Scrum Master - Defense Modeling and Analysis

About the role

MANTECH is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Scrum Master to join its team onsite in Arlington, VA. This is a full-time, onsite contractor position at the Secretary of the Air Force, Studies and Analysis (SAF/SA) in the Pentagon. The Scrum Master provides on-site agile study management to support SAF/SA's advanced modeling and analysis efforts for senior Department of the Air Force stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Implement and manage an agile methodology using the Scrum framework (2-week sprint cycles) to guide analytic output across mission areas.
• Facilitate Scrum events (Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective, Daily Stand-ups, Backlog refinement) to turn complex analysis requirements into self-managed tasks.
• Guide analytic teams in structuring modifications so outputs answer the sponsor's questions.
• Assist Study Leads in managing the backlog of analysis and briefing tasks, supporting iterative delivery of insights on SAF force structure aligned with DAF operational scenarios.
• Identify and remove impediments, including IT fixes, security issues and interpersonal coaching.
• Train new and current team members on Scrum/agile processes and coordinate external Scrum training events.
• Attend meetings and events assigned by the Deputy Director for Analysis to synchronize operations.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of Scrum Master experience.
• Active Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification.
• Demonstrated experience leading analytic, data science or software teams with agile methods.
• Experience facilitating agile events, removing impediments and coaching teams.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Modeling, Simulation and Analysis (e.g., Operations Research, Statistics, Mathematics); Top-Secret/SCI clearance; previous Air Force or Space Force experience; familiarity with DoW analysis, modeling and simulation; CSP-SM certification.
• US citizenship and a current or active Top-Secret/SCI clearance; must be able to sit stationary 50% of the time and operate computers and office equipment.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Scrum and agile methodologies

What we offer

• Projected compensation range of $114,600 to $190,200, depending on contract wage determination, experience, location and other factors.
• Benefits that may include health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, disability coverage, retirement and savings plans, learning and development and wellness programs.