Scrum Master II

Kentro; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Kentro seeks a Scrum Master II to support the FAA ATLAS program, leading agile delivery across a large portfolio in a remote, US-based role with EST hours. The candidate will coach teams, facilitate ceremonies, and ensure delivery visibility, dependencies management, and risk mitigation to maximize performance.

Ideal candidates have a CS/IS/Business degree, 2–4 years in agile delivery, and experience with Jira/Confluence, SAFe/Scrum, and AI-assisted backlog refinement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• 2–4 years of experience in Scrum Master, project management, or Agile delivery roles.
• Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies in distributed/remote environments.
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
• Experience delivering data, analytics, or software development projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience applying AI tools to backlog refinement, sprint reporting, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and coach Agile teams supporting FAA initiatives to improve flow, predictability, quality, and timely delivery of solutions.
• Facilitate agile ceremonies, such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, system demos, retrospectives, etc.
• Maintain delivery visibility across scope, schedule, risks, and dependencies; coordinate cross-team dependencies and report status to leadership.
• Facilitate identification and resolution of dependencies and risks; help implement mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate cross-team collaboration with architects, other Scrum Masters, product owners, and system teams to remove impediments.
• Drive continuous improvement through metrics and feedback loops focused on flow, quality, and value.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders, product owners, engineers, and teams to align on priorities while preserving Product Owner accountability.
• Drive Agile best practices, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement across the team.
• Facilitate adoption of DevSecOps delivery practices, CI/CD flow, and Kanban/Scrum to reduce bottlenecks and improve lead time.
• Coach teams toward higher performance, engagement, accountability, and ownership of commitments.

Skills

CSM

PSM

SAFe Scrum Master

Agile delivery

Jira

Confluence

AI tools for backlog

Stakeholder management

Remote team facilitation

DevSecOps / CI–CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Business or related

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Overview

Thank you for considering IT Concepts dba Kentro, where innovation drives opportunity and collaboration leads to success. Our dynamic community of experts is fully committed to advancing our customers' missions, fostering professional growth, and making a positive impact on our communities.

By joining our supportive community, you will find that Kentro is dedicated to your personal and professional development. Together, we can drive meaningful change, spark innovation, and achieve extraordinary milestones.

Kentro is seeking a Scrum Master II to support the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Accelerated Transformation of Legacy Applications and Systems (ATLAS) program — one of the largest civilian IT modernization efforts in the federal government. ATLAS covers a mission-support portfolio of more than 200 applications and roughly 3,000 databases, moving the agency off legacy sustainment and onto cloud-native architectures, automated workflows, DevSecOps delivery, and integrated AI capability.

This role is responsible for leading Agile delivery efforts, managing complex technical projects by improving flow and maximizing performance, and leveraging data-driven approaches across the FAA portfolio. The ideal candidate will bridge leadership, technical teams, and stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and mission-focused solutions in a dynamic operational environment.

Location: Remote - This position can be performed remotely within the United States and will support Eastern Time working hours.

Compensation Range: The pay range for this position is $100,000-119,000 annually. Kentro determines compensation by evaluating current government contracting and commercial market conditions, as well as the role's specific requirements. Final salary placement within this range will be based on the candidate's relevant skills, experience, education, certifications, location, and security clearance level, where applicable.

This Job Description reflects the primary duties of the role; however, it is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Team members may be asked to take on additional responsibilities in alignment with customer expectations, business needs, and Kentro's culture of collaboration and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and coach Agile teams supporting FAA initiatives to improve flow, predictability, quality, and timely delivery of solutions.
• Facilitate agile ceremonies, such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, system demos, retrospectives, etc.
• Maintain delivery visibility across scope, schedule, risks, and dependencies across multiple efforts; coordinate cross-team dependencies, surface constraints, and report status to leadership without assuming product or resource ownership.
• Facilitate the identification and resolution of dependencies and risks across teams; help implement mitigation strategies and escalation as needed.
• Facilitate cross-team collaboration with architects, other Scrum Masters, product owners, and system teams to remove impediments that affect multiple teams and the Agile team's flow.
• Drive continuous improvement through metrics and feedback loops, focusing on flow, quality, and customer value.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders, product owners, engineers, and other teams to align on priorities and deliverables while preserving Product Owner accountability for backlog priority and product decisions
• Drive Agile best practices, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement across the team
• Facilitate team adoption of DevSecOps delivery practices, CI/CD flow, and Kanban/Scrum approaches to reduce bottlenecks, improve lead time, and make delivery constraints visible.
• Coach teams toward higher levels of performance, engagement, accountability, and ownership of commitments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, business, or other related discipline
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master, or SAFe Scrum Master
• 2-4 years of experience in Scrum Master, project management, or Agile delivery role leading software or platform delivery teams
• Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies in a distributed/remote environment
• Working knowledge of Agile tooling such as Jira, Confluence, etc.
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (e.g. Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)
• Experience facilitating delivery of data, analytics, or software development projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated practical experience coaching Agile teams, with a track record of improving team flow and performance.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills; ability to lead without authority and influence across teams and stakeholders.
• Experience applying AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot, or comparable) to streamline backlog refinement, sprint reporting, and team documentation is strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with FAA or federal IT programs serving as a Scrum Master.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks and tools is desirable.
• Experience with large-scale programs or large solutions and coordinating work across multiple teams.
• Knowledge of relevant metrics (flow metrics, lead time, cumulative flow, etc.) and how to interpret them to drive improvements.

Clearance Requirement

• US Citizen
• Existing FAA suitability determination or transferable federal background investigation strongly preferred

Benefits

The Company

We believe in generating success collaboratively, enabling long-term mission success, and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner, let’s solve challenges, think innovatively, and maximize impact. As a valued member of our team, you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths, all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts that pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork, dedication, and excellence.

We hold three ISO certifications (27001:2013, 20000-1:2011, 9001:2015), two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC) and CMMC Level 2 Certification.

Industry Recognition

Growth | Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Private Companies, DC Metro List Fastest Growing; Washington Business Journal: Fastest Growing Companies, Top Performing Small Technology Companies in Greater D.C.

Culture | Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 Honoree; Virginia Best Place to Work; Washington Business Journal: Best Places to Work, Corporate Diversity Index Winner – Mid-Size Companies, Companies Owned by People of Color; Department of Labor’s HireVets for our work helping veterans transition; SECAF Award of Excellence finalist; Victory Military Friendly Brand; Virginia Values Veterans (V3); Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Corporate Breath Award

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401k including an employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more. We invest in our employees – Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development. Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations. We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking. We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development.

We work hard; we play hard. Kentro is committed to incorporating fun into every day. We dedicate funds for activities – virtual and in-person – e.g., we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations. In alignment with our commitment to our communities, we also host and attend charity galas/events. We believe in appreciating your commitment and building a positive workspace for you to be creative, innovative, and happy.

Commitment Equal Opportunity Employment & VEVRAA

Kentro is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Kentro is strongly committed to compliance with VEVRAA and other applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. We have developed comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure our hiring practices align with these requirements.

As part of our VEVRAA compliance efforts, Kentro has established an equal opportunity plan outlining our commitment to recruiting, hiring, and advancing protected veterans. This plan is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure its effectiveness.

We encourage protected veterans to self-identify during the application process. This information is strictly confidential and will only be used for reporting and compliance purposes as required by law. Providing this information is voluntary and will not impact your employment eligibility.

Our commitment to equal employment opportunity extends beyond legal compliance. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees, including protected veterans, are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.

Accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need to discuss reasonable accommodations, please email [e-mail].