Sr. Scrum Master

Location: Sterling
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description: We are seeking a Senior Scrum Master to lead Agile teams in delivering mission-critical solutions for government contracts, software development, and technology initiatives. The Senior Scrum Master will be responsible for facilitating Agile ceremonies, coaching teams, and ensuring successful project execution while aligning with corporate goals and government compliance requirements. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban), a strong background in software development projects, and expertise in government contracting. This role will work closely with Product Owners, Engineers, and Program Managers to enhance Agile adoption and more. Key Responsibilities: Scrum Facilitation: Lead all Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Agile Coaching & Mentoring: Guide Agile teams and stakeholders in Scrum, SAFe, and Lean-Agile best practices. Project Coordination: Ensure Agile teams deliver high-quality, value-driven products in alignment with government contracts and software development roadmaps. Impediment Resolution: Identify and remove blockers affecting Agile teams, working closely with engineering, product management, and executive leadership. Process Optimization: Continuously improve Agile workflows, team velocity, and sprint execution strategies. Cross-Team Collaboration: Work with other Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and technical leads to ensure alignment across programs and Agile Release Trains (ARTs). Stakeholder Communication: Provide status updates, sprint reports, and performance insights to executive leadership and government stakeholders. Risk & Compliance Management: Ensure Agile processes align with FAR, DFARS, DCAA, and other government contract regulations. Metrics & Reporting: Track Agile KPIs such as velocity, burn-down charts, cycle time, and sprint success rates. Security Clearance Requirements: An eligibility of Top-Secret is required for this position. The applicant may be subject to SCI eligibility requirements, including but not limited to a Full-Scope Polygraph. All applicants will undergo a security prescreening during the application process regardless of existing level of security clearance. Qualifications & Requirements: Citizenship Requirements: US Citizens only; must reside in the United States. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, IT, or a related field. Experience: Minimum 7 years of experience in Agile project management, including 5 years as a Scrum Master in government or enterprise technology environments. Agile Expertise: Strong knowledge of Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, Lean-Agile frameworks. Scrum Certifications: Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), PMI-ACP, or equivalent required. Agile Tool Proficiency: Experience with JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps, Rally, or similar Agile project management tools. Government Contracting Experience: Understanding of FAR, DFARS, Agile compliance, and federal project execution. Team Leadership & Coaching: Ability to mentor teams, drive Agile transformations, and enhance organizational Agile maturity. Technical expertise: Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, Lean-Agile Best Practices JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps Agile Release Train (ART) & PI Planning Facilitation Government Contracting & Agile Compliance (FAR, DFARS, DCAA) Team Velocity, Sprint Planning, Agile KPIs & Reporting Stakeholder & Executive Communication Physical Requirements: Ability to sit for extended periods of time. Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Ability to walk to various locations as needed. Ability to bend and navigate to perform assigned duties. Ability to lift light to moderate equipment as needed for job. About Us At CoSolutions we are proud to say we prioritize our employees as well as strive to create a comfortable, welcoming, and productive work environment for all. We support growth opportunity, career development, and always have open ears to new possibilities and solutions! If you are looking for a new rewarding opportunity, we would love to hear from you. CoSolutions is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital/parental status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, physical or mental disability, genetic information, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law. It is our firm intent to support equal employment opportunity and affirmative action in keeping with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

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