Agile Scrum Master w/Top Secret Clearance

Agile Scrum Master w/Top Secret ClearanceA3 Consulting is seeking an experienced and tenacious Agile Scrum Master to lead the process and team dynamics for the mission‑critical DSATS program. The person in the role is responsible for the program’s health, efficiency, and continuous improvement for a team of 10‑18 engineers building a custom Insider Threat application on the ServiceNow platform. If you are a sereant leader who excels at communication, coordination, and driving a team toward its goals, this role is for you.In this job you will:Lead all Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand‑ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives, ensuring they are productive and stay within their timebox.Act as the team's primary "blocker‑remover," proactively identifying and resolving organizational, technical, and bureaucratic impediments. This includes coordinating with DCSA stakeholders (ESD, CSMO, CDAO) and other vendors.Serve as the Agile coach for the development team, fostering a culture of collaboration, self‑organization, and continuous improvement.Partner closely with the government Product Owner to manage and refine the product backlog, ensuring user stories are well‑defined and "ready" for sprints. You will track and report key metrics like velocity and burndown charts.Shield the development team from external distractions and scope creep, ensuring they can stay focused on the sprint commitment.Qualifications for the role:Required Qualifications:5+ years of dedicated experience as a Scrum Master for a software development team.Proven experience in a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment within a large DoD or Federal program.Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or a SAFe certification (e.g., SAFe Scrum Master, SAFe Agilist).Proven experience leading Agile teams in a complex DoD or Federal environment.Expertise in navigating government/contractor bureaucracy to remove impediments and coordinate with external stakeholders.Proficiency with Agile management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).Desired Expertise:Familiarity with the ServiceNow platform or managing a team developing on it.Experience with Insider Threat, personnel security, or case management systems.Familiarity with the RMF/ATO process and how it integrates with an Agile schedule.Clearance Level:Active Top SecretLocation:Hybrid (must be local to the DC Metropolitan Area)Occasional onsite possible – Crystal City, VA, Springfield, VA, or Ft. MeadeSalary Range:$130,000 - $150,000 commensurate with experience and achievementBenefit Information:A3 Consulting offers a robust benefits package to include but not limited to medical, dental, and vision benefits, flexible spending and health savings accounts, group life and AD&D, short‑term and long‑term disability, paid time off, 401k match, paid parental leave, professional development.About A3 Consulting:A3 Consulting, LLC is a leading management and technology firm that specializes in providing innovative solutions to solve the pressing challenges of our Federal government customers. With a proven track record of delivering mission‑critical solutions and exceptional performance, we committed to ensuring that our technology offerings remain competitive in the rapidly evolving federal marketplace.A3 Consulting, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people‑first culture. We are committed to non‑discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.PI279735424 #J-18808-Ljbffr