Scrum Master

Description

At MetaPhase, we believe Quirky is Cool and being authentic is the only way to be! We take the work we do very seriously and do a lot of important mission-focused work for our clients. We are individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. Today, we have a team that is invested in creating new solutions that lean forward, challenge the status quo, but also reflect our intimate knowledge of our customers' business. Over the years we have fostered a culture in which we are united by shared values-passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness-and these come alive in the work we do and how we do it.

Together, we know our people are our difference-for our clients and our colleagues.

Are you ready to:

• Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients?

• Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you?

• Be the difference and make it happen?

MetaPhase is seeking a Scrum Master with at least 3 years of experience to support a mission-critical program within the FBI under the ITSSS -2 contract. You will facilitate Agile delivery of a custom-built application and support a collaborative team focused on delivering high-value functionality for our federal client. This is a highly client-facing position that requires agility, organization, and strong interpersonal skills.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Lead Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, demos) and foster continuous delivery and team accountability
• Serve as a primary liaison between technical delivery teams and client stakeholders, helping ensure alignment and understanding of goals
• Support backlog refinement by guiding user story creation and prioritization aligned with evolving business needs
• Promote collaboration across Development Teams to coordinate dependencies, share knowledge, and reduce delivery risks
• Track and communicate sprint metrics, team velocity, and progress toward goals using tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps
• Proactively identify and remove impediments to team progress, escalating as needed
• Promote Agile best practices, facilitating collaboration, transparency, and high-quality delivery across the team
• Assist with drafting business and functional requirements as needed and contribute to roadmap planning

What We Need From You (Required):

• Current active Top-Secret clearance, with SCI eligibility. U.S. Citizenship required (NO EXCEPTIONS)
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field
• 3+ years of experience supporting Agile projects, including at least 1 year in a Scrum Master role
• Active Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification
• Experience facilitating Agile delivery in a government consulting or federal environment
• Strong communication , stakeholder engagement, and team coordination skills

Bonus Points (Desired):

• Prior experience supporting FBI, DOJ, or related national security missions
• Experience with Jira, ServiceNow, or other Agile toolsets
• Scaled Agile Framework ( SAFe ) familiarity or certification

Work Setup & Clearance:

• Hybrid in Washington, DC

• Position requires a current, active Top-Secret clearance with the capability to obtain an (SCI) as requested by the government. U.S. Citizenship required (NO EXCEPTIONS)

Travel:

• Occasional travel to Winchester, VA

Compensation:

• Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is 120k-140k

About MetaPhase

MetaPhase is different with a purpose - demonstrating a new approach to the industry that puts employees and culture first! We continue to be recognized by industry as one of the fastest growing and most impactful consultancies in the nation, and are aggressively hiring to grow our team:

Best Places to Work

• Washington Post Top Workplaces - 2022, 2023

• Washington's Business Journal's Best Places to Work - 2021, 2022

• Virginia Businesses Best Place to Work - 2021, 2022, 2023

• Northern Virginia Technology Council Top 100 Technology Firms - 2020

MetaPhase 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.

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