Scrum Master (Top Secret)

Accenture Federal Services • Washington, DC

2d • $94,000 - $178,700 • Onsite

About The Position

Accenture Federal Services is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to lead Agile teams delivering complex technology, business transformation, and digital modernization initiatives. The Scrum Master facilitates Agile ceremonies, coaches teams and stakeholders on Agile practices, removes impediments, and drives continuous improvement. The role also involves project and program management, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and Agile transformation across cross-functional and distributed teams. The position requires an active Top Secret clearance and onsite work in Washington, DC.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 8 years of experience in Agile delivery, Scrum Master roles, project management, or related leadership positions.
• At least 5 years facilitating Scrum teams in enterprise environments.
• Experience managing complex technology, cloud, digital transformation, or software development initiatives.
• Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and DevOps practices.
• Active Top Secret clearance.
• Willingness to work onsite in Washington, DC.

Nice To Haves

• SAFe certification (any).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams and support adherence to Scrum principles, Agile values, and organizational standards.
• Facilitate Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Reviews, Backlog Refinement, and Retrospectives.
• Coach team members, Product Owners, and stakeholders on Scrum, Agile frameworks, and Lean principles.
• Promote continuous improvement, accountability, transparency, and collaboration.
• Identify and remove impediments that affect team productivity and delivery performance.
• Manage project planning, scheduling, tracking, and reporting across multiple initiatives.
• Coordinate dependencies among teams, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Monitor project risks, issues, assumptions, and mitigation strategies.
• Support release planning and delivery of business capabilities aligned with organizational objectives.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality, scope, schedule, and budget expectations.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to maintain and prioritize product backlogs.
• Communicate project status, risks, and accomplishments to executive leadership and stakeholders.
• Facilitate alignment between technical teams and business partners and build relationships across organizational boundaries.
• Lead Agile adoption and maturity initiatives across teams and programs.
• Implement Agile metrics and reporting frameworks to support data-informed decisions.
• Assess team performance and recommend process improvements.
• Promote self-organization and high-performance team behaviors.
• Mentor junior Scrum Masters, Project Managers, and Agile practitioners.
• Guide teams through organizational change and transformation initiatives and encourage continuous learning.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training.
• A variety of benefits are offered; details are available through the company's benefits information.

What This Job Offers

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