AnaVation

Federal IT engineering services and cybersecurity

Agile Scrum Master

Project & Program ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSan Antonio, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
An active TS/SCI clearance is required.
A bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience is required.
An Agile certification such as CSM, PSM I, SAFe Scrum Master, or PMI-ACP is required.
The role requires full-time on-site work in San Antonio, Texas.
Candidates need mid-level comprehensive knowledge and the ability to apply expertise to multiple complex tasks requiring originality, operate with appreciable latitude in methodology and solutions, and contribute to deliverables and metrics.
Candidates need knowledge of Agile methodology and Scrum, including coordinating sprints, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups.
Candidates must be able to manage timelines and scope, work with product owners on backlogs, resolve problems, and remove obstacles.
Candidates must be able to facilitate internal communication and effective collaboration and serve as a point of contact for external communications.
Experience with Agile tooling such as Jira and Confluence or equivalent, and cross-team coordination, is required.
Familiarity with cybersecurity and Risk Management Framework delivery contexts is required.
At least 2 years of relevant experience is required.

Responsibilities

Facilitate Scrum and Kanban ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives, for assigned teams.
Manage each project's scope and timeline and work with product owners to handle backlogs and new requests.
Coach team members in Agile frameworks and guide teams toward higher Scrum maturity.
Remove impediments and resolve conflicts, and act as the point of contact for team communications.
Support Program Increment planning and coordinate dependencies with other teams.
Drive transparency of progress, risks, and metrics using available productivity and collaboration tools.
Ensure deliverables meet quality standards at the end of each sprint.
Coordinate across Cyber teams, including Policy, Engineering, Operations, and Penetration Testing, as assigned.
Foster a productive, transparent, and non-adversarial working environment.
Manage the team backlog in alignment with program planning and communicate progress, risks, and dependencies transparently.

Desired Qualifications

An active TS/SCI clearance is preferred.
An advanced degree in a related field is preferred.
An advanced CSM (A-CSM), PSM II, or SAFe Scrum Master certification is preferred.
Experience supporting cyber or DevSecOps programs is preferred.
Experience supporting software factory environments is preferred.
Experience producing metrics and status reporting is preferred.
Experience coordinating multiple concurrent teams is preferred.

Be Challenged and Make a Difference

In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture.

Description of Task to be Performed:

AnaVation is seeking an Agile Scrum Master one of our cybersecurity program in our San Antonio office. In this position, the right candidate will support managing timelines, resolving problems, and coach team members on Agile methodologies; coordinate sprints, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups; and drives transparency of contractor efforts across the cyber teams, coordinating with greater Government Agile processes.

Position Responsibilities: This position keeps delivery teams running at a cadence, with well-formed backlogs and clear, transparent reporting.

Responsibilities include:

Facilitate Scrum and Kanban ceremonies (sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives) for assigned teams.
Manage each project's scope and timeline; work with product owners to handle backlogs and new requests.
Coach team members in Agile frameworks and guide teams toward higher scrum maturity.
Remove impediments and resolve conflicts; act as point of contact for team communications.
Support Program Increment (PI) planning and coordinating dependencies with other teams.
Drive transparency of progress, risks, and metrics using available productivity and collaboration tools.
Ensure deliverables meet quality standards at the end of each sprint.
Coordinate across Cyber teams (Policy, Engineering, Operations, Penetration Testing) as assigned.
Foster a productive, transparent, non-adversarial working environment.
Manage the team backlog in alignment with program planning and communicate progress, risks, and dependencies transparently.

Required Qualifications:

Clearance: U.S. Citizen; TS/SCI.
Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
Certification: Agile certification e.g., CSM, PSM I, SAFe Scrum Master, or PMI-ACP.
Location: Full-time on-site in San Antonio, TX.
Experience and Knowledge:
Mid-level comprehensive knowledge and apply expertise on multiple complex tasks requiring originality; operates with appreciable latitude in methodology and solutions; contributes to deliverables and metrics.
Knowledgeable in Agile methodology and Scrum; coordinates sprints, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups.
Manages timelines and scope; works with product owners on backlogs; resolves problems and removes obstacles.
Facilitates internal communication and effective collaboration; point of contact for external communications.
Experience with Agile tooling (Jira/Confluence or equivalent) and cross-team coordination.
Familiarity with cybersecurity and RMF delivery contexts; strong facilitation and communication skills.
Minimum years of experience – 2 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Clearance: Active TS/SCI.
Education: Advanced degree in a related field.
Certification: Advanced CSM (A-CSM), PSM II, or SAFe Scrum Master.
Experience and Knowledge:
Experience supporting cyber or DevSecOps programs.
Experience supporting software factory environments.
Experience producing metrics and status reporting.
Experience coordinating multiple concurrent teams.

Benefits

Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents
100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents
100% company paid long-term and short-term disability insurance
100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents
401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting
Competitive Pay
Generous paid leave and holiday package
Tuition and training reimbursement
Life and AD&D Insurance

About AnaVation

AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a US owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We deliver groundbreaking research with advanced software and systems engineering that provides an information advantage to contribute to the mission and operational success of our customers. We offer complex challenges, a top-notch work environment, and a world-class, collaborative team.

If you want to grow your career and make a difference while doing it, AnaVation is the perfect fit for you!

AnaVation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About the Company

AnaVation

Federal IT engineering services and cybersecurity

AnaVation provides IT engineering services to the U.S. Federal Government, focusing on complex technical and analytical challenges. It works by delivering contract-based projects that cover intelligence collection and processing, analytical systems, big data solutions, and cybersecurity, using cross-disciplinary engineering teams (called AnaVators) to tailor solutions to government needs. The company differentiates itself through a government-focused, cost-effective approach, deep technical expertise, and a values-driven culture that emphasizes building long-term partnerships and strong customer trust. Its goal is to help federal agencies improve operational efficiency, security, and decision-making by solving difficult technical problems and delivering reliable, mission-critical software and systems.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Reston, VA
Founded: 2013

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