Scrum Master
Role Overview
This mid-level Scrum Master role leads Agile ceremonies for development and QA teams, removes impediments, and coordinates with Release Management to ensure consistent sprint delivery. The position requires facilitating sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives while coaching team members on Agile principles and managing JIRA boards. The role supports government/DoD projects and requires an active Secret clearance.
Perks & Benefits
Competitive salary with a target midpoint of $115,000 and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, education reimbursement, and certification reimbursement. This hybrid/remote role offers flexibility with potential on-site requirements based on contract needs, and supports career growth through Agile coaching opportunities.
Full Job Description
DescriptionPosition SummaryFacilitates Agile delivery for assigned development and QA teams. Leads Scrum ceremonies, removes impediments, coordinates with Release Management, and ensures teams deliver value consistently through each sprint.Key Responsibilities Lead Scrum ceremonies (sprint planning, daily standup, sprint review, retrospective) for assigned teams Coordinate with Release Manager on release scoping and deployment readiness Track and report on sprint metrics, velocity, and team health Remove impediments and facilitate cross-team dependencies Coach team members on Agile principles and self-organization Manage JIRA backlog and sprint boards Coordinate with government testers on acceptance testing and feedbackCompensationThe salary range for this position is $95,000 – $135,000 annually, with a target midpoint of $115,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, certifications, and geographic location. Avum offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical (Cigna), dental and vision (Principal), 401(k), PTO, education reimbursement, and certification reimbursement.Work Environment & Requirements Hybrid/remote work environment with potential on-site requirements based on contract needs U.S. citizenship required Security clearance: Active Secret clearance required or ability to obtain Must comply with all ITAR/EAR export control regulations Background check required (Checkr)Equal Employment OpportunityAvum, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Avum is committed to compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, and maintains an active Affirmative Action Plan.RequirementsRequired Qualifications Bachelor's degree in relevant field 3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master CSM or PSM certification Active Secret clearance U.S. citizenship required Proficiency with JIRA and ConfluencePreferred Qualifications SAFe Scrum Master or PMI-ACP Technical background in software development Experience in government/DoD Agile environments Experience coordinating distributed teamsPlease mention the word **AMPLY** and tag RMmEwMTo0Zjk6YzAxMzpkY2I1Ojox when applying to show you read the job post completely (#RMmEwMTo0Zjk6YzAxMzpkY2I1Ojox). This is a beta feature to avoid spam applicants. Companies can search these words to find applicants that read this and see they're human.