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BlueWater Federal Solutions

Scrum Master

Montgomery, AL

$51 - $68/hr

BlueWater Federal is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans ... Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and/or SAFe Scrum Master certifications preferred. BlueWater Federal ...

RIT Solutions, Inc.

Scrum Master

Washington, DC · On-site

$80 - $86/hr

Scrum Master/Team Leader EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Contract - 12/31/2026 - The performance is likely to be ... The Contractor shall deliver, but not limited to, the following: • Team Self-Organization ...

Ampcus

Scrum Master

Washington, DC · On-site

$58.25 - $77.75/hr

Scrum Master Job Location: Washington, DC The Senior Scrum Master serves as a servant leader for ... The Contractor shall deliver, but not limited to, the following: * Team Self-Organization ...

RIT Solutions

Scrum Master

Washington, DC · On-site

$80 - $86/hr

Scrum Master/Team Leader Employment Type: Contract - 12/31/2026 - The performance is likely to be ... The Contractor shall deliver, but not limited to, the following: • Team Self-Organization ...

BlueWater Federal Solutions

Scrum Master

Montgomery, AL · On-site

$51 - $68/hr

Scrum Master Position Bluewater Federal is looking for a Scrum Master to support the USAF at ... BlueWater Federal is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

InterSources

Agile Scrum Master

$52.75 - $70.25/hr

Agile Scrum Master Location: Remote, PST Number of Openings: 1 Interview Type: In-Person in ... The contractors will apply SAFe principles to organize work to deliver technology and enhance ...

Dine Development Corporation

Scrum Master

$52.75 - $70.25/hr

The Scrum Master will support agile delivery for the ITA AI Center of Excellence by enabling high ... This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a ...

Two3Minds LLC

$49.25 - $65.75/hr

Scrum Master Other Required Skill(s): Agile, Project Management Preferred Skill(s): Certified Scrum ... CONTRACTOR

Exaways Corporation

Scrum Master

Mclean, VA · On-site

$52.75 - $70.50/hr

Preferred Skills: • Minimum of Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Agile Certified Scrum Master (PMI ... reimburse Contractor for any travel and related expenses, or any other expenses, for this ...

Samprasoft

Senior Scrum Master

Roanoke, TX · On-site

$49.25 - $67.25/hr

Contractor Scrum Master Role This Client Cybersecurity Services Team (SCS), Office of CISO, provides platforms, services, and security operations capabilities which enable the firm to produce ...

Akima, LLC

Scrum Master

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$46.50 - $62/hr

The Scrum Master will lead and facilitate Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) planning activities across ... r. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting ...

Navstar

Scrum Master

Mclean, VA · On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

Serve as Scrum Master for Agile teams supporting high-priority client initiatives, ensuring ... Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients ...

ERP International

Scrum Master

$80K - $100K/yr

The Scrum Master will work as a part of an Agile team performing DevSecOps. The ideal candidate ... Experience working with DoD customers in a federal contracting environment * Ability to work ...

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As of Jul 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for scrum master contractor 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.

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Scrum Master Contractors often encounter challenges such as quickly building trust with new teams, understanding existing workflows, and aligning stakeholders with Agile practices. Since contractors typically have a limited time to make an impact, it's crucial to establish open communication early, conduct quick assessments of team dynamics, and facilitate transparent discussions about process improvements. Regular check-ins and active listening can help bridge gaps and foster a collaborative environment, enabling smoother transitions and more effective Scrum ceremonies.

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To thrive as a Scrum Master Contractor, you need deep knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies, often supported by a Scrum Master certification such as CSM or PSM. Familiarity with tools like Jira, Trello, or Azure DevOps is typically required for managing sprints and tracking progress. Exceptional facilitation, conflict resolution, and communication skills help foster team collaboration and remove impediments. These competencies ensure effective project delivery, team productivity, and continuous process improvement in dynamic environments.

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Scrum Master Contractors are professionals hired on a contract basis to facilitate Agile Scrum processes within organizations. They guide teams through the Scrum framework, help remove obstacles, and ensure that Agile principles are followed to improve project delivery. Unlike full-time employees, contractors typically work for a set period or on specific projects, providing flexibility and specialized expertise. Their primary focus is on fostering collaboration, coaching teams, and supporting continuous improvement in software development or other Agile environments.
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IT Business Analyst and Scrum Master (Contractor)

ASCP

Chicago, IL • On-site

Other

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Job Summary
The IT Business Analyst and Scrum Master (Contractor) are responsible for gathering, understanding, and documenting stakeholder business needs to ensure that the ASCP IT Development Team has the information needed to build solutions. This person is responsible for gathering data and information from stakeholders, reviewing and providing feedback on work in progress, conducting stakeholder review and user acceptance testing, and writing functional and technical documentation. They are also responsible for facilitating the Scrum process, including managing stand-ups and tracking progress, participating in Sprint Reviews and Retrospectives, and tracking progress during sprints.
The IT Business Analyst and Scrum Master (Contractor) is accountable for ensuring that the solutions delivered by the Development Team meet the agreed-upon requirements, that user-acceptance processes have been followed, and that documentation has been developed to enable ongoing management of the solutions. They are also accountable for ensuring that the team follows Agile principles, removing obstacles, fostering collaboration, and resolving conflicts.
Special Characteristics
The IT Business Analyst and Scrum Master (Contractor) must have the technical and written/oral communication skills to ensure effective documentation of business requirements and system functionality and the ability to interface with both technical and non-technical staff. In addition, they must be skilled at questioning assumptions, eliciting detailed requirements, and identifying blind spots. They must demonstrate strong leadership, problem-solving, and time management skills to enable effective guidance of the team in following Agile methodology.
Essential Functions
  • Working in an Agile environment and continuously reviewing the business needs, refining priorities, outlining milestones and deliverables, and identifying opportunities and risks
  • Contributing to the facilitation and organization of the Agile development process to help enable the delivery of complex digital solutions and products
  • Collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders to gain an in-depth understanding of and document critical business requirements
  • Identifying and developing innovative solutions for operational and strategic changes
  • Developing functional and technical documentation of existing and new workflows, applications, and processes
  • Analyzing complex business problems and helping to determine effective IT solutions
  • Defining objectives and scope of project solutions and implementation plans
  • Participating in Sprint Review meetings and collecting stakeholder feedback
  • Participating in daily Dev Team scrum calls
  • Leading Sprint Planning and Sprint Retrospective meetings
  • Working with the IT Director to establish and inform IT Roadmaps and deliverable timelines
  • Participating in project development workgroup meetings
  • Monitoring and enforcing Dev Team adherence to Agile methodology and ASCP processes
  • Working with the IT Director to establish, monitor, and enforce Agile KPIs
  • Identifying blockers and risks and escalating as needed
  • Managing Sprint assets, including Sprint Review and Team Capacity and Velocity documents and other items necessary to ensure transparency and organization of the team's workload
  • Leading the Dev Team in using Agile methodology and scrum practices
  • Identifying opportunities for knowledge transfer, education, and training for IT staff and stakeholders
  • Identifying and removing impediments and coaching the team to develop impediment identification and removal skills
  • Conducting post-project evaluations
Typical Work
  • Meet with stakeholders to gather and document requirements
  • Participate in and lead Dev Team meetings as appropriate
  • Review and provide feedback on work output of the Dev Team
  • Produce and maintain functional and technical documentation of existing and new solutions for future reference
  • Identify and recommend improvements in the Dev Team's processes, including requirements gathering, UAT, development, and documentation
  • Manage Sprint assets, including Sprint planning and review documents, DevOps templates and processes, and tracking reports.
  • Serve on appropriate project development workgroups
  • Work with IT Director on related projects
Typical Working Conditions
General hybrid office environment. Frequent non-IT staff interaction.
Qualifications/Requirements
Educational Background - IT related technical coursework. Certifications and credentials preferred.
Work Experience - 3 years experience in requirements gathering and business analysis, or comparable coursework. 3 years experience working in Agile methodology, including leading a scrum team.
Special Training/Skills -
  • Creative problem-solving skills
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills
  • Strong interpersonal communication, collaboration, mentoring, and conflict resolution skills
  • Inquisitive nature
  • Ability to take a holistic, systematic approach to requirements gathering
  • Experience with Microsoft documentation and development software (Visio, Word, Excel, DevOps, Planner, Project)
  • Capable of adapting to a rapidly evolving environment
  • Proven track record of delivering high quality outcomes
  • Experience working with relational databases
  • Experience working in an Agile environment

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