Job description
The Work: We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to support Agile delivery for a cross‑functional development team. This role partners closely with Product Owners, technical teams, and stakeholders to ensure Agile best practices are followed, delivery commitments are met, and continuous improvement is embedded in the team’s culture.
Job Location: This position is remote with a preference for candidates located in the National Capitol Region (Washington, DC metro area).
If you accept this position, you should note that ICF does monitor employee work locations and blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses, and also prohibits personal VPN connections.
You may be asked to travel once a quarter to an office or client site.
Our core work hours are 8am - 5pm Eastern Time with the option to start earlier or work later depending on your time zone.
What You Will Do:
Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile development teams, facilitating all core Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
Coach teams on Agile principles, Scrum framework, and continuous improvement practices
Remove impediments that impact team delivery and proactively manage risks and dependencies
Partner with Product Owners to support backlog refinement, prioritization, and story readiness
Promote transparency through effective reporting on sprint progress, metrics, and delivery outcomes
Foster collaboration across cross-functional teams, including developers, testers, UX, and program leadership
Ensure Agile practices align with federal program requirements, security constraints, and compliance expectations
Support Agile transformation efforts and mentor team members on Agile maturity
What You Will Bring With You:
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
7+ years of experience supporting Agile software development processes
What We Would Like You To Bring With You:
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field.
2 years’ experience working with DCSA
Experience working on federal or DoD IT programs
Demonstrated experience operating as a Scrum Master in complex, enterprise-scale environments
Strong understanding of Agile frameworks, with emphasis on Scrum
Scrum Master certification (CSM, SAFe Scrum Master, or equivalent).
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Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.
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At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at . Weare dedicated to providingthe necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$98,614.00 - $167,644.00Nationwide Remote Office (US99)Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.