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Scrum Master

Steampunk

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Remote · McLean, VA · Posted November 1, 2026

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About the job

Overview

As a Steampunk Scrum Master , you will be a integral part of an Agile team. You will work with end users, architects, development, and design teams to facilitate the planning and completion of the project with agile, incremental deliveries within the overall project timelines. We are looking for talented, highly motivated and innovative analysts with a track record of taking initiative.

Contributions

Ensures team(s) maintains focus on quality and continuous delivery

Provides visibility into delivery targets, commitments, and progress

Be well managed – understand and coach the team on delivery controls, compliance to minimize operational, and reputational risk

Understands domain architecture and targets to identify upstream and downstream dependencies and to support the team in risk management

Proactively identifies impediments and appropriately resolves using network of peers and formal channels (including escalation if required)

Integrates Agile and Lean principles into team practices and work products

Coaches Product Owner and team on backlog refinement and prioritization

Coaches the team to improve collaboration and self-organization

Utilizes team feedback and metrics (quality, delivery rate, etc.) to identify areas of opportunity and works with team to continuously improve

Assess the current organization and delivery environment and recommend optimal Agile practices tailored to the client

We need more than just a coach, we need someone who will also roll up their sleeves and delivery too.

Innovates with practices and frameworks through experimentation to improve the team and their delivery

Developing understanding and encouragement of team’s innovation and improvement

Agile and Technical Learning: Actively seeks and participates in a variety of learning opportunities such as Communities of Practice, conferences, classroom training, and independent study to further develop self and community

Prepare and deliver effective communications both verbally and orally regarding progress and status for both internal and client teams

Perform hands-on project work, including analysis, design and change management, as needed by the project

Qualifications

U.S. Citizen

Ability to obtain a U.S. government Public Trust Security Clearance

2+ years managing IT projects using agile methodolgies and Approaches

2+ year experience with Scrum/Kanban Methodologies

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, MIS or equivalent combination of education and experience

Scrum Master certification or equivalent required

Ability to establish immediate credibility with clients, build consensus, and achieve goals through influence

Ability to help teams write user stories/epics, identify dependencies, and design optimal solutions

Flexibility to work with teams, individuals and executives and willingness to help with a wide variety of work products and people

Excellent interpersonal/communication skills

Experience working in a studio / human centered design approach

About steampunk

Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $75,000 to $150,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors. Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology , we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. If you want to learn more about our story, visit http://www.steampunk.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program.