ICF Next

Scrum Master (Top Secret cleared)

ICF Next$130K — $222K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
  • 10+ years of experience in Agile software development
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field
  • 2 years' experience with DCSA
  • Experience in federal or DoD IT programs
  • Background in Scrum Master roles within enterprise-scale environments
  • Scrum Master certification (CSM, SAFe, or equivalent)

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Scrum Master for Agile development teams, facilitating core Scrum ceremonies
  • Coach teams on Agile principles and continuous improvement
  • Remove impediments impacting team delivery and manage risks
  • Partner with Product Owners for backlog refinement and prioritization
  • Promote transparency through sprint progress reporting and metrics
  • Foster collaboration within cross-functional teams
  • Ensure Agile practices meet federal program requirements and security constraints
  • Support Agile transformation efforts and mentor team members

Benefits

  • Remote work within the National Capitol Region
  • Periodic travel to client office
  • Focus on continuous improvement practices
  • Engagement with federal program requirements and security standards
  • Opportunities for Agile transformation mentorship
Full Job Description
The Work: We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to support Agile delivery for a cross-functional development team. This role partners closely with Product Owners, technical teams, and stakeholders to ensure Agile best practices are followed, delivery commitments are met, and continuous improvement is embedded in the team's culture.

Job Location: This is remote within the National Capitol Region (Washington, DC) with periodic travel to the client office.

If you accept this position, you should note that ICF does monitor employee work locations and blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses, and also prohibits personal VPN connections.

What You Will Do:

  • Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile development teams, facilitating all core Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
  • Coach teams on Agile principles, Scrum framework, and continuous improvement practices
  • Remove impediments that impact team delivery and proactively manage risks and dependencies
  • Partner with Product Owners to support backlog refinement, prioritization, and story readiness
  • Promote transparency through effective reporting on sprint progress, metrics, and delivery outcomes
  • Foster collaboration across cross-functional teams, including developers, testers, UX, and program leadership
  • Ensure Agile practices align with federal program requirements, security constraints, and compliance expectations
  • Support Agile transformation efforts and mentor team members on Agile maturity


What You Will Bring With You:
  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
  • 10+ years of experience supporting Agile software development processes


What We Would Like You To Bring With You:
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field.
  • 2 years' experience working with DCSA
  • Experience working on federal or DoD IT programs
  • Demonstrated experience operating as a Scrum Master in complex, enterprise-scale environments
  • Strong understanding of Agile frameworks, with emphasis on Scrum
  • Scrum Master certification (CSM, SAFe Scrum Master, or equivalent).


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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$130,687.00 - $222,169.00

DC Remote Office (DC99)

About ICF Next

ICF Next is a global marketing and communications agency that provides a wide range of services to clients in various industries, including healthcare, energy, and transportation. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia. ICF Next offers a comprehensive suite of services, including branding, digital marketing, public relations, and social media management. The company has a strong reputation for delivering innovative and effective solutions that help its clients achieve their business objectives. ICF Next is committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and it has received numerous awards for its work in these areas.
Learn more about ICF Next
Size
8,000 employees
Market Cap
$1.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$54.9 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+5.6%
Revenue
$1.5 billion
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