Leidos is seeking a Scrum Master to directly support the Chief Engineer and Agile Coach across technical execution, multi-cloud operations, and DevSecOps innovation for future work on the U.S. Air Force Cloud One Next (C1N) ACSS contract. In this role, as a member of a Scaled Agile software development organization, you will contribute to the technical execution of a program that integrates proven, globally deployed technologies with modern cloud-native capabilities. You will work alongside cross-functional teams and technical leaders to deliver predictable outcomes in a highly regulated, safety-critical environment.
Leidos delivers innovative solutions through a diverse, talented team dedicated to making the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through information technology, engineering, and science. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. We offer a robust benefits package including competitive salaries, a 401(K) retirement plan, comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage, flexible work schedules for work/life balance, and tuition reimbursement.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead the team in executing Continuous Flow/ Kanban or planned sprint activities.
- Facilitate and lead all team ceremonies, including Refinements/Sprint Planning, Daily Boardwalks/Standups, Retrospectives, and Reviews/Demos, using relevant metrics and data to drive continuous improvement.
- Actively remove impediments by resolving blocking issues related to feature development, build and dependency challenges, operational support conflicts, and process.
- Provide timely status, risk, and dependency reporting to management, including sprint execution, team availability, and issues impacting delivery.
- Help teams design, develop, document, configure, test, and debug applications and frameworks across the full software development life cycle, serving as a key contributor to system enhancements and new features.
- Help the Agile Coach teach and execute hybrid SAFe 6 and Extreme Programming framework across the program.
- Help team use AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding, refactoring, debugging, and test creation.
- Help team to adopt DevSecOps concepts and tooling.
- Collaborate with and mentor junior team members to meet commitments and project milestones.
- Communicate effectively with cross-functional internal teams, stakeholders, and, when necessary, external partners to ensure alignment and successful delivery.
- Participate in and lead teams through PI Planning events.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field with 8+ years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree with 6+ years of prior experience.
- SAFe 6 Experience/ Knowledge of AI-Native SAFe.
- SAFe 6 Leading SAFe certification.
- SAFe 6 Scrum Master certification.
- SAFe 6 DevOps certification.
- Significant knowledge of DevSecOps methodology, security, and cloud environments.
- Understanding of sound software development principles and practices. Knowledge and experience with DevSecOps principles are a must.
- Experience with version control systems such as Git or Subversion.
- Experience working as a Team Coach, Scrum Master within the SAFe Framework.
- Experience with Kanban/Continuous Flow.
- Understanding of Extreme Programming principles.
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
- Active Secret Clearance.
- US citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of or experience with AI-assisted coding (Claude Code, Codex etc.).
- Knowledge of or experience with microservices and cloud-based environments.
- Knowledge of or experience with Terraform / Ansible.
- Knowledge of or experience with Cloud Certifications.
- Knowledge of or experience with Operations Experience.
- Advanced SAFe 6 or AI-Native SAFe certifications.
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Original Posting:October 1, 2026For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field with 8+ years of relevant experience, or a master's degree with 6+ years of experience
- SAFe 6 experience or knowledge of AI-Native SAFe
- SAFe 6 Leading SAFe certification
- SAFe 6 Scrum Master certification
- SAFe 6 DevOps certification
- Significant knowledge of DevSecOps methodology, security, and cloud environments
- Understanding of software development principles and practices
- Experience with DevSecOps principles
- Experience with Git or Subversion
- Experience as a Team Coach or Scrum Master within the SAFe Framework
- Experience with Kanban or Continuous Flow
- Understanding of Extreme Programming principles
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Active Secret Clearance
- US citizenship
- Knowledge or experience with AI-assisted coding, including Claude Code or Codex
- Knowledge or experience with microservices and cloud-based environments
- Knowledge or experience with Terraform or Ansible
- Knowledge or experience with cloud certifications
- Operations experience
- Advanced SAFe 6 or AI-Native SAFe certifications
Leidos Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Leidos and has not been reviewed or approved by Leidos.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with multiple plan options, low office-visit copays in some plans, and access to mental health and wellness support tools. The availability of HSA/FSA options and employer contributions is positioned as a meaningful part of the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as a strong component of total rewards, highlighted by a 401(k) match and immediate vesting in the standard package. The Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also presented as an additional long-term wealth-building feature.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle supports extend beyond core insurance, including wellness programs, fitness-related stipends, and assistance resources. Work flexibility and related perks are also included as part of the broader rewards experience.
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What We Do
We Are Leidos For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world. OUR MISSION Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®. Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos. Your most important work is ahead.
