Software Scrum Master (Agile SAFe)

Leidos•Huntsville, AL

2d•$107,900 - $195,050•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos Defense is hiring an experienced Scrum Master to work onsite in its Huntsville office. The role supports teams developing counter-UAS and missile defense solutions, using Agile and SAFe expertise to guide high-performing teams and deliver high-value software increments. The position emphasizes servant leadership, Agile coaching, and facilitation within a SAFe framework. The Scrum Master works with cross-functional teams to remove impediments, promote continuous improvement, and align delivery with program objectives while fostering a collaborative environment for mission-critical software delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 8 or more years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 6 or more years of experience.
At least 2 years serving as an Agile SAFe Scrum Master or Agile facilitator within a large-scale environment.
Experience facilitating Agile processes and coaching teams.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Strong interpersonal and team management skills.
Ability to identify and remove impediments while promoting team ownership.
Excellent communication, conflict-resolution, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Currently live in Huntsville, Alabama, or be willing to relocate.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) or Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) certification.
Strong understanding of Agile Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) practices and processes.

Responsibilities

Serve as a servant leader and coach for a cross-functional Agile team, enabling effective delivery within the SAFe framework.
Facilitate Daily Standups, Iteration Planning, Backlog Refinement, Iteration Reviews, Retrospectives, and support PI Planning.
Remove impediments, escalate risks, and proactively address blockers to maintain team flow.
Support the Product Owner in maintaining a healthy, prioritized backlog and ensuring stories are ready for implementation.
Promote an Agile mindset, Lean thinking, and continuous improvement practices to drive team maturity.
Monitor team performance metrics, including velocity, predictability, and flow, and guide the team in improving delivery outcomes.
Collaborate with the Release Train Engineer (RTE), System Architect, Product Manager, and other stakeholders across the Agile Release Train (ART).
Ensure alignment with SAFe quality practices and compliance processes.
Foster a collaborative and open team environment.
Support dependency identification, risk mitigation, and cross-team coordination.
Encourage the team to inspect, adapt, and deliver consistent value.