Scrum Master (hybrid)

MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Mental health resources

Student loan repayment assistance

Adoption reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

Vantor is seeking a Senior Scrum Master to guide cross-functional engineering teams using Scrum and SAFe frameworks in a hybrid environment with on-site requirements for sensitive activities. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, mentoring, and eliminating blockers to maintain a high-performing cadence across virtual and on-site work.

The candidate will mentor teams, facilitate ceremonies, manage risks, and ensure transparency while collaborating with prime contractors, government

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field (or equivalent operational experience).
• 5+ years of experience leading Agile teams as a Scrum Master, with a proven track record in complex government or defense technology programs.
• Extensive experience operating within Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated experience effectively facilitating Agile ceremonies and driving team engagement in a hybrid/distributed workforce setting.
• Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating Senior-Level Scrum & SAFe Events: Lead and facilitate high-impact Scrum and Scaled Agile events—both virtually and in person—including daily standups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, program increment (PI) planning, and retrospectives.
• Removing Complex Impediments: Identify, track, and resolve high-level technical and organizational blockers, collaborating across prime and subcontractor teams to maintain smooth workflow and delivery across hybrid operating environments.
• Coaching & Mentoring: Coach software engineering teams, Product Owners, and secondary leads on advanced Scrum principles, SAFe practices, and Agile values to continually elevate execution and team maturity.
• Championing Agile & SAFe Principles: Serve as an Agile subject matter expert across the program, ensuring remote and on-site team members understand, adopt, and adhere to Lean-Agile values and continuous delivery practices.
• Fostering Cross-Organizational Collaboration: Drive active communication, team cohesion, and alignment within hybrid engineering teams, prime contractor leads, government stakeholders, and external partners.
• Shielding & Focus: Protect the development team from external churn, scope creep, and mid-sprint distractions to allow sustained focus on team commitments.
• Delivery Metrics & Risk Management: Monitor sprint velocity, burndown/burnup metrics, and delivery risks; proactively design mitigation strategies to keep delivery on schedule.
• Ensuring Program Transparency: Promote operational transparency through regular metric reporting, clear velocity tracking, and open communication channels across program stakeholders.
• Product Owner Guidance: Partner with the Product Owner to optimize backlog refinement, refine feature definitions, and ensure clear alignment on product roadmap priorities.

Skills

Agile

SAFe

Scrum Master

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ADO

Job description

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently.

Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.

To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Citizen. This position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance, applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible for consideration. Employment for cleared roles is contingent upon verification of clearance status.

Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

This position requires an active U.S. Government Security Clearance at the TS/SCI level with CI Polygraph.

This is a hybrid role offering significant work-from-home (WFH) flexibility, combining remote collaboration with periodic on-site presence for sensitive mission activities, classified program synchronization, and key team events.

The Senior Scrum Master is a strategic facilitator, coach, and servant leader who guides cross-functional engineering teams using the Scrum and Scaled Agile (SAFe) frameworks to deliver high-value outcomes. In this senior role, you will be responsible for driving continuous improvement, removing complex systemic impediments, fostering transparent communication, and mentoring both the team and key stakeholders to maintain a self-organizing, highly productive engineering cadence across both virtual and on-site environments.

Work Location & Schedule Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Work-from-Home with periodic on-site requirements). Flexible Telework: Enjoys a high degree of WFH flexibility for standard unclassified program activities, team coordination, and day-to-day sprint management. On-Site Requirements: Occasional travel or on-site presence in customer facility/SCIF spaces required for classified program syncs, PI Planning events, or customer-mandated sessions.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitating Senior-Level Scrum & SAFe Events: Lead and facilitate high-impact Scrum and Scaled Agile events—both virtually and in person—including daily standups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, program increment (PI) planning, and retrospectives.
• Removing Complex Impediments: Identify, track, and resolve high-level technical and organizational blockers, collaborating across prime and subcontractor teams to maintain smooth workflow and delivery across hybrid operating environments.
• Coaching & Mentoring: Coach software engineering teams, Product Owners, and secondary leads on advanced Scrum principles, SAFe practices, and Agile values to continually elevate execution and team maturity.
• Championing Agile & SAFe Principles: Serve as an Agile subject matter expert across the program, ensuring remote and on-site team members understand, adopt, and adhere to Lean-Agile values and continuous delivery practices.
• Fostering Cross-Organizational Collaboration: Drive active communication, team cohesion, and alignment within hybrid engineering teams, prime contractor leads, government stakeholders, and external partners.
• Shielding & Focus: Protect the development team from external churn, scope creep, and mid-sprint distractions to allow sustained focus on team commitments.
• Delivery Metrics & Risk Management: Monitor sprint velocity, burndown/burnup metrics, and delivery risks; proactively design mitigation strategies to keep delivery on schedule.
• Ensuring Program Transparency: Promote operational transparency through regular metric reporting, clear velocity tracking, and open communication channels across program stakeholders.
• Product Owner Guidance: Partner with the Product Owner to optimize backlog refinement, refine feature definitions, and ensure clear alignment on product roadmap priorities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field (or equivalent operational experience).
• 5+ years of experience leading Agile teams as a Scrum Master, with a proven track record in complex government or defense technology programs.
• Extensive experience operating within Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated experience effectively facilitating Agile ceremonies and driving team engagement in a hybrid/distributed workforce setting.
• Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Deep Mastery of Agile & SAFe: Advanced, practical understanding of Agile methodologies, Scrum principles, and SAFe frameworks applied to complex software/data systems.
• Executive-Level Communication: Superior communication and interpersonal skills to build trust and alignment across prime partners, government customers, and cross-functional hybrid teams.
• Advanced Facilitation & Mentorship: Demonstrated ability to run large-scale facilitation events (e.g., PI Planning, joint retrospectives) both in person and via virtual collaboration platforms.
• Complex Problem Solving: Strong conflict-resolution skills with a proactive approach to identifying root causes and negotiating resolutions.
• Tooling Proficiency: Deep hands-on experience with enterprise Agile and remote collaboration tools, including Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps (ADO), and digital whiteboarding tools.
• Servant Leadership: Proven ability to inspire, motivate, and empower engineering teams while driving mission success in a fast-paced environment.

Pay Transparency:

• To support pay transparency, Vantor includes salary ranges in all U.S. job postings. Starting pay for this role will fall within the listed range and will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role should not expect to receive compensation at the top of the range. The listed range reflects the expected pay for this position, and final offers will be determined based on each candidate’s experience, expertise, and alignment with the role.
• ● The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $116,000.00 - $154,000.00 - $169,400.00 annually. For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

Benefits:

• Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers

EEO Policy:

Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities in compliance with federal and state laws.