close of each sprint, managing the facilitation cadence
• Partner with the Product Owner to refine the backlog, write and break down user stories and subtasks, and maintain sprint board accuracy in Jira
• Serve as the primary point of contact for sprint status visibility — pulling reports, tracking task ownership, and keeping the team and leadership informed
• Maintain documentation and reference materials in SharePoint; coordinate with the BA on documentation deliverables as needed
• Monitor and manage ServiceNow tickets as integrated with the Jira workflow, providing timely status updates to stakeholders
• Support change management activities at a high level, coordinating with technical team members on pipeline and security‑related stories
• Act as an agile culture carrier for the team — setting the standard for how work gets tracked, communicated, and completed

Required Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience as a Scrum Master in an IT or software delivery environment
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or equivalent Scrum/agile certification
• Demonstrated experience facilitating all Scrum ceremonies and managing sprint execution end‑to‑end
• Proficiency with Jira (Atlassian) for story writing, subtask management, and sprint tracking
• Working knowledge of at least one cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP) — specific platform expertise not required, but cloud familiarity is
• High‑level understanding of DevSecOps concepts and delivery pipelines, sufficient to contextualize team stories and facilitate grooming conversations
• Familiarity with ATO (Authority to Operate) processes and federal IT security frameworks (e.g., NIST 800‑53, FedRAMP) at a conceptual level
• Active Top Secret clearance required; active Secret clearance (with ability to obtain TS) will be considered
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills — able to engage confidently with engineers, product leadership, and federal customers

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal IT programs or government cloud modernization initiatives
• Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) specifically — this is a nice‑to‑have, not a requirement
• Experience with SharePoint for documentation management and team knowledge repositories
• Familiarity with ServiceNow, particularly in environments where it is integrated with Jira for ticketing and work intake
• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or SAFe certification
• Cloud certification from any major provider (AWS, GCP, or Azure) demonstrating foundational cloud literacy
• Background supporting change management activities in an agile delivery context

Our Benefits Include

• Competitive compensation and performance‑based incentives
• 401(k) with company match
• Three weeks of paid annual leave that increases with tenure
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Transit and commuting benefits
• Professional development and paid training opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

Improvix Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Security Clearance / Citizenship Requirements

Due to the nature of our government contracts, U.S. citizenship may be required for certain positions, and some roles may require the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

Pay Transparency Statement

In accordance with applicable laws and regulations, Improvix Technologies will not discharge or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing, disclosing, or inquiring about compensation.