Scrum Master

ValidaTek, Inc. • Washington, DC

8d • $90,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Scrum Master serves as a key Agile leader supporting Department of Justice (DoJ) software development and modernization initiatives. This role is responsible for facilitating Agile ceremonies, promoting servant leadership, enforcing Scrum/Scrumban/Kanban best practices, and enabling high-performing teams to deliver secure, iterative solutions in a DevSecOps environment. The ideal candidate is an experienced Agile practitioner with strong knowledge of Scrum, SAFe methodologies, and software development lifecycle processes within Federal IT environments.

Requirements

• Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience serving as a Scrum Master supporting software development or Federal IT programs.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent Agile certification required.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating Scrum, Scrumban, and Kanban teams in Agile environments.
• Experience supporting DevSecOps and iterative software development methodologies.
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks including Scrum and SAFe.
• Experience working with software development teams in cloud or enterprise technology environments.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, conflict resolution, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• SAFe certification (SAFe Scrum Master, SAFe Agilist, or equivalent).
• Experience supporting Department of Justice (DoJ) or other Federal Civilian agencies.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies and modern software delivery pipelines.
• Experience with Agile management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.
• Google Cloud experience or certifications considered a plus.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automation, and DevSecOps toolchains.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, backlog refinement, and release planning activities.
• Guide teams in the adoption and enforcement of Scrum, Scrumban, and Kanban methodologies and best practices.
• Promote servant leadership principles while fostering collaboration, accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement across Agile teams.
• Support iterative software development and DevSecOps delivery processes to accelerate secure and reliable solution deployment.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, developers, engineers, architects, and Government stakeholders to ensure alignment of priorities, scope, and delivery objectives.
• Identify and remove impediments impacting team productivity and delivery timelines.
• Track Agile metrics, sprint progress, velocity, and team performance to support continuous process optimization.
• Facilitate communication and coordination across cross-functional teams, technical leads, and program leadership.
• Support Agile transformation initiatives and help mature organizational Agile practices and delivery frameworks.
• Ensure Agile development activities align with Federal compliance, security, and quality standards.
• Encourage adoption of DevSecOps principles, automation, and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices.
• Mentor team members and stakeholders on Agile principles, Scrum frameworks, and Agile delivery methodologies.

Benefits

• ValidaTek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
• Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to verify authorization to work in the United States.
• Offers of employment will be contingent upon passing a post-offer background check.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level