Scrum Master

Job Family:
IT Project Management

Travel Required:
Up to 10%

Clearance Required:
Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

• Lead Agile/Scrum processes across cross-functional teams including Product Management, Development, and QA to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coach teams and stakeholders on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and SAFe methodologies to drive organizational adoption.
• Remove impediments and proactively resolve risks to ensure smooth sprint execution and delivery timelines.
• Track and analyze Agile metrics (velocity, predictability, team health) to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure high-quality delivery standards by promoting best practices in engineering and testing.
• Partner with Product Owners to refine backlog, prioritize work, and align with business objectives.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment and manage team dynamics and conflict resolution.
• Maintain clear communication with leadership and stakeholders on progress, risks, and dependencies.

What You Will Need:

• A Bachelor's degree or additional four(4) years of relevant experience will be needed in lieu of degree.
• Minimum Four(4) to Eight(8) years of experience in Agile environments, with at least 3+ years as a Scrum Master.
• Experience leading Agile teams in software development projects.
• Strong knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, and Agile frameworks (SAFe preferred).
• Ability to identify and remove team impediments and drive outcomes.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to foster a positive and collaborative team culture.
• No visa sponsorship available for this position.
• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or PMI-ACP certification.
• SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) certification.
• Experience supporting federal government or regulated industry programs.
• Experience with tools like Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar Agile tooling. (inferred from Agile delivery environments in your templates; not explicitly listed)

The annual salary range for this position is $89,000.00-$148,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Care.com annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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