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Scrum Master (Top Secret)

Accenture Federal Services

Scrum Master (Top Secret)

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Washington, DC, USA

In-Office

94K-179K Annually

Senior level

Artificial Intelligence • Information Technology • Consulting • Cybersecurity

The Role

Lead Scrum teams across complex technology and digital transformation initiatives. Facilitate Agile ceremonies, coach teams and stakeholders, remove impediments, manage project risks and dependencies, support release planning, and drive continuous improvement. Partner with Product Owners and executives on prioritization, reporting, and delivery outcomes. Lead Agile adoption, metrics, organizational change, and team development while mentoring Scrum Masters, Project Managers, and Agile practitioners.

Summary Generated by Built In

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

The work:

Experienced Scrum Master with progressive experience leading Agile teams in the delivery of complex technology, business transformation, and digital modernization initiatives. Proven ability to facilitate Scrum ceremonies, coach teams on Agile best practices, remove impediments, and drive continuous improvement while partnering with Product Owners, stakeholders, and leadership. Strong background in project management, change management, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and Agile transformation across cross-functional and distributed teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Agile Leadership & Scrum Facilitation Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams, ensuring adherence to Scrum principles, Agile values, and organizational standards. Facilitate all Agile ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Reviews, Backlog Refinement, and Retrospectives. Coach team members, Product Owners, and stakeholders on Scrum, Agile frameworks, and Lean principles. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, transparency, and collaboration. Identify and remove impediments that impact team productivity and delivery performance. Project & Program Management Manage project planning, scheduling, tracking, and reporting activities across multiple initiatives. Coordinate dependencies among teams, vendors, and stakeholders. Monitor project risks, issues, assumptions, and mitigation strategies. Support release planning and delivery of business capabilities aligned to organizational objectives. Ensure project deliverables meet quality, scope, schedule, and budget expectations. Stakeholder Management Collaborate with Product Owners to maintain and prioritize product backlogs. Communicate project status, risks, and accomplishments to executive leadership and stakeholders. Facilitate alignment between technical teams and business partners. Build effective relationships across functional and organizational boundaries. Agile Transformation & Process Improvement Lead Agile adoption and maturity initiatives across teams and programs. Implement Agile metrics and reporting frameworks to drive data-informed decision-making. Assess team performance and recommend process improvements. Team Coaching & Servant Leadership Promote self-organization and high-performance team behaviors. Mentor junior Scrum Masters, Project Managers, and Agile practitioners. Guide teams through organizational change and transformation initiatives. Encourage a growth mindset and foster continuous learning.

Here's what you need:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
Minimum 8 years of experience in Agile delivery, Scrum Master roles, project management, or related leadership positions.
Minimum 5 years facilitating Scrum teams in enterprise environments.
Experience managing complex technology, cloud, digital transformation, or software development initiatives.
Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and DevOps practices.
Active Top Secret Clearance and willingness to work onsite in Washington, DC.

Preferred Certifications:

SAFe Certified (any) Project Management Professional (PMP)

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:

$94,000—$178,700 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

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Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.

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Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

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Skills Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
Minimum 8 years of experience in Agile delivery, Scrum Master roles, project management, or related leadership positions
Minimum 5 years facilitating Scrum teams in enterprise environments
Experience managing complex technology, cloud, digital transformation, or software development initiatives
Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and DevOps practices
Active Top Secret security clearance
Willingness to work onsite in Washington, DC
SAFe certification
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

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The Company

HQ: Arlington, VA

17,634 Employees

Year Founded: 1989

What We Do

Accenture Federal Services is a leading US federal services company and subsidiary of Accenture LLP. It empowers US federal agencies to reinvent their operations and deliver missions faster using technology and AI. By leveraging mission expertise and commercial innovation, the company provides solutions in cloud, data, and cybersecurity to help the government make the nation stronger, safer, and more resilient.