New 
Senior Scrum Master
 Agile Defense, LLC | |
 United States, Hawaii, Fort Shafter | |
 Jul 07, 2025 | |
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At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That's why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility-leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation's vital interests.
Title: Scrum Master
Clearance: Top Secret clearance
Location: Arlington, VA; Falls Church, VA; Fort Meade, MD; Tampa, FL; Doral, FL; Stuttgart Germany; Colorado Springs, CO; Scott Air Force Base, IL; Omaha, NE; Halawa, HI;
Overview:
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That's why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility-leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation's vital interests. We are currently looking for a
Senior Scrum Master
to support our contract with the DRAID CDAO ADA IR Program.
As a
Senior Scrum Master
, you will work closely with product owners, mission stakeholders, and technical teams to lead Agile transformation efforts and scale Agile methodologies across teams. You will play a key role in advancing national defense priorities, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and frameworks to create impactful solutions.
Responsibilities/Duties:
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Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
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Act as a servant leader and Agile coach for multiple teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
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Collaborate with Product Owners to refine and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring alignment with program goals.
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Identify and remove impediments to team progress, maintaining focus on delivering high-value increments.
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Mentor teams in adopting and scaling Agile methodologies, including the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
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Coordinate and align multiple Agile teams to ensure consistency in practices and collaboration across initiatives.
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Develop and maintain project schedules, staffing plans, and performance reports.
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Track and report Agile metrics such as velocity, burn-down charts, and sprint health to stakeholders.
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Engage with stakeholders to communicate project progress, risks, and dependencies, ensuring transparency and alignment.
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Support the integration of Agile tools and technologies, such as JIRA, Confluence, and version control systems.
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Facilitate onboarding training for Embedded Teams, including administrative processes, technology overviews, and CDAO Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
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Provide continuity and mitigation planning for teams located in foreign locations.
Required Skills/Qualifications
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Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach, with a proven track record of leading Agile teams.
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Certifications: Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner). SAFe Scrum Master or SAFe Agilist certifications are highly preferred.
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Technical Skills: Expertise in Agile tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and version control systems. Familiarity with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies.
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Interpersonal Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and facilitation skills. Ability to work effectively with distributed and co-located teams.
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Domain Knowledge: Understanding of AI/ML pipelines, data engineering, or national defense projects is highly desirable.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications
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Experience in a DoD or federal contracting environment.
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Familiarity with AI engineering, data labeling, and pipeline management tasks.
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Expertise in guiding teams through Agile transformations and scaling Agile practices.
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Knowledge of program management principles, including risk management and resource planning.
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Background in facilitating cross-functional collaboration and building high-performing teams.
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Experience supporting international teams or working within the constraints of SOFA agreements. Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.
What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.
We also believe in supporting our employees by offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. To explore the benefits we offer, please visit our website under the Careers section.
Happy
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Be Infectious.
Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
Helpful
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Be Supportive.
Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
Honest
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Be Trustworthy.
Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
Humble
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Be Grounded.
Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
Hungry
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Be Eager.
Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
Hustle
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Be Driven.
Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.
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