Software Scrum Master (Agile SAFe)

Leidos Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 107,900 - 195,050; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) or retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Leidos Inc. in Huntsville, AL is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to lead Agile teams within a SAFe framework, guiding delivery of mission-critical software and counter UAS solutions.

You will coach cross-functional teams, facilitate key SAFe ceremonies, remove impediments, and partner with Product Owner and RTE to ensure a healthy backlog and steady value delivery. A Secret clearance is preferred and relocation to Huntsville may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field with 8+ years of experience or 6+ with Master's.
• 2+ years serving as an Agile SAFe Scrum Master or Agile facilitator within a large-scale environment.
• Experience facilitating Agile processes and coaching teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and team management skills.
• Ability to identify and remove impediments while promoting team ownership.
• Excellent communication, conflict-resolution, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Currently living in Huntsville, AL or willing to relocate.
• Currently holds or has the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a servant leader and coach for a cross-functional Agile team within SAFe.
• Facilitate Daily Standups, Iteration Planning, Backlog Refinement, Iteration Reviews, Retrospectives, and PI Planning.
• Remove impediments, elevate risks, and address blockers to maintain team flow.
• Support the Product Owner in maintaining a healthy backlog and ready stories.
• Drive team maturity by promoting Agile mindset, Lean thinking, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor velocity, predictability, and flow to improve delivery outcomes.
• Collaborate with RTE, System Architect, Product Manager, and stakeholders across the ART.
• Ensure alignment with SAFe quality practices and compliance processes.
• Foster a collaborative and open team environment.
• Support dependency identification, risk mitigation, and cross-team coordination.
• Encourage inspection, adaptation, and delivery of value.

Skills

Agile SAFe SM

Agile coaching

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

5+? years with Master's (6+ with MS)

Job description

Position Overview

Within the Defense Sector, Leidos currently has an opening for an experienced Scrum Master to work onsite in our Huntsville office. This is an exciting opportunity to use your Agile and SAFe expertise to guide high‑performing teams developing critical counter UAS and missile defense solutions.

This position focuses on servant leadership, Agile coaching, and facilitating the delivery of high‑value software increments within a SAFe framework. You will work with cross‑functional teams to remove impediments, drive continuous improvement, and ensure alignment with program objectives while fostering a collaborative environment that enables mission‑critical software delivery.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as a servant leader and coach for a cross‑functional Agile team, enabling effective delivery within the SAFe framework.
• Facilitate Daily Standups, Iteration Planning, Backlog Refinement, Iteration Reviews, Retrospectives, and supporting PI Planning.
• Remove impediments, elevate risks, and proactively address blockers to maintain team flow.
• Support the Product Owner in maintaining a healthy, prioritized backlog and ensuring stories are ready for implementation.
• Drive team maturity by promoting Agile mindset, Lean thinking, and continuous improvement practices.
• Monitor team performance metrics (velocity, predictability, flow) and guide the team to improve delivery outcomes.
• Collaborate with the Release Train Engineer (RTE), System Architect, Product Manager, and other stakeholders across the Agile Release Train (ART).
• Ensure alignment with SAFe quality practices and compliance processes.
• Foster a collaborative and open team environment.
• Support dependency identification, risk mitigation, and cross‑team coordination.
• Encourage the team to inspect, adapt, and deliver consistent value.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 8+ years of experience or 6+ with Master's.
• 2+ years serving as an Agile SAFe Scrum Master or Agile facilitator within a large‑scale environment.
• Experience facilitating Agile processes and coaching teams.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and team management skills.
• Ability to identify and remove impediments while promoting team ownership.
• Excellent communication, conflict‑resolution, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Currently living in Huntsville, AL or willing to relocate.
• Currently holds or has the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) or Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) certification.
• Strong understanding of Agile Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) practices and process.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $107,900.00 - $195,050.00.

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, 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.