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Agile Scrum Master - Level 2

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$70.10K - $123.63K/yr

The selected candidate must possess an active Interim Secret clearance to start. This position is ... Desired skills • Scrum Master certification • Ability to collaborate with internal and external ...

AgileScrumMaster - Level 2

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$49.25 - $65.75/hr

You will be the Agile Scrum Master 2 for the Simulation Data Management (SDM) team which is ... The selected candidate must possess an active Interim Secretclearance to start. This position is in ...

Senior Data Scientist

San Diego, CA · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

Citizenship with an active or interim Secret clearance * Bachelor's degree in Data Science ... Agile/Scrum experience or certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Master, SAFe Practitioner)

Citizenship with an active or interim Secret clearance * Bachelor's degree in Data Science ... Agile/Scrum experience or certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Master, SAFe Practitioner)

Senior Data Scientist

San Diego, CA · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

Citizenship with an active or interim Secret clearance * Bachelor's degree in Data Science ... Agile/Scrum experience or certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Master, SAFe Practitioner)

Principal Software Engineer (Onsite)

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$133.80K - $179.50K/yr

S. government issued interim secret security clearance is required prior to start. U.S. citizenship ... Preferred : • Active Secret security clearance. • Experience in the role as a Scrum Master (SM ...

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Panama City Beach, FL · Hybrid

$110.20K - $144.40K/yr

Interim Secret required to start. SAIC will sponsor qualified candidates for a security clearance DESIRED EXPERIENCE: * Scrum Master Certification (CSM) * Familiarity with integrating and ...

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date ... Experience in the role as a Scrum Master (SM) and/or a Product Owner (PO). * Experience with ...

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date ... Experience in the role as a Scrum Master (SM) and/or a Product Owner (PO). * Experience with ...

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Panama City, FL · Hybrid

$110.60K - $145K/yr

... Interim Secret required to start. SAIC will sponsor qualified candidates for a security clearance DESIRED EXPERIENCE: * Scrum Master Certification (CSM) * Familiarity with integrating and ...

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How much do interim scrum master jobs pay per hour?

As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for interim scrum master in the United States is $58.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49.52 and $66.11 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Interim Scrum Master, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Interim Scrum Master, you need a solid understanding of Agile methodologies, Scrum framework, and typically a certification such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM). Familiarity with Agile project management tools like Jira or Trello is commonly required, along with experience facilitating sprints and retrospectives. Exceptional communication, conflict resolution, and leadership skills help foster team collaboration and adaptability. These abilities are crucial for quickly integrating with new teams, ensuring project momentum, and driving successful Agile delivery.

What are some common challenges faced by Interim Scrum Masters when joining an established team, and how can they address them?

Interim Scrum Masters often step into teams with existing dynamics, processes, and expectations, which can make initial integration challenging. Building trust quickly, understanding the team's unique workflow, and identifying areas for improvement without disrupting ongoing projects are key hurdles. To address these, it's important to listen actively, observe team interactions, and facilitate open communication to foster collaboration. By focusing on incremental improvements and supporting both the team and stakeholders, Interim Scrum Masters can create a positive impact even within a short tenure.

What are Interim Scrum Masters?

Interim Scrum Masters are professionals who temporarily take on the role of Scrum Master within a team or organization, often during periods of transition or until a permanent Scrum Master is hired. They facilitate Agile practices, remove impediments, and help teams improve their processes while maintaining momentum. An Interim Scrum Master may also provide coaching and guidance to teams adjusting to Agile methodologies. Their main goal is to ensure that teams continue to work effectively and deliver value, even during organizational changes.

What is the difference between Interim Scrum Master vs Scrum Master?

AspectInterim Scrum MasterScrum Master
Role DurationTemporary, project-basedFull-time, ongoing
CertificationsTypically Scrum certifications (CSM, PSM)Same certifications as interim, often more experience
Work EnvironmentVarious organizations, often contract rolesPermanent position within a company
ResponsibilitiesFacilitate Scrum processes temporarilyMaintain Scrum practices long-term

In summary, an Interim Scrum Master is a temporary role focused on guiding teams during specific projects, while a Scrum Master is a permanent position responsible for ongoing Scrum process management within an organization.

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What are the most commonly searched types of Scrum Master jobs? The most popular types of Scrum Master jobs are:
Infographic showing various Interim Scrum Master job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $120,688 per year, or $58 per hour.
Agile Scrum Master - Level 2

Agile Scrum Master - Level 2

Lockheed Martin

Fort Worth, TX • On-site

$70.10K - $123.63K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


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8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 375 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

31st of 59 rated aerospace companies


Job description

Job Description
You will be the Agile Scrum Master 2 for the Simulation Data Management (SDM) team which is responsible for driving digital-transformation initiatives within Engineering & Technology.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Agile Scrum Master 2 you will be responsible for leading a high-performance, multi-disciplinary Scrum team, facilitating the full Scrum lifecycle, and removing impediments that span technical domains and unique SDM constraints.
Your responsibilities will include:
Lead the team on Agile best practices and hold the team accountable within the LM-X framework.
Maintain and organize the product backlog.
Collect and monitor team metrics to ensure successful execution.
Remove barriers and impediments that hinder progress.
Facilitate daily stand-ups, demos, retrospectives, sprint planning, and backlog refinement.
What's In It For You
We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
Who You Are
The ideal candidate is a collaborative Agile practitioner with proven experience guiding engineering and software teams through complex, model-based projects. You thrive in fast-paced environments, excel at transparent communication, and champion continuous improvement. This role stands out because you will shape the delivery of a critical initiative that underpins the next-generation capabilities of our aircraft platforms.
Further Information About This Opportunity
US-S CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Interim Secret clearance to start.
This position is in Fort Worth, TX • Discover Fort Worth.
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering, engineering technology or a STEM field (such as math, statistics, or physics)
• 1+ year of Scrum Master/Agile experience
• Intermediate Jira skills
• Proficiency with collaboration platforms (Confluence, Microsoft Teams) and Microsoft Office Suite.
Desired skills
• Scrum Master certification
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong Communication skills with technical and non technical stakeholders
• Experience presenting to senior leadership on complex matters
• Lockheed Martin Control Account Manager (CAM) certification
• Familiarity with Flight Sciences Engineering Tools and Processes
EEO
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
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Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Other Important Information
By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Work Schedule Information
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $70,100 - $123,625. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $80,600 - $139,840. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

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As a global security and aerospace company, the majority of Lockheed Martin's business is with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. federal government agencies.The remaining portion of Lockheed Martin's business is comprised of international government and commercial sales of products, services and platforms.

Industry

Manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Bethesda, MD, US

Year founded

1912