Senior Scrum Master

Lyteforge; Illinois; On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave and Retirement

Job summary

Leidos in the United States seeks a Senior Scrum Master to guide agile teams delivering secure cloud modernization for the US Coast Guard. You will facilitate ceremonies, remove impediments, and partner with product owners and engineers to align with mission priorities.

A strong background in Agile, JIRA/Confluence, and cross‑functional collaboration is required; U.S. citizenship and DoD clearance eligibility are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Computer Science, Information Systems, Business)
• 8+ years of experience in Agile project delivery, including 4+ years as a Scrum Master
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI‑ACP, or equivalent Agile certification
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and DevSecOps principles
• Experience using Agile tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or similar platforms
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, retrospectives, and reviews
• Coach team members on Agile principles and best practices to promote a culture of accountability and transparency
• Remove impediments and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure smooth sprint execution
• Track and report team progress using Agile metrics and tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence)
• Collaborate with Product Owners and technical leads to refine backlogs and prioritize work
• Support cross‑functional coordination across engineering, cybersecurity, and program management teams
• Promote continuous improvement through feedback loops and process refinement
• Ensure alignment with USCG mission priorities and Leidos delivery standards

Skills

Facilitation

Agile coaching

Team leadership

Communication

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Senior Scrum Master – Leidos

Description

Join us in transforming how technology serves those who serve. At Leidos, we're not just delivering solutions – we're pioneering the future of defense and intelligence technology. Our diverse teams of innovators unite around a singular purpose: empowering our customers to succeed in their critical missions. We believe in leading with integrity, investing in our communities, and building sustainably for tomorrow.

Shape the future of digital defense. Our Digital Modernization sector is at the forefront of next-generation technology, architecting cutting-edge solutions in cyber defense, logistics optimization, security operations, and decision intelligence. We're the minds behind the mission‑critical systems that keep our nation secure. This position is pending award of contract.

The Mission The Digital Modernization Sector at Leidos is seeking a dynamic Scrum Master to support cloud modernization initiatives for the United States Coast Guard (USCG) at Command, Control, Communication, Computer, Cyber, and Intelligence Service Center (C5ISC) in the Alexandria, VA area. This role is part of a high‑impact program focused on delivering secure, scalable cloud solutions that enable operational agility and resilience across the USCG enterprise. As Scrum Master, you will guide Agile teams through sprint planning, execution, and delivery, removing obstacles, fostering collaboration, and ensuring alignment with program goals. You'll work closely with cloud engineers, cybersecurity analysts, and program leadership to drive continuous improvement and deliver value to the mission.

Key Tasks

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, retrospectives, and reviews
• Coach team members on Agile principles and best practices to promote a culture of accountability and transparency
• Remove impediments and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure smooth sprint execution
• Track and report team progress using Agile metrics and tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence)
• Collaborate with Product Owners and technical leads to refine backlogs and prioritize work
• Support cross‑functional coordination across engineering, cybersecurity, and program management teams
• Promote continuous improvement through feedback loops and process refinement
• Ensure alignment with USCG mission priorities and Leidos delivery standards

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Computer Science, Information Systems, Business)
• 8+ years of experience in Agile project delivery, including 4+ years as a Scrum Master
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI‑ACP, or equivalent Agile certification
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and DevSecOps principles
• Experience using Agile tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or similar platforms
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting DHS, USCG, or other federal cloud modernization efforts
• Familiarity with SAFe or other scaled Agile frameworks
• Experience working with technical teams in cloud, cybersecurity, or enterprise IT environments

Pay Range

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave and Retirement

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Original Posting

June 23, 2026

Closing Notes

For U.S. Positions: Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date.