Scrum Master (SAFe Agile & Jira)

Role Overview

This is a fully remote W2 opportunity in the United States for a Scrum Master supporting Agile software delivery on a Federal Government program. The position is intended for candidates with a low-rate expectation and requires U.S. citizenship. The role focuses on enabling smooth Agile execution, guiding SAFe-based delivery, and keeping project tracking and reporting organized through Jira.

What You'll Do

• Run core Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and backlog refinement.
• Coach teams on Scrum practices and SAFe methods so they can work more effectively.
• Work closely with Product Owners, business stakeholders, developers, QA staff, and leadership.
• Spot blockers and help remove obstacles that slow down delivery.
• Monitor sprint progress, velocity, burndown trends, and milestone completion.
• Make sure Agile routines and team standards are followed consistently.
• Keep Jira boards, dashboards, artifacts, and reporting current and accurate.
• Support Product Owners with prioritizing the backlog and improving user stories.
• Help coordinate release planning and collaboration across functions.
• Promote continuous improvement and strengthen Agile maturity across the team.
• Prepare and present status updates and Agile performance metrics.

Requirements

• Extensive Scrum Master experience, with the stated requirement being 3 to 5 years and not more than 5 years overall, while the posting also references 35 years in multiple places.
• Solid knowledge of Agile principles and the Scrum framework.
• Hands-on experience in SAFe Agile environments is mandatory.
• Practical Jira experience for project tracking, administration, and reporting is required.
• Comfort leading Agile ceremonies and facilitating team discussions.
• Strong communication and coordination skills with multiple stakeholders.
• Background supporting software development or IT project teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication ability.
• Ability to operate effectively in a remote work setup.
• U.S. citizenship is required, and the candidate must be eligible to work on a Federal Government project.
• Work must be performed remotely from within the United States.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related discipline is preferred; equivalent professional experience may also be considered.
• Preferred certifications include Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), or an equivalent Agile credential.

Preferred Experience

• Federal Government project exposure.
• Experience working with distributed or remote teams.
• Exposure to release planning.
• Agile coaching experience.

Deliverables

• Sprint planning documentation.
• Sprint metrics and burndown reports.
• Jira dashboards and reports.
• Backlog refinement artifacts.
• Agile status reports.
• Retrospective action items.
• Release planning documentation.
• Stakeholder communication reports.

Additional Information

This opening is for a remote U.S.-based W2 role. The employer indicates a low-rate budget and requires the selected candidate to be a U.S. citizen with eligibility to support a Federal Government engagement. The position emphasizes experience within the stated range, SAFe Agile knowledge, and strong Jira capability.

Work Authorization and Location

• U.S. citizens only.
• Must be able to work remotely from anywhere in the United States.

Experience Requirement

• Scrum Master experience is required within the stated range, with the posting specifying 3 to 5 years and also noting not more than 5 years.
• SAFe Agile experience is mandatory.
• Jira experience is mandatory.