Senior Scrum Master

General Dynamics Information Technology

. Lead and facilitate the full Scrum lifecycle, including sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $102,000 - $138,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading Scrum teams through the full Agile lifecycle, including sprint planning, backlog management, and continuous process improvement. Proficient in utilizing Jira and Confluence for documentation and tracking Agile metrics to ensure team alignment and effective communication with stakeholders.

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Scrum Master ExperienceAgile FacilitationJira ProficiencyConfluence ProficiencyAgile Metrics Interpretation

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Hard Skills

Scrum MethodologyAgile PracticesBacklog ManagementSprint TrackingData Analytics

Soft Skills

Facilitation SkillsCommunication SkillsConflict ResolutionInfluencing SkillsTeam Coordination

Tools & Technologies

JiraConfluence

Certifications & Qualifications

CSMPSM

Industry Keywords

Healthcare Fraud PreventionAgile Health MetricsContinuous ImprovementStakeholder ManagementData Science

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and facilitate the full Scrum lifecycle, including sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
Partner with Task Managers, Product Owners, and individual contributors to tailor Agile ceremonies and ways of working
Drive continuous process improvement and remove impediments
Protect teams from scope creep and ensure commitments remain realistic and achievable
Maintain backlogs, sprint boards, documentation, and team artifacts using Jira and Confluence
Track and report Agile health metrics, including velocity, burndown, and sprint predictability
Communicate Agile metrics to leadership in clear, actionable terms
Coordinate multiple teams and stakeholders to align priorities and manage dependencies
Support fraud, waste, and abuse analytics for Healthcare Fraud Prevention Partnership partners
Work with technical teams, data science, engineering, and other stakeholders to deliver analytics on schedule

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of related experience
Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent hands-on experience leading Scrum teams
CSM, PSM, or similar Agile/Scrum certification preferred but not required
5–8+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile facilitator
Experience supporting technical and/or data-focused teams, such as data engineering, data science, analytics, or software development
Experience guiding teams through Agile adoption and continuous improvement
Proficiency with Jira and Confluence for backlog management, sprint tracking, and Agile documentation
Experience generating and interpreting Agile metrics, including velocity, burndown, and sprint predictability
Strong facilitation, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
Ability to influence and motivate without direct managerial authority
Ability to coordinate across multiple teams and manage competing priorities
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Must reside in the United States
No US citizenship required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical plan options, including plans with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan options
401(k) plan with company match
Full-flex work weeks where possible
Paid time off, including vacation, sick, personal, holiday, parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave
Typically 15 days of paid leave per calendar year
10 paid holidays per year
Up to 160 hours of paid family leave in a rolling 12-month period for eligible employees
Short- and long-term disability benefits
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Personal accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Business travel and accident insurance
Growth and learning opportunities through an AI-powered career tool
Internal mobility support
Competitive pay
Award-winning culture of innovation
Military-friendly workplace