Scrum Master

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward! Job Description : The Scrum Master serves as key personnel responsible for guiding agile teams supporting the modernization and OM of multiple bespoke mission‑critical applications. This role ensures disciplined execution of agile processes, facilitates communication across stakeholders, and removes obstacles that impede team delivery. The Scrum Master works closely with product owners, developers, and government leadership to ensure alignment with program objectives while operating within a secure, high‑stakes environment. Work you'll do : Lead and facilitate all agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives). Coach development teams and stakeholders on agile practices and continuous improvement. Coordinate sprint activities, track progress, and ensure delivery against planned commitments. Identify and remove impediments to team performance and drive resolution across program teams. Support backlog refinement and ensure clear, well‑defined user stories and acceptance criteria. Promote transparency through accurate reporting, metrics, and communication to government stakeholders. Ensure agile processes align with security, compliance, and operational needs of environments. What you'll need : 10+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: Working with agile software development methodologies. Demonstrated success facilitating agile teams on complex software programs. Strong knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, and scaled agile frameworks. Security clearance : Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance is required As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland . The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply. The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is: $86,400 $176,200 USD What We Believe As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experie ... (truncated, view full listing at source)