Scrum Master

Vantor

. Lead and facilitate Scrum and Scaled Agile events, including daily standups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, PI planning, and retrospectives .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $116,000 - $169,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading Agile teams, facilitating Scrum and SAFe events, and driving team engagement in hybrid environments. Proficient in monitoring Agile metrics and fostering communication and alignment among diverse stakeholders.

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Scrum Master ExperienceScaled Agile Framework (SAFe)Agile MethodologiesJiraActive TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

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Hard Skills

Agile MethodologiesScrum PrinciplesSAFe FrameworksConflict ResolutionRoot-Cause AnalysisMetric ReportingVelocity TrackingBacklog RefinementFeature DefinitionsDelivery Risk Management

Soft Skills

Superior CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTeam CohesionMotivational SkillsFacilitation Skills

Tools & Technologies

JiraConfluenceAzure DevOps (ADO)Digital Whiteboarding ToolsVirtual Collaboration Platforms

Industry Keywords

Government Technology ProgramsDefense Technology ProgramsHybrid WorkforceAgile CeremoniesTeam Engagement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and facilitate Scrum and Scaled Agile events, including daily standups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, PI planning, and retrospectives
Identify, track, and resolve technical and organizational blockers across prime and subcontractor teams
Coach software engineering teams, Product Owners, and secondary leads on Scrum, SAFe practices, and Agile values
Serve as an Agile subject matter expert across the program
Drive communication, team cohesion, and alignment across hybrid engineering teams, prime contractor leads, government stakeholders, and external partners
Protect the development team from scope creep, external churn, and mid-sprint distractions
Monitor sprint velocity, burndown/burnup metrics, and delivery risks; design mitigation strategies
Promote operational transparency through metric reporting, velocity tracking, and open communication
Partner with the Product Owner on backlog refinement, feature definitions, and roadmap priorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field (or equivalent operational experience)
5+ years of experience leading Agile teams as a Scrum Master
Proven track record in complex government or defense technology programs
Extensive experience operating within Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) enterprise environments
Demonstrated experience facilitating Agile ceremonies and driving team engagement in a hybrid/distributed workforce setting
Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph required
Advanced practical understanding of Agile methodologies, Scrum principles, and SAFe frameworks
Superior communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to run large-scale facilitation events in person and via virtual collaboration platforms
Strong conflict-resolution and root-cause analysis skills
Hands-on experience with Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps (ADO), and digital whiteboarding tools
Proven ability to inspire, motivate, and empower engineering teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Significant work-from-home flexibility for standard unclassified program activities, team coordination, and day-to-day sprint management
401(k) with company match
Mental health resources
Student loan repayment assistance
Adoption reimbursement
Pet insurance
Competitive total rewards package