Scrum Master

Overview

LightFeather is hiring a dedicated Scrum Master to support a federal cloud modernization initiative for a large governmental agency. This role acts as the main agile facilitator for a cloud engineering squad working primarily on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) projects. The Scrum Master will ensure the smooth operation of all Scrum ceremonies and maintain sprint progress in a dynamic, highly technical setting. The position requires close collaboration with the Product Owner, technical leads, and federal stakeholders. Communication with senior engineers and agency clients is fundamental.

Work Location & Schedule

This role is based in Washington, D.C. with a hybrid schedule requiring onsite presence four days a week and one telework day.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct all Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Manage and lead sprint demonstration events to showcase completed work.
• Collaborate with the Product Owner to refine the backlog, decompose user stories, and maintain accurate sprint tracking in Jira.
• Provide transparent sprint status updates by generating reports and tracking task ownership to keep team members and leadership informed.
• Maintain project documentation in SharePoint and coordinate documentation efforts with the Business Analyst.
• Oversee ServiceNow ticketing integrated with Jira workflows, ensuring stakeholders receive timely progress updates.
• Assist with change management by coordinating pipeline and security-related tasks with the technical team.
• Promote and uphold agile values and processes, setting standards for work tracking, communication, and delivery.

Required Qualifications

• United States citizenship with active Secret or Top Secret security clearance.
• 5-8 years of experience as a Scrum Master in technology or software delivery settings.
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or an equivalent agile certification.
• Proven ability to facilitate entire Scrum workflow and manage sprint execution end-to-end.
• Proficiency in Jira for story creation, task breakdown, and sprint tracking.
• Familiarity with at least one cloud platform such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Basic understanding of DevSecOps principles and delivery pipelines for effective grooming discussions.
• Conceptual knowledge of federal IT security frameworks like NIST 800-53 and FedRAMP and ATO processes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills enabling effective engagement with engineers, product leaders, and federal clients.
• Ability to work onsite in Washington, D.C. five days a week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal IT projects or government cloud modernization efforts.
• Knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) specifically is a desirable asset.
• Familiarity with SharePoint for managing documentation repositories.
• Experience working with ServiceNow, especially when integrated with Jira ticketing workflows.
• Additional certifications like Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), SAFe, or cloud provider certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Background in coordinating change management within agile delivery contexts.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $90,000 to $115,000, dependent on experience.

Additional Information

LightFeather is committed to equal opportunity employment and values a diverse workforce. Applicants are considered regardless of race, religion, gender, or other legally protected statuses.