Scrum Master (Top Secret Clearance Remote US)
Reston, VA - USA
Job Summary
The Work: We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to support Agile delivery for a crossfunctional development team. This role partners closely with Product Owners technical teams and stakeholders to ensure Agile best practices are followed delivery commitments are met and continuous improvement is embedded in the teams culture.
Job Location: This position is remote with a preference for candidates located in the National Capitol Region (Washington DC metro area).
If you accept this position you should note that ICF does monitor employee work locations and blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses and also prohibits personal VPN connections.
You may be asked to travel once a quarter to an office or client site.
Our core work hours are 8am - 5pm Eastern Time with the option to start earlier or work later depending on your time zone.
What You Will Do:
Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile development teams facilitating all core Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning daily stand-ups sprint reviews and retrospectives
Coach teams on Agile principles Scrum framework and continuous improvement practices
Remove impediments that impact team delivery and proactively manage risks and dependencies
Partner with Product Owners to support backlog refinement prioritization and story readiness
Promote transparency through effective reporting on sprint progress metrics and delivery outcomes
Foster collaboration across cross-functional teams including developers testers UX and program leadership
Ensure Agile practices align with federal program requirements security constraints and compliance expectations
Support Agile transformation efforts and mentor team members on Agile maturity
What You Will Bring With You:
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
7 years of experience supporting Agile software development processes
What We Would Like You To Bring With You:
Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity Computer Science Information Technology or related technical field.
2 years experience working with DCSA
Experience working on federal or DoD IT programs
Demonstrated experience operating as a Scrum Master in complex enterprise-scale environments
Strong understanding of Agile frameworks with emphasis on Scrum
Scrum Master certification (CSM SAFe Scrum Master or equivalent).
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Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider but were not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges navigate change and shape the future.We can only solve the worlds toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.Together our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information please read ourEEOpolicy.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Reasonable Accommodations are available including but not limited to for disabled veterans individuals with disabilities and individuals withsincerely heldreligious beliefs in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodationplease emailand we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentto provide needed reasonable accommodations.
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At ICF we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However we understand that some candidates may require accommodationthat involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at. Weare dedicated to providingthe necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and competencies that align to the specified role geographic location education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
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