TS/SCI Scrum Master – SAFe Coach

Nightwing; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 99,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

401k plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Additional insurances

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking a Scrum Master to serve as a servant leader for an Agile team, facilitating SAFe implementation and removing impediments in a high-demand environment. The role emphasizes coaching, backlog support, and continuous improvement, with TS/SCI clearance and US citizenship required.

The position supports work in the National Capital Region or San Antonio, TX, offering competitive compensation ($99,000–$206,000) and a benefits package including health, retirement, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Agile team experience with 3+ years as Scrum Master.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• U.S. citizen.
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent).
• Strong SAFe/Scrum/Kanban/XP knowledge.
• Experience in classified environments.
• Proficient with Agile tools (JIRA/Confluence).

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.

Skills

Agile experience

Scrum Master

SAFe

Coaching

JIRA/Confluence

Communication

US citizenship

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

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 practices
• Experience 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.

Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and 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.