SAFe Scrum Master

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Meta Phase is supporting a federal client undergoing a large‑scale Agile transformation from team‑level Scrum to the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). The project focuses on improving coordination across multiple teams and systems, aligning delivery with enterprise priorities, and increasing the speed and quality of mission‑critical system delivery. We are looking for a SAFe Scrum Master with at least 2 years of experience to serve as a servant leader for Agile teams operating within Agile Release Trains (ARTs), ensuring effective execution of SAFe ceremonies, removal of impediments, and alignment with program‑level objectives.

• Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams within a SAFe ART.
• Facilitate team‑level Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Support Program Increment (PI) Planning, including coordination of dependencies, risks, and team commitments.
• Remove team impediments and raise risks and issues as needed to ensure continuous delivery.
• Partner with Product Owners to ensure well‑defined user stories, acceptance criteria, and backlog prioritization.
• Drive adherence to Definition of Done, quality standards, and Agile best practices.
• Support cross‑team coordination through participation in Scrum of Scrums, ART Syncs, and System Demos.
• Track and report Agile metrics including velocity, burndown, flow metrics, and PI objectives.
• Coach teams on SAFe principles, Lean‑Agile mindset, and continuous improvement practices.
• Support dependency management and integration across multiple teams and systems.
• Ensure alignment between team execution and broader program/portfolio priorities.
• Contribute to SAFe transformation activities, including change management and process improvement initiatives.

• 2+ years of experience serving as a Scrum Master in a SAFe environment supporting multiple teams or ARTs.
• SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) or SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) certification.
• Experience supporting federal government or classified programs.
• Strong understanding of SAFe principles, Agile methodologies, and Lean‑Agile mindset.
• Experience facilitating PI Planning, Inspect &Adapt workshops, and program‑level ceremonies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross‑team dependencies, risks, and delivery coordination.
• Experience using Agile tools such as Jira, Azure Dev Ops, or similar platforms.
• Ability to coach teams on Agile best practices and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Experience working in complex, fast‑paced, mission‑driven environments.
• Ability to track and communicate Agile metrics and team performance.

• Experience working in cloud‑based, microservices, or Dev Sec Ops  environments.
• Experience supporting large‑scale Agile transformations from Scrum to SAFe.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and Dev Sec Ops  practices.
• Experience working with distributed teams and hybrid environments.

Winchester, VA

Less than 5%;
Limited to as needed

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, Engineering, or related field

Active Top‑Secret clearance required with ability to obtain SCI Polygraph. U.S. Citizenship required; NO EXCEPTIONS.

Compensation decisions are dependent on facts and circumstances. Reasonable estimate: $90,000 – $140,000.

Meta Phase Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other factors protected by federal, state, or local law.