Scrum Master

Nightwing

$99K — $206K *
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of Agile team experience; 3+ years as a Scrum Master
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • Active Certified SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) or Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) certification
  • Strong grasp of SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, and XP practices
  • Experience with Agile ceremonies in classified settings
  • Exceptional coaching and interpersonal skills
  • Familiarity with JIRA, Confluence, or similar Agile tools
  • Understanding of DevSecOps practices
  • TS/SCI clearance required
  • U.S. citizenship mandatory

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate team-level SAFe ceremonies
  • Coach team members in Agile and SAFe
  • Identify and eliminate impediments to progress
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement
  • Assist Product Owner with backlog management
  • Monitor and report on team performance metrics
  • Facilitate conflict resolution and problem-solving
  • Engage in Scrum Master communities of practice
  • Support program-level events and coordination

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance
  • 401k plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Holidays off
  • Additional insurance options
Full Job Description
Clearance Required: TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
Location: National Capital Region (NCR) or San Antonio, TX

Nightwing is seeking a Scrum Master that serves as a servant leader and coach for the Agile team, facilitating SAFe implementation and ensuring adherence to agreed-upon processes. This position removes impediments, fosters high-performing team dynamics, and drives continuous improvement. The Scrum Master educates the team in Scrum, Extreme Programming, Kanban, and SAFe practices while supporting the team's self-organization and goal achievement.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Facilitate all team-level SAFe ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Iteration Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives)
  • Coach team members in Agile and SAFe practices
  • Identify and remove impediments to team progress
  • Foster environment for continuous flow and relentless improvement
  • Support Product Owner in backlog management and refinement
  • Track and report team metrics (velocity, burndown, etc.)
  • Escalate unresolved impediments through appropriate channels
  • Facilitate problem-solving and conflict resolution
  • Participate in Scrum Master communities of practice
  • Support Program-level events and coordination


Required Qualifications:
  • Minimum 10 years of Agile team experience with 3+ years as Scrum Master
  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent substitution)
  • Active Certified SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) or Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) certification required
  • Strong understanding of SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, and XP practices
  • Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies in classified environments
  • Excellent coaching, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
  • Experience with JIRA, Confluence, or similar Agile tools
  • Understanding of DevSecOps practices
  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • Must be U.S. citizen

Salary & Benefits
The salary associated with this position ($99,000-$206,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate's qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.
Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.

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