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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.

Scrum Master (SAFe Agile & Jira)