Scrum Master with Security Clearance

Nightwing; Capitol Heights (MD); On-site; USD 99,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k plan

PTO

Holidays

Additional insurances

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking a Scrum Master to lead Agile teams, facilitate SAFe ceremonies, and coach teams toward continuous improvement. The role requires 10+ years of Agile experience with 3+ years as Scrum Master, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and active TS/SCI clearance. Candidates must be U.S.

citizens with proficiency in Jira/Confluence and DevSecOps awareness. The position supports SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, and XP practices in classified environments, with responsibilities spanning team

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Agile team experience with 3+ years as Scrum Master.
• Active Certified SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) or Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) certification required.
• Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies in classified environments.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate all team-level SAFe ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Iteration Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives)
• Coach team members in Agile and SAFe practices
• Identify and remove impediments to team progress
• Foster environment for continuous flow and relentless improvement
• Support Product Owner in backlog management and refinement
• Track and report team metrics (velocity, burndown)
• Escalate unresolved impediments through appropriate channels
• Facilitate problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Participate in Scrum Master communities of practice
• Support Program-level events and coordination

Skills

Agile methodologies

Scrum Master

Coaching

SAFe

JIRA

Confluence

Stakeholder management

Facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent substitution)

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers' most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets. Clearance Required: TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

Location: National Capital Region (NCR) or San Antonio, TX Nightwing is seeking a Scrum Master that serves as a servant leader and coach for the Agile team, facilitating SAFe implementation and ensuring adherence to agreed-upon processes. This position removes impediments, fosters high-performing team dynamics, and drives continuous improvement. The Scrum Master educates the team in Scrum, Extreme Programming, Kanban, and SAFe practices while supporting the team's self-organization and goal achievement.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate all team-level SAFe ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Iteration Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives)
• Coach team members in Agile and SAFe practices
• Identify and remove impediments to team progress
• Foster environment for continuous flow and relentless improvement
• Support Product Owner in backlog management and refinement
• Track and report team metrics (velocity, burndown, etc.)
• Escalate unresolved impediments through appropriate channels
• Facilitate problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Participate in Scrum Master communities of practice
• Support Program-level events and coordination

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of Agile team experience with 3+ years as Scrum Master
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent substitution)
• Active Certified SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) or Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) certification required
• Strong understanding of SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, and XP practicesExperience facilitating Agile ceremonies in classified environments
• Excellent coaching, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, or similar Agile tools
• Understanding of DevSecOps practices
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Must be U.S. citizen

Salary & Benefits

The salary associated with this position ($99,000-$206,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate's qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.

• Medical, vision and dental insurance coverage
• 401k plan
• PTO
• Holidays
• Additional insurances

Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.