SCRUM Master-Veterans Affairs (REMOTE)
Job Summary: Work on meaningful projects that directly impact the health and well-being of U.S. Veterans. Join a mission-driven team of Agile professionals and technologists. Competitive compensation, benefits, and career development opportunities. We are seeking a skilled and certified Scrum Master to support software development and digital modernization initiatives for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). As a Scrum Master, you will facilitate Agile ceremonies, remove impediments, and foster a culture of continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with VA policies, security protocols, and agile best practices. Key Responsibilities: • Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams supporting VA programs • Facilitate Agile ceremonies: Daily Standups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives, and Backlog Refinement • Remove impediments and shield the team from external interruptions to ensure successful delivery • Collaborate with Product Owners and stakeholders to ensure clear understanding of product goals, priorities, and backlog • Foster a high-performing team culture based on trust, accountability, and transparency • Monitor team performance metrics and coach the team toward greater Agile maturity • Ensure adherence to VA Agile practices, documentation standards, and regulatory requirements • Work closely with VA leadership, technical teams, and contractors to align on project goals and timelines • Support SAFe or other scaled Agile practices as appropriate for enterprise-level delivery Required Qualifications: • 3–5+ years experience as a Scrum Master in an Agile environment • Experience working with federal government clients, ideally within the Department of Veterans Affairs • Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban) and tools (JIRA, Confluence, etc.) • Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) and DevSecOps practices • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills • U.S. Citizenship required due to federal contract requirements Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with VA platforms, systems, or programs (e.g., VistA, EHRM, VA.gov modernization) • SAFe certification (e.g., SAFe Scrum Master, SAFe Agilist) • Experience supporting large-scale digital transformation initiatives • Familiarity with Section 508 compliance and federal IT security policies Vetting: • Candidates selected will be subject to a background investigation for clearance eligibility by our government client. Compensation: $80,000-$90,000 annually, plus benefits, including medical/dental/vision coverage, PTO and a partial 401k match. ThunderYard Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our community, and our customers. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination of race, color, religion, or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, protected veteran status, family medical history or genetic information. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Flexible schedule • Health insurance • Health savings account • Paid time off • Professional development assistance • Referral program • Vision insurance Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job