Agile Defense · 18 hours ago
SCRUM Master
Washington, D.C.
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expAgile Defense is focused on delivering adaptive innovation to support national missions through advanced technologies. They are seeking a Scrum Master to lead Agile transformation efforts, collaborate with product owners and technical teams, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
SoftwareInformation TechnologyInformation Services
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
Act as a servant leader and Agile coach for multiple teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
Collaborate with Product Owners to refine and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring alignment with program goals
Identify and remove impediments to team progress, maintaining focus on delivering high-value increments
Mentor teams in adopting and scaling Agile methodologies, including the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
Coordinate and align multiple Agile teams to ensure consistency in practices and collaboration across initiatives
Develop and maintain project schedules, staffing plans, and performance reports
Track and report Agile metrics such as velocity, burn-down charts, and sprint health to stakeholders
Engage with stakeholders to communicate project progress, risks, and dependencies, ensuring transparency and alignment
Support the integration of Agile tools and technologies, such as JIRA, Confluence, and version control systems
Facilitate onboarding training for Embedded Teams, including administrative processes, technology overviews, and CDAO Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Provide continuity and mitigation planning for teams located in foreign locations
Qualification
Required
2+ years of experience in supporting Agile teams or working within an Agile environment
Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or similar industry certification
Basic proficiency in Agile tools such as JIRA and Confluence
Familiarity with collaboration tools like MS Teams or equivalent
Active Top Secret clearance required (SCI eligibility preferred)
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to work collaboratively with team members and stakeholders
Interest in or foundational knowledge of AI/ML pipelines, data engineering, or national defense projects
Preferred
Experience working in CDAO, Pentagon, Joint Staff or CYBERCOM environments
Exposure to Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) practices
Experience working in a DoD or federal contracting environment
Familiarity with program management principles or methodologies
Enthusiasm for learning and growing within Agile and Scrum roles
Benefits
Health/dental/vision insurance coverage
401K with company match
PTO & paid holidays
Annual tuition/training assistance
Company
Agile Defense
Agile Defense is an information technology company located in Reston. It is a sub-organization of Agile-BOT.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-11-16Acquired
Leadership Team
Rick Wagner
Chief Executive Officer
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Bill Luebke
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-12-18
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