Scrum Master, Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton•Alexandria, VA

12h•$86,800 - $198,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Scrum Master, you will support development and operations teams modernizing mission-critical security systems and improving delivery efficiency. You will coach and support cross-functional Agile teams, maintain focus on sprint and program objectives, and help ensure successful project execution. The role applies Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe principles to facilitate delivery, improve team performance, and promote transparency across stakeholders. You will use Agile tools and metrics to drive sustainable process improvements, strengthen backlog management, and support teams in achieving Program Increment Objectives and mission outcomes. You will work with clients and technical teams to deliver modernized solutions supporting federal background investigations, adjudications, identity services, and security vetting activities. Collaboration spans development, testing, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and operations teams in a complex enterprise environment. The position is listed as hybrid and is based in Alexandria, Virginia. Hybrid employees are expected to work at a Booz Allen or customer facility in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role.

Requirements

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 is required; applicants selected are subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
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 and strengthen backlog management.
Support teams in achieving Program Increment Objectives and mission outcomes.
Collaborate with clients and technical teams to deliver solutions for background investigations, adjudications, identity services, and security vetting.
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 development, testing, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and operations teams.