Scrum Master III at Agile Defense

Agile Defense; Nellis Air Force Base Census-Designated Place (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Agile Defense is seeking a Scrum Master III to support Agile teams delivering AI, data, and national‑defense capabilities. You will facilitate key Scrum rituals, align backlogs, remove impediments, and track performance metrics to ensure successful delivery within complex environments.

The ideal candidate holds a Certified Scrum Master or equivalent certification, maintains a TS/SCI clearance, and is proficient with Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft Teams to enable collaboration across technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of experience supporting Agile teams or working in an Agile environment.
• Certified Scrum Master or comparable certification required.
• Experience leading daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives; backlog refinement; impediment removal; coaching.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate daily stand‑ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Support backlog refinement and assist Product Owners in maintaining aligned backlogs.
• Identify, track, and remove impediments to keep delivery on track.
• Provide foundational Agile coaching and demonstrate servant leadership.
• Track Agile metrics such as velocity and sprint health.
• Communicate risks, dependencies, and progress across teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Scrum Master

Agile coaching

Jira

Confluence

Team facilitation

Backlog refinement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Requisition #: 1852

Job Title: Scrum Master III

Location: Peterson Space Force Base, CO

Clearance Level: TS/SCI, Must have TS + SCI eligibility

Certification: Certified Scrum Master or a comparable industry certification is required.

About Agile Defense

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next. Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Job Description

Agile Defense is seeking a Scrum Master III to support Agile teams delivering AI, data, and national‑defense capabilities. This role facilitates essential Scrum activities, aligns backlogs, removes team impediments, tracks Agile performance metrics, and promotes strong collaboration across technical and mission partners. The Scrum Master III plays a key role in driving continuous improvement and ensuring successful delivery within complex, high‑impact environments.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Facilitate daily stand‑ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
• Support backlog refinement and assist Product Owners in maintaining aligned and prioritized backlogs
• Identify, track, and remove impediments to keep delivery on track
• Provide foundational Agile coaching and demonstrate servant leadership
• Track Agile metrics such as velocity, burn‑down charts, and overall sprint health
• Communicate risks, dependencies, and progress across teams and stakeholders
• Foster collaboration and continuous improvement across technical and mission teams
• Use Jira and Confluence for workflow, documentation, and team coordination
• Utilize Microsoft Teams or similar collaboration tools for communication and alignment
• Contribute foundational knowledge of AI/ML pipelines, data engineering, or national‑defense project environments
• Support the delivery of AI, data, and defense‑related capabilities in alignment with Agile best practices

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, project management, information systems, computer science, engineering, or a related field
• Equivalent combinations of education, military experience, Agile certification, and relevant experience supporting Agile teams may be considered 2+ years of experience supporting Agile teams or working within an Agile development environment.
• Certified Scrum Master or a comparable industry certification is required
• Experience supporting daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives; backlog‑refinement support; impediment identification and removal; foundational Agile coaching and servant leadership
• Basic proficiency with Jira and Confluence; familiarity with Microsoft Teams or comparable collaboration tools
• Ability to track velocity, burn‑down charts, and sprint health
• Maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Scrum Master or comparable industry certification
• Exposure to the Scaled Agile Framework DoD or federal‑contracting experience
• Familiarity with program‑management principles and methodologies
• Demonstrated interest in continued growth within Agile and Scrum roles