Scrum Master

Scrum Master Markon Solutions USD $150,000.00 - USD $180,000.00 /Yr. life insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance, 401(k) United States, Virginia, Chantilly Jun 11, 2026 Scrum Master Location US-VA-Chantilly

ID 2026-8421

Category Finance Position Type Full-Time Remote No Clearance Level

TS/SCI FS

Poly Description Markon is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to lead a successful team in delivering working software products through an incremental approach. The goal is to lead the team, remove impediments, and champion the SAFe methodology. Responsibilities Support the team during Program Increment Planning, Daily Stand-Ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Retros. Implement and continually improve SAFe Agile practices. Proactively seek opportunities to use process improvement and re-engineering methodologies to facilitate improvements to team processes. Facilitate positive team dynamics to help maximize team performance. Identify and remove impediments to help protect the team from outside influences. Facilitate the Scrum Team's day-to-day activities Servant leader to help maximize team efficiency by resolving impediments Help the Product Owner prepare the backlog, improve velocity, and ensure important Scrum artifacts are prepared Maintain project metrics, milestones, and deliverables Help the Team adopt agile methodology and leads process improvements Qualifications TS/SCI with Polygraph is required Bachelors and 8+ years of experience; Masters and 6+ years; an additional four years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree Demonstrated experience as a Scrum Master in IT Demonstrated experience leading Daily Stand-ups, Backlog Grooming, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, PI Planning, and Retros Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I, PMI-ACP, or SAFe) 1 year Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) experience Software development management tools including JIRA Experience on a team developing software in the Federal Government Salary Range USD $150,000.00 - USD $180,000.00 /Yr. The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. Overview Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions. At Markon, we don't just offer jobs - we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work. Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services. Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make - which is why we're consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation's most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters - bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients' missions. Join us and make a meaningful impact. Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Benefits Offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays