Scrum Master (hybrid)

Vantor•Arlington, VA

1d•$116,000 - $169,400•Hybrid

About The Position

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world. To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Citizen. This position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance, applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible for consideration. Employment for cleared roles is contingent upon verification of clearance status. Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Please review the job details below. This position requires an active U.S. Government Security Clearance at the TS/SCI level with CI Polygraph. Vantor has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Scrum Master within our Intelligence business unit, advancing critical national security missions through cutting-edge technology. As a core member of our team, you will leverage your deep Agile expertise on a highly collaborative team to deliver scalable, state-of-the-art capabilities for our prime contractor and government customers. This is a hybrid role offering significant work-from-home (WFH) flexibility, combining remote collaboration with periodic on-site presence for sensitive mission activities, classified program synchronization, and key team events. The Senior Scrum Master is a strategic facilitator, coach, and servant leader who guides cross-functional engineering teams using the Scrum and Scaled Agile (SAFe) frameworks to deliver high-value outcomes. In this senior role, you will be responsible for driving continuous improvement, removing complex systemic impediments, fostering transparent communication, and mentoring both the team and key stakeholders to maintain a self-organizing, highly productive engineering cadence across both virtual and on-site environments. Vantor is expanding its high-performance team with professionals who share a passion for building mission-critical, advanced IT and analytic solutions in a collaborative, outcome-driven environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field (or equivalent operational experience).
5+ years of experience leading Agile teams as a Scrum Master, with a proven track record in complex government or defense technology programs.
Extensive experience operating within Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) enterprise environments.
Demonstrated experience effectively facilitating Agile ceremonies and driving team engagement in a hybrid/distributed workforce setting.
Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph required.
U.S. Citizen.
Active U.S. Government security clearance at the TS/SCI level with CI Polygraph.

Nice To Haves

Advanced, practical understanding of Agile methodologies, Scrum principles, and SAFe frameworks applied to complex software/data systems.
Superior communication and interpersonal skills to build trust and alignment across prime partners, government customers, and cross-functional hybrid teams.
Demonstrated ability to run large-scale facilitation events (e.g., PI Planning, joint retrospectives) both in person and via virtual collaboration platforms.
Strong conflict-resolution skills with a proactive approach to identifying root causes and negotiating resolutions.
Deep hands-on experience with enterprise Agile and remote collaboration tools, including Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps (ADO), and digital whiteboarding tools.
Proven ability to inspire, motivate, and empower engineering teams while driving mission success in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Lead and facilitate high-impact Scrum and Scaled Agile events—both virtually and in person—including daily standups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, program increment (PI) planning, and retrospectives.
Identify, track, and resolve high-level technical and organizational blockers, collaborating across prime and subcontractor teams to maintain smooth workflow and delivery across hybrid operating environments.
Coach software engineering teams, Product Owners, and secondary leads on advanced Scrum principles, SAFe practices, and Agile values to continually elevate execution and team maturity.
Serve as an Agile subject matter expert across the program, ensuring remote and on-site team members understand, adopt, and adhere to Lean-Agile values and continuous delivery practices.
Drive active communication, team cohesion, and alignment within hybrid engineering teams, prime contractor leads, government stakeholders, and external partners.
Protect the development team from external churn, scope creep, and mid-sprint distractions to allow sustained focus on team commitments.
Monitor sprint velocity, burndown/burnup metrics, and delivery risks; proactively design mitigation strategies to keep delivery on schedule.
Promote operational transparency through regular metric reporting, clear velocity tracking, and open communication channels across program stakeholders.
Partner with the Product Owner to optimize backlog refinement, refine feature definitions, and ensure clear alignment on product roadmap priorities.