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System One

Scrum Master

Mclean, VA · Remote

$52.75 - $70.25/hr

Scrum Master Location: McLean, VA Type: Long-term contract Work Model ... Remote Hours: 40.0 Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a federal Public Trust ...

System One

Scrum Master

Mclean, VA · Remote

$52.75 - $70.25/hr

Scrum Master Location: McLean, VA Type: Long-term contract Work Model ... Remote Hours: 40.0 Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a federal Public Trust ...

System One

Scrum Master

Mclean, VA · Remote

$52.75 - $70.25/hr

Scrum Master Location: McLean, VA Type: Long-term contract Work Model ... Remote Hours: 40.0 Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a federal Public Trust ...

System One

Scrum Master

Mclean, VA · Remote

$52.75 - $70.25/hr

Scrum Master Location: McLean, VA Type: Long-term contract Work Model ... Remote Hours: 40.0 Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a federal Public Trust ...

System One

Scrum Master

Mclean, VA · Remote

$52.75 - $70.25/hr

Scrum Master Location: McLean, VA Type: Long-term contract Work Model ... Remote Hours: 40.0 Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a federal Public Trust ...

SciTec

Scrum Master

Boulder, CO · On-site +1

$133K - $157K/yr

Our ideal candidate will have a technical background in one or more areas of remote sensing ... Scrum Master Certification and experience with Agile principals * 5+ years' US Government or ...

System One

Scrum Master

Vienna, VA · Remote

$52.75 - $70.25/hr

Scrum Master Location: Vienna, VA Type: Contract Work Model ... Remote - offsite Responsibilities * Facilitate Scrum ceremonies such as daily stand-up meetings ...

System One

Scrum Master

Mclean, VA · Remote

$52.75 - $70.25/hr

Scrum Master Location: McLean, VA Type: Long-term contract Work Model ... Remote Hours: 40.0 Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a federal Public Trust ...

System One

Scrum Master

Mclean, VA · Remote

$52.75 - $70.25/hr

Scrum Master Location: McLean, VA Type: Long-term contract Work Model ... Remote Hours: 40.0 Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a federal Public Trust ...

ActioNet, Inc.

Scrum Master

$52.75 - $70.25/hr

Description IgniteAction is seeking a dedicated and certified Scrum Master to facilitate and guide cross-functional development teams. In this role, you will be the champion of Agile principles ...

ActioNet, Inc.

Scrum Master

$52.75 - $70.25/hr

Description IgniteAction is seeking a dedicated and certified Scrum Master to facilitate and guide cross-functional development teams. In this role, you will be the champion of Agile principles ...

NewGen

Scrum Master

Herndon, VA · On-site +1

$53 - $70.75/hr

The Scrum Master will assist the Program Manger and various team members with designing, developing, integrating and maintaining enterprise web applications to support challenging and demanding high ...

First Citizens Bank

Scrum Master II (Remote)

Carolina, RI · On-site +1

$51.75 - $69/hr

Overview This is a remote role that may only be hired in the following location(s): Arizona or ... Scrum Master Certification Required Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with Jira, Confluence ...

First Citizens Bank

Scrum Master II (Remote)

Carolina, RI · On-site +1

$51.75 - $69/hr

Overview This is a remote role that may only be hired in the following location(s): Arizona or ... Scrum Master Certification Required Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with Jira, Confluence ...

Hiring Our Heroes

SCRUM MASTER

Arlington, VA · Remote

$52.75 - $70.25/hr

As a Scrum Master on our project, you will coach and guide cross-functional teams through Scrum ... Remote work authorized; travel may be required to client location in Alexandria, VA. Hours of ...

Spry Methods

Scrum Master

Charleston, SC · Remote

$52.75 - $70.25/hr

Spry is seeking a Scrum Master to join our contract with a government customer in Charleston, SC. The ideal candidate will guide Agile teams in applying Scrum principles, practices, and frameworks to ...

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First Citizens Bank

Scrum Master II (Remote)

Phoenix, AZ · On-site +1

$49.25 - $65.75/hr

Overview This is a remote role that may only be hired in the following location(s): Arizona or ... Scrum Master Certification Required Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with Jira, Confluence ...

First Citizens Bank

Scrum Master II (Remote)

Phoenix, AZ · On-site +1

$49.25 - $65.75/hr

Overview This is a remote role that may only be hired in the following location(s): Arizona or ... Scrum Master Certification Required Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with Jira, Confluence ...

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How much do remote scrum master jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote 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 does a remote scrum master do?

The job duties of a remote Scrum master involve overseeing the implementation of the Scrum project management framework. Scrum is a subset of the Agile framework and involves strategies to help organize and manage tasks for software development and other computer or IT projects. As a work from home Scrum master, your responsibilities mainly include planning sprints, which are smaller projects or tasks that help the team meet benchmarks for the whole project. You work remotely to assist with benchmark planning and ensure that team members have the resources and skills to complete their assigned tasks.

What is a remote scrum master?

A Remote Scrum Master is a professional who facilitates the Scrum process for distributed or virtual teams, helping them follow Agile principles and practices while working from different locations. They remove obstacles, ensure clear communication, and support the team's continuous improvement, all through online tools and digital collaboration platforms. Remote Scrum Masters play a key role in keeping teams aligned, fostering accountability, and ensuring that projects progress smoothly despite the lack of face-to-face interaction.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote Scrum Master?

To thrive as a Remote Scrum Master, you need a solid understanding of Agile methodologies, Scrum framework, and experience facilitating software development teams, often backed by certifications like Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM). Familiarity with digital collaboration tools such as Jira, Trello, or Asana, and video conferencing platforms is typically required. Exceptional communication, conflict resolution, and leadership skills help a Scrum Master inspire and coordinate distributed teams. These abilities are crucial to ensure transparency, foster team cohesion, and drive successful project delivery in a remote environment.

How does a remote scrum master effectively facilitate communication and collaboration within a distributed Agile team?

A Remote Scrum Master plays a crucial role in fostering open communication and collaboration among team members who may be working from different locations or time zones. This often involves leveraging digital tools such as video conferencing, instant messaging, and project management platforms to run stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives. The Scrum Master must be proactive in identifying communication gaps, encouraging participation, and adapting Agile ceremonies to suit remote environments. Building trust and maintaining team engagement remotely can be challenging, but regular check-ins and transparent progress tracking help ensure everyone stays aligned and motivated.

How to become a scrum master who works remotely?

To become a scrum master who works remotely, you need to have numerous qualifications, including education, certification, professional experience, and management tools and skills. A bachelor’s degree in computer science is often necessary, although engineering degrees are also useful. The scrum master has more project management responsibilities, but you still need to have solid programming skills. Multiple professional organizations offer certifications to become a scrum master. The certification process includes attending a training course, completing an exam, and paying a registration fee. Because you work from home, you need excellent time management skills.

What is the difference between Remote Scrum Master vs Remote Product Owner?

AspectRemote Scrum MasterRemote Product Owner
CertificationsCertified ScrumMaster (CSM), PMI-ACPCertified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), PMI-ACP
Work EnvironmentFacilitates Agile teams, removes impedimentsDefines product vision, manages product backlog
Industry UsageSoftware development, IT projectsSoftware, digital products, e-commerce

While both roles work within Agile frameworks, the Remote Scrum Master focuses on team facilitation and process adherence, whereas the Remote Product Owner manages the product backlog and defines project priorities. They collaborate closely but serve distinct functions in Agile teams.

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Infographic showing various Remote Scrum Master job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 55% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 40% Contract. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $120,688 per year, or $58 per hour.

Scrum Master

System One

Mclean, VA • Remote

$52.75 - $70.25/hr

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Job Title: Scrum Master Location: McLean, VA Type: Long-term contract Work Model: Remote Hours: 40.0 Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a federal Public Trust clearance Contact: Crystal.dinnocenti@systemone.com RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead Agile/Scrum delivery for cross-functional product, development, QA, and operations teams, ensuring alignment to program priorities, sprint goals, and release commitments.
  • Facilitate and continuously improve Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and program-level coordination sessions.
  • Coach teams, Product Owners, and stakeholders on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and SAFe methodologies to improve delivery maturity, collaboration, predictability, and team effectiveness.
  • Proactively identify, escalate, and remove impediments, risks, and cross-team dependencies that may impact sprint execution, release timelines, or business outcomes.
  • Use Agile delivery metrics, including velocity, burn-down/burn-up trends, predictability, throughput, and team health indicators, to drive transparency, inspect-and-adapt discussions, and continuous improvement.
  • Partner with Product Owners and delivery leadership to refine backlogs, prioritize work, manage scope, and ensure sprint execution remains aligned with business objectives and customer needs.
  • Promote disciplined delivery practices across engineering, testing, DevSecOps, and release management activities to support quality outcomes and reliable software delivery.
  • Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team environment by strengthening team norms, improving communication, supporting conflict resolution, and encouraging continuous learning.
  • Coordinate with leadership, stakeholders, and other Scrum Masters to communicate progress, risks, dependencies, delivery status, and recommended actions in a clear and timely manner.
  • Support enterprise Agile governance by contributing to planning increments, roadmap alignment, release readiness, and process improvement initiatives across teams or programs.
REQUIREMENTS
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal Public Trust clearance.
  • Minimum four (4) or more years of experience supporting Agile software development or technology implementation projects.
  • Bachelor’s degree, or four (4) additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Experience supporting or leading Agile teams in software development environments.
  • Strong understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and Agile frameworks; SAFe experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to remove impediments, manage competing priorities, and drive team outcomes.
  • Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
  • Ability to foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable team culture.
NICE TO HAVE:
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI-ACP, or equivalent Agile certification.
  • SAFe certification or hands-on experience applying SAFe practices in a delivery environment.
  • Experience supporting federal government, public sector, or regulated industry programs.
  • Experience using Jira, DevOps, or similar Agile lifecycle management tools to manage backlogs, sprints, and reporting.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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