Scrum Master SME

Job Title

Scrum Master SME

Falls Church, VA – Hybrid Remote

Candidate must possess an active Secret Clearance

Release Train Engineer (RTE) & Scrum Master. Turn complexity into clarity and deliver innovative applications as a Release Train Engineer (RTE) & Scrum Master. The work you’ll do will be to lead and coordinate Agile excellence through SAFe practices, Agile coaching, program execution, scrum team management and release train management with a particular focus on technically complex programs, cross-system integration, and Dev Ops enablement practices.

The role emphasizes driving IT modernization, aligning engineering teams with business goals, and ensuring technically scalable and high-performance solutions.

• Drive organizational change during Agile transformations and ensure alignment with enterprise objectives and strategic priorities.
• Serve as a change agent to build nimble, adaptive organizations focused on delivering measurable business value.
• Lead SAFe adoption and enterprise-level Agile practices.
• Collaborate with leadership to implement Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) and redefine financial management practices.
• Establish alignment between SAFe principles and enterprise objectives.
• Coordinate complex, cross-team program execution efforts by applying Lean-Agile principles.
• Facilitate SAFe ceremonies, including PI Planning, I&A workshops, and Scrum of Scrums.
• Develop program-level roadmaps and ensure alignment with task order requirements.
• Manage cross-task order feature dependencies.
• Oversee task order integration to deliver seamless, fully integrated solutions across systems.
• Develop integration strategies and facilitate end-to-end testing.
• Leverage system thinking to identify, manage, and resolve cross-system dependencies across Task Orders and teams.
• Coach and train Agile teams, stakeholders, and other Scrum Masters in SAFe best practices.
• Mentor less experienced team members and foster a culture of transparency and high performance.
• Cultivate Agile coaching strategies and promote continuous learning across teams throughout the organization.
• Enable teams to adopt Dev Ops and continuous delivery pipelines as part of their Agile practices.
• Proactively identify and resolve risks, bottlenecks, and organizational impediments.
• Lead Lean problem-solving workshops with stakeholders and teams to tackle systemic challenges.
• Act as a liaison between Agile Release Trains (ARTs), business owners, and senior leadership.
• Foster collaboration across cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Create and strengthen partnerships with external stakeholders to support enterprise system integration and delivery.
• Ensure adherence to organizational standards, SAFe principles, and regulatory requirements.
• Establish governance frameworks for Lean Portfolio Management, ensuring visibility into enterprise prioritization and resource allocation.
• Track performance using Agile metrics and facilitate Agile maturity assessments.
• Advocate Dev Ops practices (e.g., automation, continuous delivery pipelines) across teams and task orders.
• Develop strategies to integrate Agile practices with Dev Ops approaches, driving faster and more reliable delivery cycles.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, or related discipline.
• Certifications preferred: SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), Certified Scrum Master (CSM).
• 10 years experience with 5+ years in roles such as Scrum Master, RTE, or Agile Coach, with at least 4 years in complex environments.
• Proven experience in leading enterprise-wide SAFe transformations and establishing strategic alignment across multiple ARTs/ Task Orders/ Teams.
• Proven record of leading enterprise Agile transformations and implementing SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, and Lean frameworks.
• Advanced certifications such as SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), SAFe Agilist (SA), or Advanced Certified Scrum Master (A-CSM).
• Expertise in Lean Portfolio Management and Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Rally).
• Strong ability to engage and influence senior leadership.
• Experience coaching enterprise teams through cultural shifts and Agile maturity.
• Demonstrated success with facilitating large-scale Agile ceremonies (e.g., PI Planning, Stakeholder Demos).
• Expertise in Dev Ops practices and tools (e.g., Git Lab, Service Now, Azure IT Service Management).
• Deep understanding of Agile coaching techniques and team enablement strategies.
• Experience leading organizations during IT modernization and Agile-at-scale portfolio transformations.
• Clearance:
  Active security clearance required.