Senior Scrum Master, ServiceNow

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. Facilitate self-organizing teams and ensure progress against Program Increment commitments .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $107,900 - $195,050 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum, with a focus on facilitating team dynamics and driving continuous improvement. Holds relevant certifications and possesses strong communication skills to effectively lead and mentor teams in a fast-paced environment.

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Certified Scrum Master (CSM)SAFe Scrum Master (SSM)Agile Project Management Tools (Jira)Team FacilitationCoaching on Agile Principles

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Hard Skills

Scrum ProcessesUser Story DevelopmentBacklog GroomingSprint PlanningMetrics CollectionTeam Information RadiatorsContinuous ImprovementAgile MaturityImpediment RemovalFeature Prioritization

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTime ManagementTeamworkInterpersonal SkillsMentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)SAFe Scrum Master (SSM)PMI-ACP

Industry Keywords

Agile Release TrainProgram IncrementDefinition of DoneSoftware DevelopmentDISA’s GSM-O II ContractScope CreepCross-Functional TrainingFast-Paced EnvironmentMultidisciplinary TeamsDoD Secret Clearance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Facilitate self-organizing teams and ensure progress against Program Increment commitments
Protect teams from scope creep during PI execution
Remove team impediments and coordinate solutions with the Release Train Engineer or Project Manager
Help team members communicate, coordinate, and cooperate
Support and enforce Scrum processes and rules
Ensure understanding and achievement of the Definition of Done
Coordinate with other Agile Release Train teams and communicate status to management
Work with Product Owners to review and prioritize features
Lead and facilitate SAFe ceremonies, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, sprint reviews, demos, retrospectives, and PI planning
Develop User Stories with Product Owners to meet Feature acceptance criteria
Maintain and generate team information radiators
Collect, share, and improve team metrics
Coach teams on Agile and Scrum principles to drive continuous improvement
Observe team dynamics and coach teams to improve productivity
Create learning environments and experiment with delivery improvements, including pair-programming and cross-functional training
Promote teamwork to achieve sprint goals
Lead teams toward Agile maturity
Mentor junior Scrum Masters
Support a large-scale software and hardware integration effort for DISA’s GSM-O II contract

Requirements

What you’ll need

Requires a US Citizenship
Must hold an active DoD Secret clearance
Must be able to commute to Scott AFB, IL, Ft. Meade, MD, or Ogden, UT for full time on-site support
Bachelor’s Degree with 8–12 years of relevant experience or master’s with 6–10 years of prior relevant experience; additional years of work experience in lieu of degree is acceptable
Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams
Experience working as a Scrum Master on a software development or other technical team
Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) or similar agile project management certification (PMI-ACP)
Experience using agile project management tools such as Jira
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, and time management skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment across diverse systems and groups
Willingness to assist and train junior Scrum Masters