Scrum Master

LightFeather is seeking a Scrum Master to support a federal cloud modernization program at a large agency client. In this role, you will serve as the agile backbone for a cloud engineering team focused on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) delivery, facilitating the full Scrum framework and keeping sprint execution on track across a fast-moving, technically oriented team.

This is a dedicated Scrum Master position — you will own the agile process. You will work directly alongside a Product Owner and technical lead, interface periodically with federal stakeholders, and serve as the team's go-to resource for sprint status, task tracking, and ceremony cadence. The right person brings solid Scrum fundamentals, an adaptable mindset, and the communication skills to hold their own in a room with senior engineers and agency customers alike.

Location: Hybrid, On-site 4 days/week in Washington, D.C. 20006 and 1 day Telework Job Type: Full-time Salary: $90,000–$115,000 annually, based on experience level. Clearance Requirement: Active Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance

Key Responsibilities

Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, sprint reviews, and retrospectives

Drive sprint demos at the close of each sprint, managing the facilitation cadence

Partner with the Product Owner to refine the backlog, write and break down user stories and subtasks, and maintain sprint board accuracy in Jira

Serve as the primary point of contact for sprint status visibility — pulling reports, tracking task ownership, and keeping the team and leadership informed

Maintain documentation and reference materials in SharePoint; coordinate with the BA on documentation deliverables as needed

Monitor and manage ServiceNow tickets as integrated with the Jira workflow, providing timely status updates to stakeholders

Support change management activities at a high level, coordinating with technical team members on pipeline and security-related stories

Act as an agile culture carrier for the team — setting the standard for how work gets tracked, communicated, and completed

Required Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship

Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance

5-8 years of experience as a Scrum Master in an IT or software delivery environment

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or equivalent Scrum/agile certification

Demonstrated experience facilitating all Scrum ceremonies and managing sprint execution end-to-end

Proficiency with Jira (Atlassian) for story writing, subtask management, and sprint tracking

Working knowledge of at least one cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP) — specific platform expertise not required, but cloud familiarity is

High-level understanding of DevSecOps concepts and delivery pipelines, sufficient to contextualize team stories and facilitate grooming conversations

Familiarity with ATO (Authority to Operate) processes and federal IT security frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53, FedRAMP) at a conceptual level

Strong interpersonal and communication skills — able to engage confidently with engineers, product leadership, and federal customers

Ability to work on-site in Washington, DC five days per week

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting federal IT programs or government cloud modernization initiatives

Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) specifically — this is a nice-to-have, not a requirement

Experience with SharePoint for documentation management and team knowledge repositories

Familiarity with ServiceNow, particularly in environments where it is integrated with Jira for ticketing and work intake

Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or SAFe certification

Cloud certification from any major provider (AWS, GCP, or Azure) demonstrating foundational cloud literacy

Background supporting change management activities in an agile delivery context

Why Join LightFeather?

At LightFeather, you're not just taking a job—you're joining a purpose-driven team that delivers innovative, mission-critical solutions to make a real difference. You'll work on diverse, meaningful projects that challenge and inspire you, alongside some of the best minds in the industry.

LightFeather is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.