Senior Scrum Master

Responsibilities

• Guide high‑performing Agile teams delivering GEOINT capabilities to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)
• Serve as a servant leader within a multi‑team Agile Release Train operating under the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
• Coach teams toward continuous improvement, predictable delivery, and Agile maturity
• Work alongside experienced Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and an RTE in a well‑established delivery organization
• Facilitate team ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, reviews, retrospectives, and PI Planning
• Coach teams on Scrum and SAFe principles with a focus on flow, quality, and relentless improvement
• Identify and remove impediments; elevate cross‑team issues to the Release Train Engineer as needed
• Track and communicate team metrics (velocity, predictability, flow) and drive data‑informed improvement
• Protect teams from scope creep and support delivery against Program Increment commitments
• Coordinate dependencies with other teams across the Agile Release Train
• Partner with Product Owners on backlog refinement, story quality, and acceptance criteria

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (equivalent experience accepted)
• 8+ years of relevant experience, including 4+ years as a Scrum Master for software development teams
• Experience operating within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) on a multi‑team program
• Hands‑on expertise with Jira for Agile tracking, dashboards, and metrics
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and conflict‑resolution skills
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), or equivalent certification
• Security Clearance (TS/SCI) with willingness to undergo polygraph examination

Demonstrates expertise in guiding Agile teams within SAFe, focusing on continuous improvement, predictable delivery, and effective coaching. Proficient in facilitating Agile ceremonies and tracking team metrics to drive data‑informed enhancements.