Scrum Master III

About Agile Defense At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That's why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next. Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility-leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation's vital interests. Requisition #: 1852 Job Title: Scrum Master III Location: Peterson Space Force Base, CO Clearance Level: TS/SCI, Must have TS + SCI eligibility Certification: Certified Scrum Master or a comparable industry certification is required. Job Description Agile Defense is seeking a Scrum Master III to support Agile teams delivering AI, data, and nationaldefense capabilities. This role facilitates essential Scrum activities, aligns backlogs, removes team impediments, tracks Agile performance metrics, and promotes strong collaboration across technical and mission partners. The Scrum Master III plays a key role in driving continuous improvement and ensuring successful delivery within complex, highimpact environments. Job Duties & Responsibilities - Facilitate daily standups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives - Support backlog refinement and assist Product Owners in maintaining aligned and prioritized backlogs - Identify, track, and remove impediments to keep delivery on track - Provide foundational Agile coaching and demonstrate servant leadership - Track Agile metrics such as velocity, burndown charts, and overall sprint health - Communicate risks, dependencies, and progress across teams and stakeholders - Foster collaboration and continuous improvement across technical and mission teams - Use Jira and Confluence for workflow, documentation, and team coordination - Utilize Microsoft Teams or similar collaboration tools for communication and alignment - Contribute foundational knowledge of AI/ML pipelines, data engineering, or nationaldefense project environments - Support the delivery of AI, data, and defenserelated capabilities in alignment with Agile best practices Minimum Requirements - Bachelor's degree in business, project management, information systems, computer science, engineering, or a related field - Equivalent combinations of education, military experience, Agile certification, and relevant experience supporting Agile teams may be considered - 2+ years of experience supporting Agile teams or working within an Agile development environment.Certified Scrum Master or a comparable industry certification is required - Experience supporting daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives; backlog-refinement support; impediment identification and removal; foundational Agile coaching and servant leadership - Basic proficiency with Jira and Confluence; familiarity with Microsoft Teams or comparable collaboration tools - Ability to track velocity, burn-down charts, and sprint health - Maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility Preferred Qualifications - Exposure to the Scaled Agile Framework - DoD or federal-contracting experience - Familiarity with program-management principles and methodologies - Demonstrated interest in continued growth within Agile and Scrum roles - Experience supporting international teams or operating under Status of Forces Agreement requirements Preferred Qualifications - Exposure to the Scaled Agile Framework - DoD or federal-contracting experience - Familiarity with program-management principles and methodologies - Demonstrated interest in continued growth within Agile and Scrum roles - Experience supporting international teams or operating under Stat s of Forces Agreement requirements $100,000 - $115,000 a year Our Core Values Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are. - Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do. - Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated. - Honest - Be Trustworthy.Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support. - Humble - Be Grounded.Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task. - Hungry - Be Eager.Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges. - Hustle - Be Driven.Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. apply for this job At Agile Defense, we know that our employees are our most important asset. We believe in our responsibility to our fellow employees, customers, company, and to our country. We promote teamwork, integrity, and creativity; we expect our fellow employees to also live these values.Agile Defense, Inc. does not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities on the basis of an individual's race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other proscribed category set forth in federal or state regulations. Apply at: https://ipc.us/t/CF13E80E55444AD4.