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USD 100000–130000/yr

Junior Scrum Master

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Quick Summary

Key Responsibilities

Facilitate daily standups and support sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives under the guidance of the Project Manager.

Requirements Summary

Basic understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies. Experience using tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar backlog management platforms. Strong organizational and time management skills.

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About Agile Defense

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Requisition #: 1661

Job Title: Junior Scrum Master

Location: Remote

Clearance Level: Secret, Must Have Clearance to Start

Role Overview:

The Junior Scrum Master supports Agile software development teams by coordinating sprint activities, maintaining delivery discipline, and assisting in the removal of team impediments. This role operates under the guidance of a Project Manager and focuses on day-to-day sprint execution rather than overall program governance.

The position is intended for an early-career Agile practitioner who is developing facilitation, coordination, and delivery management skills within a structured engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Facilitate daily standups and support sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives under the guidance of the Project Manager.

Maintain sprint boards and ensure work items are updated and accurately tracked.

Monitor sprint progress and flag risks, blockers, or scope changes to the Project Manager.

Ensure user stories are clearly documented and meet basic acceptance criteria before sprint commitment.

Track action items from retrospectives and follow up on completion.

Support backlog grooming sessions and assist with organizing priorities.

Maintain delivery documentation such as sprint summaries and release notes.

Promote team adherence to Agile principles and agreed-upon processes.

Typically has a Bachelors degree, and 1 - 3 years of experience, or equivalent relevant work experience; e.g., each year of work experience may be substituted for each year of education required.

1–3 years of experience in a project coordination, technical support, or software delivery environment.

Required Qualifications:

Basic understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies.

Experience using tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar backlog management platforms.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Clear communication skills and ability to work effectively with technical teams.

Ability to identify issues and escalate appropriately.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills:

Entry-level Scrum certification such as CSM or PSM I.

Exposure to software development life cycle processes.

Experience supporting cross-functional teams.

Interest in growing into Scrum Master, Agile Lead, or Project Manager roles.

Exposure to regulated or security-conscious development environments.

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Our Core Values

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.

What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.

Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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Worldwide

Fully remote, anywhere in the world

Who can apply

Same as job location

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Posted: June 12, 2026
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Agile Defense: Always Evolving. Agile Defense stands at the forefront of innovation, driving advanced capabilities and solutions tailored to the most critical national security and civilian missions.

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