Scrum Master

Concept Plus, LLC

. Organize, direct, and coordinate planning and production of development and sustainment activities for one or more Integrated Teams .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Agile Scrum methodology and DevSecOps practices, with a strong focus on facilitating Scrum ceremonies, managing product backlogs, and ensuring timely deliverables. Proven ability to maintain transparency with stakeholders and coordinate multi-location teams effectively.

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Active Certified Scrum Master (CSM)5+ Years Experience as a Scrum MasterAgile Scrum MethodologyDoD Secret ClearanceExperience with Jira and Confluence

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Hard Skills

Agile Team CoordinationProduct Backlog ManagementScrum Ceremonies FacilitationDevelopment and Sustainment ActivitiesProgram Documentation Maintenance

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTransparency MaintenanceProblem-SolvingTeam CollaborationContinuous Improvement Advocacy

Tools & Technologies

JiraConfluenceAzure DevOpsGovernment-Directed Collaboration PlatformsOracle Technology Stacks

Certifications & Qualifications

Active DoD 8140/8570 IAT-II CertificationCompTIA Security+ CECompTIA CySA+GSECCISSP

Industry Keywords

DoD IT ProgramsCybersecurity RequirementsQuality Management Best PracticesDoD RMFEnterprise IT Sustainment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCyber SecurityERPOracleOracle ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Organize, direct, and coordinate planning and production of development and sustainment activities for one or more Integrated Teams
Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and backlog refinement
Work with Government Product Owners to manage and prioritize the product backlog, communicate progress, and remove blockers
Manage day-to-day development support operations across on-site and remote personnel
Coordinate cross-team dependencies and resolve scheduling conflicts
Ensure performance goals are met and deliverables are submitted on time
Maintain program plans, reports, and the Integrated Master Schedule in coordination with the Program Manager
Ensure team participation in Government-directed meetings, governance reviews, and reporting activities
Implement change management and maintain transparency through strategic communications
Capture, track, and resolve issues and action items
Maintain current and accessible documentation on the Government-directed collaboration site
Interface with Government Product Owners, System Engineers, and Test Authorities on team status and sprint execution
Facilitate Scrum-of-Scrums or equivalent cross-team coordination ceremonies
Support tracking of team velocity, sprint metrics, and delivery trends
Contribute team-level performance data to status reports and program reviews
Champion continuous improvement through retrospective-driven process refinement
Coordinate with the DevSecOps Lead on pipeline cadence, automated test coverage, and deployment readiness
Support onboarding of new team members into team processes, tools, and collaboration environments
Promote shared ownership, transparency, and iterative improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

US Citizen
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field; equivalent work experience considered
Active Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification required at time of hire; certification must be current and in good standing
5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or agile team lead on DoD or Federal IT programs
Demonstrated experience facilitating all Scrum ceremonies, managing product backlogs in coordination with Product Owners, and removing impediments for development and sustainment teams
Proven experience organizing and coordinating development and sustainment activities across distributed, multi-location teams using Agile Scrum methodology and DevSecOps practices
Excellent written and oral communication skills; demonstrated ability to maintain transparency with Government stakeholders through regular and ad hoc reporting and status meetings
Familiarity with DoD IT program delivery requirements, cybersecurity expectations, and quality management best practices
Experience maintaining program documentation on Government-directed collaboration platforms (e.g., Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, or equivalent)
Active DoD Secret clearance
Active DoD 8140/8570 IAT-II or higher certification required at time of hire, including qualifying certifications such as CompTIA Security+ CE, CompTIA CySA+, GSEC, SSCP, GICSP, CND, CASP+ CE, CISSP, CISA, CCNP Security, GCED, or GCIH
SAFe certification or experience in a scaled agile delivery environment (preferred)
Experience directing agile team activities for projects utilizing Oracle technology stacks (preferred)
Experience supporting AFLCMC, BES Directorate, or a DoD ERP or IT modernization program of record (preferred)
Familiarity with Oracle ERP environments, OCI-hosted applications, or enterprise IT sustainment programs (preferred)
Experience using Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or equivalent Government-directed platforms (preferred)
Experience coordinating Scrum-of-Scrums or PI Planning events across multiple Integrated Teams on a large DoD program (preferred)
Additional agile certifications such as CSPO, CSP, or PMI-ACP (preferred)
Familiarity with DoD RMF, ATO processes, and cybersecurity requirements (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid life insurance
Paid time off
11 paid holidays
Performance bonuses
Tuition reimbursement
Unlimited training
Collaborative, flexible, and innovative work environment