Scrum Master

Accenture Federal Services • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Scrum Master serves as key personnel responsible for guiding agile teams supporting the modernization and O&M of multiple bespoke mission‑critical applications. This role ensures disciplined execution of agile processes, facilitates communication across stakeholders, and removes obstacles that impede team delivery. The Scrum Master works closely with product owners, developers, and government leadership to ensure alignment with program objectives while operating within a secure, high‑stakes environment.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: Working with agile software development methodologies.
• Demonstrated success facilitating agile teams on complex software programs.
• Strong knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, and scaled agile frameworks.
• Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance is required

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate all agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives).
• Coach development teams and stakeholders on agile practices and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate sprint activities, track progress, and ensure delivery against planned commitments.
• Identify and remove impediments to team performance and drive resolution across program teams.
• Support backlog refinement and ensure clear, well‑defined user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Promote transparency through accurate reporting, metrics, and communication to government stakeholders.
• Ensure agile processes align with security, compliance, and operational needs of environments.

Benefits

• Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees