Scrum Master, Lead

631 Booz Allen Hamilton_United States; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen is seeking a Scrum Master to coach and support cross-functional Agile teams modernizing mission-critical security systems and improving delivery efficiency. You will facilitate Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe practices, remove impediments, and drive program increment objectives in a complex federal environment.

The role requires Top Secret clearance, a Bachelor's degree, and CSM plus SAFe certifications.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile delivery lead.
• Experience with Agile software project management tools, including JIRA, Azure DevOps, and Confluence.
• Experience facilitating daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint planning, sprint reviews, retrospectives, road mapping, and requirements sessions.
• Experience coaching Agile teams and promoting continuous process improvement.
• Experience collaborating with development, testing, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and operations teams in enterprise environments.
• Experience managing dependencies, removing impediments, and facilitating stakeholder communication.
• Knowledge of project and program management practices supporting federal government technology programs.
• Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and Agile Certification such as SAFe Scrum Master, or SAFe Agilist Certification

Responsibilities

• Coach and support cross-functional Agile teams to deliver program increments.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies and keep teams focused on sprint objectives.
• Remove impediments and drive continuous process improvements.
• Collaborate with development, testing, cybersecurity, and operations teams to ensure delivery of security modernization projects.

Skills

7+ years Scrum Master

Agile leadership

Coaching Agile teams

Stakeholder communication

Dependency management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

JIRA

Azure DevOps

Confluence

Job description

Scrum Master, Lead The Opportunity: As a Scrum Master, you're passionate about outcomes and supporting development and operations teams that are modernizing mission-critical security systems and improving delivery efficiency. You understand Agile best practices, know how to remove impediments early, and can help teams continuously improve the way work gets done. We need a Scrum Master like you to support the next generation of personnel security, vetting, and federal background investigation capabilities. On our team, you'll apply your functional knowledge to coach and support cross-functional Agile teams, maintain focus on sprint and program objectives, and ensure successful project execution. You'll leverage Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe principles to facilitate delivery, improve team performance, and promote transparency across stakeholders. Using Agile tools and metrics, you'll drive sustainable process improvements, strengthen backlog management practices, and support teams in achieving Program Increment Objectives and mission outcomes. In this role, you'll directly impact federal personnel security operations by working alongside clients and technical teams to deliver modernized solutions supporting background investigations, adjudications, identity services, and security vetting activities. You'll collaborate with development, testing, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and operations teams to ensure successful delivery in a complex enterprise environment.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 7+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile delivery lead supporting technology teams
• Experience with Agile software project management tools, including JIRA, Azure DevOps, and Confluence
• Experience facilitating daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint planning, sprint reviews, retrospectives, road mapping, and requirements sessions
• Experience coaching Agile teams and promoting continuous process improvement
• Experience collaborating with development, testing, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and operations teams in enterprise environments
• Experience managing dependencies, removing impediments, and facilitating stakeholder communication
• Knowledge of project and program management practices supporting federal government technology programs
• Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and Agile Certification such as SAFe Scrum Master, or SAFe Agilist Certification

Nice If You Have:

• Experience supporting DCSA, NBIS, eQIP, OPIS, personnel security, identity management, or federal security vetting programs
• Experience working within DoD, Intelligence Community, Homeland Security, or civilian federal agency environments
• Experience with Configuration Management, Change Management, or Release Management processes
• Experience serving in project management, business analysis, product ownership, or operational leadership roles
• Experience supporting federal audit readiness, governance, compliance, or security initiatives
• Experience developing SOPs, training materials, process workflows, dashboards, and governance documentation
• Ability to coach teams toward improved Agile maturity and delivery outcomes
• PMP, Security+, CSPO, or additional Agile Certifications

Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page. Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

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Work Model

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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, local, or international law.

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, local, or international law.

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