Scrum Master

CACI International Inc

. Coach and lead an agile team within the SAFe framework .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $75,200 - $158,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coaching Agile teams within the SAFe framework, facilitating key Agile ceremonies, and driving continuous improvement practices. Possesses strong communication skills and a proven track record in managing product releases and dependencies across teams.

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Certified Scrum MasterSAFe Advanced Scrum MasterAgile Team LeadershipContinuous Improvement PracticesActive Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills

Agile MethodologiesSAFe FrameworkCapacity PlanningBacklog RefinementQuality AssuranceRelease ManagementSoftware Development PlanningConfiguration ManagementTeam Metrics ManagementDependency Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTeam-OrientedSelf-StarterProblem SolvingCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Scrum MasterCertified SAFe Scrum MasterSAFe Practitioner

Industry Keywords

Agile ScrumScaled AgileContinuous Deployment ModelsProduct Roadmap DevelopmentStakeholder Liaison

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coach and lead an agile team within the SAFe framework
Facilitate team breakouts, PI Planning, sprint planning, retrospectives, demos, and backlog refinement
Track and remove impediments and ensure cross-team coordination
Maintain team metrics and identify improvement areas
Perform capacity planning for iterations and increments
Collaborate with Scrum Masters to manage dependencies and consistency across teams
Liaise with architects, cybersecurity SMEs, and stakeholders
Manage product releases and dependencies between teams and third parties
Support product roadmap development
Coach continuous improvement and high-performing team practices
Develop and refine processes to enhance quality and productivity
Contribute to Agile communities of practice
Ensure appropriate staffing for Epics and Features
Schedule and allocate work, provide guidance, and resolve problems
Ensure product quality and timely delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Secret Clearance
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and seven years of related experience
Certified Scrum Master or Certified SAFe Scrum Master with significant experience coaching Scrum teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Minimum of three (3) years’ experience leading teams using an Agile Scrum or Scaled Agile approach
Understanding of software development planning, development, requirements management, configuration management, quality assurance, and release management
Highly responsible, team-oriented individual with very strong communication skills and work ethic; self-starter
Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to pass an IT-1 background investigation
SAFe Advanced Scrum Master, SAFe Practitioner, or another Scaled Agile Certification (desired)
Experience with continuous deployment models (desired)
Ability to apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts, and contribute to innovative principles and ideas (desired)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible time off benefit
Robust learning resources
Healthcare benefits
Wellness benefits
Financial benefits
Retirement benefits
Family support benefits
Continuing education benefits
Time off benefits
Learning and development opportunities