Senior Scrum Master

Join us in transforming how technology serves those who serve.

At Leidos, we're not just delivering solutions – we're pioneering the future of defense and intelligence technology. Our diverse teams of innovators unite around a singular purpose: empowering our customers to succeed in their critical missions. We believe in leading with integrity, investing in our communities, and building sustainably for tomorrow.

Shape the future of digital defense.

Our Digital Modernization sector is at the forefront of next-generation technology, architecting cutting-edge solutions in cyber defense, logistics optimization, security operations, and decision intelligence. We're the minds behind the mission-critical systems that keep our nation secure. This position pending award of contract.

Ready to engineer solutions that matter?

The Mission:

The Digital Modernization Sector at Leidos is seeking a dynamic Scrum Master to support cloud modernization initiatives for the United States Coast Guard (USCG) at Command, Control, Communication, Computer, Cyber, and Intelligence Service Center (C5ISC) in the Alexandria, VA area. This role is part of a high-impact program focused on delivering secure, scalable cloud solutions that enable operational agility and resilience across the USCG enterprise.
As Scrum Master, you will guide Agile teams through sprint planning, execution, and delivery, removing obstacles, fostering collaboration, and ensuring alignment with program goals. You’ll work closely with cloud engineers, cybersecurity analysts, and program leadership to drive continuous improvement and deliver value to the mission.

Key Tasks:

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and reviews
• Coach team members on Agile principles and best practices to promote a culture of accountability and transparency
• Remove impediments and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure smooth sprint execution
• Track and report team progress using Agile metrics and tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence)
• Collaborate with Product Owners and technical leads to refine backlogs and prioritize work
• Support cross-functional coordination across engineering, cybersecurity, and program management teams
• Promote continuous improvement through feedback loops and process refinement
• Ensure alignment with USCG mission priorities and Leidos delivery standards

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Systems, Business)
• 8+ years of experience in Agile project delivery, including 4+ years as a Scrum Master
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI-ACP, or equivalent Agile certification
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and DevSecOps principles
• Experience using Agile tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or similar platforms
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting DHS, USCG, or other federal cloud modernization efforts
• Familiarity with SAFe or other scaled Agile frameworks
• Experience working with technical teams in cloud, cybersecurity, or enterprise IT environments

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

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Pay Range:

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.