Scrum Master, Lead
About The Position
Booz Allen is seeking a Scrum Master to support development and operations teams modernizing mission-critical federal security systems and improving delivery efficiency. The role supports personnel security, vetting, and federal background investigation capabilities, including solutions for background investigations, adjudications, identity services, and security vetting activities. The Scrum Master coaches and supports cross-functional Agile teams, keeps work focused on sprint and program objectives, and helps ensure successful project execution. The position uses Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe principles to facilitate delivery, improve team performance, promote transparency among stakeholders, strengthen backlog management, and drive sustainable process improvements. The Scrum Master also supports teams in achieving Program Increment Objectives and mission outcomes while collaborating with clients and technical teams across development, testing, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and operations.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile delivery lead supporting technology teams.
- Experience with Agile software project management tools, including JIRA, Azure DevOps, and Confluence.
- Experience facilitating daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint planning, sprint reviews, retrospectives, road mapping, and requirements sessions.
- Experience coaching Agile teams and promoting continuous process improvement.
- Experience collaborating with development, testing, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and operations teams in enterprise environments.
- Experience managing dependencies, removing impediments, and facilitating stakeholder communication.
- Knowledge of project and program management practices supporting federal government technology programs.
- Top Secret clearance.
- Bachelor's degree.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and an Agile certification such as SAFe Scrum Master or SAFe Agilist Certification.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting DCSA, NBIS, eQIP, OPIS, personnel security, identity management, or federal security vetting programs.
- Experience working within DoD, Intelligence Community, Homeland Security, or civilian federal agency environments.
- Experience with Configuration Management, Change Management, or Release Management processes.
- Experience serving in project management, business analysis, product ownership, or operational leadership roles.
- Experience supporting federal audit readiness, governance, compliance, or security initiatives.
- Experience developing SOPs, training materials, process workflows, dashboards, and governance documentation.
- Ability to coach teams toward improved Agile maturity and delivery outcomes.
- PMP, Security+, CSPO, or additional Agile certifications.
Responsibilities
- Coach and support cross-functional Agile teams.
- Maintain focus on sprint and program objectives and support successful project execution.
- Facilitate delivery using Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe principles.
- Improve team performance and promote transparency across stakeholders.
- Use Agile tools and metrics to drive sustainable process improvements.
- Strengthen backlog management practices and support achievement of Program Increment Objectives and mission outcomes.
- Facilitate daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint planning, sprint reviews, retrospectives, road mapping, and requirements sessions.
- Manage dependencies, remove impediments, and facilitate stakeholder communication.
- Collaborate with clients and development, testing, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and operations teams.
Benefits
- Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits.
- Paid leave.
- Professional development.
- Tuition assistance.
- Work-life programs.
- Dependent care.
- Recognition awards for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
