Scrum Master

Role Overview

LightFeather is looking for a Scrum Master to support a federal cloud modernization initiative at a major government client. This role serves as the central owner of the agile process for a cloud engineering team delivering on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), ensuring Scrum practices are executed smoothly and sprint delivery stays organized in a fast-paced technical environment.

This is a hands-on Scrum Master position with responsibility for the full agile workflow. You will work closely with the Product Owner and technical lead, connect periodically with federal stakeholders, and act as the main resource for sprint visibility, task tracking, and ceremony coordination. The ideal candidate has a strong grasp of Scrum, adapts well to changing priorities, and communicates confidently with both senior engineers and agency representatives.

Location and Work Setup

The role is based in a hybrid format with four in-office days per week in Washington, D.C. 20006 and one day of telework. The posting also states that the candidate must be able to work onsite in Washington, DC five days per week.

Employment Details

This is a full-time position.

Eligibility and Clearance

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and hold an active Secret or Top Secret security clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Organize and run sprint demos at the end of each iteration while keeping the ceremony rhythm consistent.
• Work with the Product Owner to improve the backlog, draft and break down user stories and subtasks, and keep the Jira sprint board accurate.
• Act as the main source of sprint status updates by generating reports, tracking task ownership, and keeping both the team and leadership informed.
• Keep documentation and reference content current in SharePoint and coordinate with the BA on documentation-related deliverables when needed.
• Track ServiceNow tickets as part of the Jira workflow and provide timely updates to stakeholders.
• Provide high-level support for change management efforts, especially around pipeline and security-related work with technical teammates.
• Model strong agile practices for the team by setting expectations for how work is organized, communicated, and completed.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must hold an active Secret or Top Secret clearance.
• 5 to 8 years of Scrum Master experience in an IT or software delivery setting.
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) credential or an equivalent agile/Scrum certification.
• Proven experience running the full range of Scrum ceremonies and managing sprint delivery from start to finish.
• Strong working knowledge of Jira for story creation, subtasks, and sprint monitoring.
• Familiarity with at least one cloud environment such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• High-level understanding of DevSecOps concepts and delivery pipelines to support grooming and team discussion.
• Conceptual familiarity with ATO processes and federal security standards such as NIST 800-53 and FedRAMP.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with engineers, product leaders, and government stakeholders.
• Ability to work onsite in Washington, DC five days per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal IT programs or government cloud modernization work.
• Prior exposure to Google Cloud Platform is a plus, though not required.
• Experience using SharePoint for documentation and team knowledge management.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow, especially where it is connected to Jira for intake and ticket tracking.
• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or SAFe certification.
• Cloud certification from AWS, GCP, or Azure showing foundational cloud knowledge.
• Background in supporting change management within an agile delivery environment.

Why Join LightFeather

LightFeather describes its environment as purpose-driven and mission-focused, with work centered on meaningful, innovative solutions. The company emphasizes the chance to contribute to important projects while collaborating with skilled peers on challenging work.

Equal Opportunity Statement

LightFeather is an equal opportunity employer and evaluates all qualified applicants fairly, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law.