Senior Scrum Master — Federal IT, Remote

ICF

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 131,000 - 222,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

ICF is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to support Agile delivery for a cross-functional development team. This role partners with Product Owners, technical teams, and stakeholders to ensure Agile best practices are followed, delivery commitments are met, and continuous improvement is embedded in the team’s culture.

This position is remote within the National Capitol Region (Washington, DC) with periodic travel to the client office.

Qualifications

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
10+ years of experience supporting Agile software development processes.
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field.

Responsibilities

Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile development teams, facilitating all core Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Coach teams on Agile principles, Scrum framework, and continuous improvement practices.
Remove impediments that impact team delivery and proactively manage risks and dependencies.
Partner with Product Owners to support backlog refinement, prioritization, and story readiness.
Promote transparency through effective reporting on sprint progress, metrics, and delivery outcomes.
Foster collaboration across cross-functional teams, including developers, testers, UX, and program leadership.
Ensure Agile practices align with federal program requirements, security constraints, and compliance expectations.
Support Agile transformation efforts and mentor team members on Agile maturity.