safe scrum master

MetaPhase Consulting

<div><div>At MetaPhase, we believe Quirky is Cool and being authentic is the only way to be! We take the work we do very seriously and do a lot of important mission-focused work for our clients. We are individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. Today, we have a team that is invested in creating new solutions that lean forward, challenge the status quo, but also reflect our intimate knowledge of our customers&rsquo; business. Over the years we have fostered a culture in which we are united by shared values&mdash;passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness&mdash;and these come alive in the work we do and how we do it.
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</div><div><i>Together, we know our people are our difference&mdash;for our clients and our colleagues.
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</div><div><b>Are you ready to:</b></div><ul><li>
Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients?</li><li>
Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you?</li><li>
Join a company which prides itself on its shared values and inclusive culture?
</li><li>Be the difference and make it happen?</li></ul><div>
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Role Summary</b></div><div>
MetaPhase is supporting a federal client undergoing a large-scale Agile transformation from team-level Scrum to the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). This effort is focused on improving coordination across multiple development teams across multiple legacy and modernized systems, aligning delivery with enterprise priorities, and increasing the speed and quality of mission-critical system delivery.</div><div>
</div><div>In support of this project, Metaphase is looking for a SAFe Scrum Master with at least (2) two years of relevant experience to be a servant leader for Agile teams operating within Agile Release Trains (ARTs), ensuring effective execution of SAFe ceremonies, removal of impediments, and alignment with program-level objectives. The Scrum Master will play a key role in facilitating team performance while contributing to broader SAFe adoption and continuous improvement initiatives.</div><div>
</div><div>This position requires experience working in a SAFe environment, supporting cross-team coordination, Program Increment (PI) planning, and scaled delivery across complex, multi-team systems.</div><div>
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What You Will Be Doing</b></div><ul><li>
Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams operating within a SAFe Agile Release Train (ART).</li><li>
Facilitate team-level Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.</li><li>
Support Program Increment (PI) Planning, including coordination of dependencies, risks, and team commitments.</li><li>
Remove team impediments and escalate risks and issues as needed to ensure continuous delivery.</li><li>
Partner with Product Owners to ensure well-defined user stories, acceptance criteria, and backlog prioritization.</li><li>
Drive adherence to Definition of Done, quality standards, and Agile best practices.</li><li>
Support cross-team coordination through participation in Scrum of Scrums, ART Syncs, and System Demos.</li><li>
Track and report Agile metrics including velocity, burndown, flow metrics, and PI objectives.</li><li>
Coach teams on SAFe principles, Lean-Agile mindset, and continuous improvement practices.</li><li>
Support dependency management and integration across multiple teams and systems.</li><li>
Ensure alignment between team execution and broader program/portfolio priorities.</li><li>
Contribute to SAFe transformation activities, including change management and process improvement initiatives.</li></ul><div>
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What We Need From You (Required)</b></div><ul><li>
2+ years of experience serving as a Scrum Master in a SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) environment supporting multiple teams or ARTs.</li><li>
SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) or SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) certification from accredited organization.</li><li>
Experience supporting federal government or classified programs.</li><li>
Strong understanding of SAFe principles, Agile methodologies, and Lean-Agile mindset.</li><li>
Experience facilitating PI Planning, Inspect &amp; Adapt workshops, and program-level ceremonies.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to manage cross-team dependencies, risks, and delivery coordination.</li><li>
Experience using Agile tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.</li><li>
Ability to coach teams on Agile best practices and drive continuous improvement.</li><li>
Strong communication and facilitation skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li><li>
Experience working in complex, fast-paced, mission-driven environments.</li><li>
Ability to track and communicate Agile metrics and team performance.</li></ul><div>
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What Sets You Apart (Preferred)</b></div><ul><li>
Experience working in cloud-based, microservices, or DevSecOps environments.</li><li>
Experience supporting large-scale Agile transformations from Scrum to SAFe.</li><li>
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevSecOps practices.</li><li>
Experience working with distributed teams and hybrid environments.</li></ul><div>
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Work Location</b></div><div><ul><li>
Winchester, VA</li></ul></div><div>
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Travel</b></div><div><ul><li>
Less than 5%; Limited to as needed</li></ul></div><div>
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Education Level</b></div><div><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Information Technology, Business, Engineering, or related field</li></ul></div><div>
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Clearance Level</b></div><ul><li>
Active Top-Secret clearance required with ability to obtain SCI Polygraph</li><li>
(U.S. Citizenship required; NO EXCEPTIONS)</li></ul><div>
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Compensation</b></div><div><ul><li>
Compensation decisions are dependent of the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $90,000 - $140,000.</li></ul></div><div>
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About MetaPhase Consulting</b></div><div>
MetaPhase Consulting is different with a purpose - demonstrating a new approach to the industry that puts employees and culture first! We continue to be recognized by industry as one of the fastest growing and most impactful consultancies in the nation, and are aggressively hiring to grow our team:</div><div>
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Fastest Growing</b></div><ul><li>
Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Company - 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
</li><li>Washington Technology Fast 50 Award - 2020, 2021</li><li>
Financial Times America's Fastest Growing Companies &ndash; 2021, 2022, 2023</li></ul><div><b>
Best Places to Work</b></div><ul><li>
Washington Post Top Workplaces &ndash; 2022, 2023, 2024</li><li>
Washington's Business Journal&rsquo;s Best Places to Work &ndash; 2021, 2022</li><li>
Virginia Businesses Best Place to Work &ndash; 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024</li><li>
Northern Virginia Technology Council Top 100 Technology Firms &ndash; 2020</li></ul><div>
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Company &amp; Individual Awards</b></div><ul><li>
2021 Washington Business Journal Small Business &ndash; CEO of the Year</li><li>
2021 FedScoop 50 &ndash; Industry Leadership Award Nominee</li><li>
2021, 2023, 2024 Moxie Award Finalist</li><li>
2022 SECAF Government Contractor Awards ($27.5 to $50 Million in Revenue)</li><li>
2022 FedScoop Best Bosses Finalist &ndash; Brett McLaren
</li><li>2022 Washington Business Journal 40 under 40 &ndash; Brett McLaren</li><li>
2022 FedHealth IT and G2XChange Women in in Leadership Awards &ndash; Beth Angerman</li><li>
2022 George Mason University Prominent Patriots in Business &ndash; Fred Costa</li><li>
2022 TiE DC Capital ELITE Award</li><li>
2023, 2024 Elev8 Engage GovCon Finalist</li><li>
2023 Maryland Tech Council ICON Awards Finalist for Government Contracting Company of the Year: Over $50 Million</li><li>
2023 Greater Washington Government Contractor of the Year ($25 to $75 million) Awards Finalist</li></ul><div>
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MetaPhase Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other factors protected by federal, state, or local law.</div></div>

SAFe Scrum Master

TISTA Science and Technology Corporation

<div>Overview:
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Are you a purpose-driven <b>Scrum Master</b> seeking to join Dreamers, Drivers, and Doers who serve the Veterans that have protected our Freedom? The selected <b>Scrum Master</b> will be supporting critical financial applications within the Veterans Affairs, which directly impacts our soldier's and military families wellbeing. Our teams are built with customer service-focused professionals seeking to grow their knowledge in Agile Methodologies.</div><div><br>
The Scrum Master will lead scrum teams, provide management, direction, administration, quality assurance, and leadership of staff execution for each of the assigned projects. As our Scrum Master you will provide on-site, day-to-day support and management of scrum teams including quality monitoring and SME-level inputs to improve the overall performance of the assigned projects; support of configuration and release management, and assessment and authorization to VA IT development/ sustainment project(s) as needed.</div><div></div><div><br>
At TISTA, you&rsquo;ll do meaningful, mission‑driven work that improves lives alongside teammates you trust and leaders who are transparent and supportive. We invest in your learning and internal mobility so you can build a career that keeps advancing. We&rsquo;re proud to serve and hire Veterans, and we put people first in everything we do.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
TISTA</b> associates enjoy above Industry Healthcare Benefits, Remote Working Options, Paid Time Off, Training/Certification opportunities, Healthcare Savings Account &amp; Flexible Savings Account, Paid Life Insurance, Short-term &amp; Long-term Disability, 401K Match, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Holidays, Military Leave, and much more!</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Provide day-to-day management guidance and direction to scrum teams in the execution of tasks defined in the PWS.</li><li>
Manage resources and project based on timelines established in the project schedule, and monitor progress.</li><li>
Use proven software development methodologies, including Large Scale Scrum (LeSS), SAFe, VIP and Process Asset Library (PAL) that assure that all contract-driven activities are identified, documented, and tracked so that the contract shall continuously be evaluated and monitored for timely and quality service.</li><li>
Act as primary interface with client and ensure client&rsquo;s needs are met within the scope of this project and our contract.</li><li>
Provide project financial and resource management.</li><li>
Plan and conduct &lsquo;VIP Build&rsquo; planning or Program Increment (PI) Planning, manage PI-Planning session in accordance with SAFe and in alignment with VA VIP process.</li><li>
Provide detailed metrics and dashboard covering tasks, assigned resources, and story points including burn down charts.</li><li>
Identify, communicate, mitigate and manage project risks; provide weekly updates to PMSS Risk Manager on issues/risks requiring escalation.</li><li>
Maintain requirements backlog and conduct requirements elaborations.</li><li>
Plan and support Sprint and Build releases for all environment, and coordinate with Test and CM Manager to ensure adequate and timely support.
</li><li>Collect and maintain all release documents and ensure that compliance user stories have been completed and approved by assigned Release Manager.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<ul><li>10 years of experience supporting software development programs.</li><li>
5 years of experience leading a program using either LeSS or SAFe (required).</li><li>
Strong experience as a Scrum Master and software development methodologies and proven ability to lead scrum teams in the execution of project tasks and providing monitoring including risk/issues management.</li><li>
Experience managing scrum teams within VA, specifically working knowledge of VA&rsquo;s VIP management process and Rational Tool Suite (any requirement management tool).</li><li>
Knowledge of methodologies, technologies, frameworks, and toolsets such as Agile methodology, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), IBM Rational toolset, VIP, and Project Management Institute Project Management Body of Knowledge.</li><li>
Deep understanding of scaled agile development methodologies (SAFe).</li><li>
This role is the primary interface with the customer and requires high-level of professionalism; and oral and written communications skills.</li></ul><div><b>
</b><b>Recommended</b><b> Skills:</b></div><ul><li>
Leading SAFe certification (required).</li><li>
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) (preferred).</li><li>
Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) (preferred).</li><li>
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)<b>.</b></li></ul><div><b>
Education:</b></div><ul><li>
Master&rsquo;s Degree required.</li></ul><p><b>
Clearance:</b></p><ul><li>
Ability to obtain Moderate Background Investigation (MBI) clearance.</li></ul><p><b>
 Location:</b></p><ul><li><div>
Remote, USA.</div></li></ul><div><b>
Pay Range:
</b></div><ul><li>The pay for this position ranges from $61,205 to $75,375.</li><li>
The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
</li><li>Also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as bonuses.</li><li>
TISTA associates are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits plan! More information can be found here: https://tistatech.com/working-at-tista/</li></ul></div>

Scrum Master

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Must Have Technical/Functional Skills</b></div><br>
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</div><div>Experience: 10+ years overall, 3+ years as Scrum Master
</div><div>Domain: BFSI / Enterprise Agile Delivery</div><br>
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</div><div><b>Job Summary</b></div><br>
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</div><div>We are looking for an experienced Scrum Master to facilitate Agile delivery for cross functional teams. The Scrum Master will be responsible for ensuring Scrum practices are followed, removing impediments, enabling continuous improvement, and driving effective collaboration between business and technology stakeholders.</div><br>
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</div><div>Required Skills &amp; Qualifications</div><br>
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</div><ul><li>Strong hands on experience as a Scrum Master in Agile/Scrum environments
</li></ul><ul><li>Solid understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe &ndash; good to have)
</li></ul><ul><li>Experience working with tools like JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps
</li></ul><ul><li>Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to work with onshore/offshore teams and client stakeholders
</li></ul><ul><li>Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills
</li></ul><ul><li>Experience in BFSI / regulated environments preferred</li></ul><br>
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</div><div>Certifications (Preferred)</div><br>
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</div><ul><li>Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
</li></ul><ul><li>SAFe Scrum Master (SSM)
</li></ul><ul><li>PMI ACP (good to have)</li></ul><br>
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</div><div>Soft Skills</div><br>
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</div><ul><li>Proactive and ownership driven mindset
</li></ul><ul><li>Strong organizational and time management skills
</li></ul><div>&bull; Ability to challenge constructively and influence without authority &bull; High attention to detail and compliance awareness</div><br>
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</div><div>Roles &amp; Responsibilities</div><br>
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</div><ul><li>Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives
</li></ul><ul><li>Coach the team on Agile and Scrum principles, ensuring adherence to best practices
</li></ul><ul><li>Act as a servant leader, removing impediments and helping the team stay focused on sprint goals
</li></ul><ul><li>Partner closely with Product Owners to ensure a well groomed and prioritized backlog
</li></ul><ul><li>Track and report Agile metrics such as velocity, burndown/burnup charts, and sprint health
</li></ul><ul><li>Identify risks, dependencies, and blockers and proactively escalate when required
</li></ul><ul><li>Drive continuous improvement through retrospectives and actionable outcomes
</li></ul><ul><li>Coordinate with multiple teams and stakeholders in a scaled Agile environment
</li></ul><ul><li>Ensure compliance with client, security, and governance requirements (especially in BFSI setups)
</li></ul><ul><li>Support release planning and cross team alignment</li></ul><br>
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</div><div>TCS Employee Benefits Summary:
</div><div>Discretionary Annual Incentive.
</div><div>Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical &amp; Health, Dental &amp; Vision, Disability Planning &amp; Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
</div><div>Family Support: Maternal &amp; Parental Leaves.
</div><div>Insurance Options: Auto &amp; Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
</div><div>Convenience &amp; Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits &amp; Certification &amp; Training Reimbursement.
</div><div>Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave &amp; Holidays.
</div><div>Legal &amp; Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.</div><br>
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</div><div>Salary Range: $115,000 - $120,000 a year
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><b>Location</b></div>
<div>Mount Laurel, NJ</div>
</div><div><div><b>Job Function</b></div>
<div>TECHNOLOGY</div>
</div><div><div><b>Role</b></div>
<div>Scrum Master</div>
</div><div><div><b>Job Id</b></div>
<div>404124</div>
</div><div><div><b>Desired Skills</b></div>
<div>Agile | scrum master</div>
</div><div><div><b>Salary Range</b></div>
<div>$115,000-$120,000 a year</div>
</div></div><p>Desired Candidate Profile
</p><div><div><b>Qualifications</b> : BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE</div></div></div><div></div>

Agile Scrum Master

Clearpath Consulting Group

<p><b>Job Summary</b><br/>We are seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Agile Project Manager / Scrum Master to lead and facilitate agile software development teams within a dynamic enterprise environment. In this role, you will champion Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework), to drive project success from initiation through delivery. Your leadership will ensure seamless collaboration across cross-functional teams, promote continuous improvement, and deliver high-quality solutions aligned with organizational goals. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence project execution, optimize workflows, and foster a culture of agility and innovation.</p><p><b>Required Skills</b></p><p>▸ Agile sprint facilitation &mdash; planning, standups, sprint reviews, retrospectives</p><p>▸ Backlog grooming and product backlog management with government product owners</p><p>▸ SAFe PI Planning facilitation in large-scale enterprise Agile programs</p><p>▸ Jira and Confluence administration &mdash; sprint boards, epics, roadmaps, and reporting</p><p>▸ Velocity tracking, burn-down/burn-up charts, and delivery milestone reporting for federal stakeholders</p><p>▸ Risk identification, escalation, and impediment removal in a federal delivery context</p><p>▸ Release planning and coordination across multiple Agile teams in a federal program</p><p>▸ Federal contracting context &mdash; CDRL deliverables, QASP compliance, and government stakeholder communication</p><p><b>Required &amp; Preferred Certifications</b></p><p>▸ CSM &mdash; Certified Scrum Master (required)</p><p>▸ SAFe Agilist (SA) or SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) &mdash; required for enterprise environments</p><p>▸ PMP &mdash; Project Management Professional (strong differentiator)</p><p>▸ PMI-ACP &mdash; Agile Certified Practitioner (beneficial)</p><p>▸ CSPO &mdash; Certified Scrum Product Owner (beneficial for hybrid PM/PO roles)</p><p><b>Capabilities &amp; Federal Fit</b></p><ul><li>Navigate federal government stakeholder dynamics &mdash; contracting officers, CORs, program managers, and agency IT leadership</li><li>Deliver CDRL artifacts on schedule &mdash; weekly status reports, monthly progress reports, and program-level dashboards</li><li>Adapt Agile practices to federal acquisition constraints without losing delivery velocity</li><li>Prior SSA IT delivery experience is highly sought &mdash; Eric's SSA network is the most direct pipeline for this role</li><li>Multiple concurrent sprint facilitation across a single large federal program</li></ul><p><b>WHAT YOU'LL DO:</b></p><ul><li>Serve as the primary Agile delivery lead for a CGI Federal task area at SSA, managing one or more Scrum teams through sprint cycles and PI Planning events</li><li>Facilitate all Agile ceremonies &mdash; sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives &mdash; and maintain team health and delivery momentum</li><li>Maintain and groom the product backlog in collaboration with the government product owner, CGI program manager, and technical leads</li><li>Track and report team velocity, sprint metrics, and release-level delivery milestones to CGI leadership and SSA government stakeholders</li><li>Identify, escalate, and resolve impediments blocking team delivery &mdash; including cross-team dependencies, environment issues, approval delays, and procurement blockers</li><li>Produce CDRL-compliant deliverables including weekly status reports, risk registers, sprint dashboards, and monthly progress summaries for government contracting officers</li><li>Facilitate SAFe PI Planning events, coordinate across multiple Agile teams, and maintain program-level roadmaps in Jira and Confluence</li><li>Train and coach team members on Agile principles and practices; support continuous improvement initiatives through retrospective action items</li></ul><p><b>WHAT YOU'LL BRING:</b></p><ul><li>3&ndash;5+ years of Agile PM or Scrum Master experience, with at least 2 years on a federal IT program</li><li>CSM required; SAFe Agilist (SA) or SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) required for enterprise delivery roles</li><li>PMP a strong differentiator &mdash; federal clients respond well to candidates with dual Agile + traditional PM credentials</li><li>Advanced Jira/Confluence administration &mdash; you've built sprint boards, program roadmaps, and burndown reports from scratch</li><li>Experience producing federal CDRL deliverables &mdash; you understand the difference between an Agile standup and a government status report, and you can do both</li><li>Prior SSA experience is the single biggest differentiator for this role &mdash; candidates from Leidos, Booz Allen, or CGI's prior SSA programs will be fast-tracked</li><li>Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a Public Trust clearance</li></ul><p>Pay: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour</p><p>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20001</p>

Agile Project Manager / Scrum Master

Aretum

<div><p>Public Trust Eligibility Required</p><p><i>
This is a contingent position, meaning employment is dependent upon the successful award of the associated contract to Aretum and completion of any required background investigation or security clearance verification.</i></p><p></p><p><b>
About Aretum</b></p><p>
Aretum is a mission-driven organization committed to delivering innovative, technology-enabled solutions to our customers across defense, civilian, and homeland security sectors. Our teams work at the intersection of strategy, technology, and transformation, helping agencies solve their most critical challenges. We believe in investing in our people and creating a culture where collaboration, inclusion, and professional growth are at the forefront.</p><p></p><p><b>
Job Summary</b></p><p>
Aretum is seeking an Agile Process SME (Scrum Master) to join our team supporting a large-scale federal technology modernization program. As a team-level Scrum Master, you will be fully embedded within a single Agile development team inside a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Agile Release Train, performing the traditional activities associated with Agile SAFe methodologies. You will coordinate, oversee, and manage all standard Scrum ceremonies for your team, document ceremony outputs, keep team metrics and status current without disrupting delivery, identify and remove impediments, and partner with the team's federal Product Owner on backlog refinement and roadmap maintenance. You will coach your team on SAFe practices, collaborate with the senior program-level Scrum Master and the other team-level Scrum Masters across the Agile Release Train, and work closely with the Solution Architect, UX, Accessibility and QA leads to align sprint goals. This role is scoped to standard Scrum Master services, it does not include Business Analyst services.</p><p></p><p>
Due to the nature of our work as a federal consulting organization, employees may be expected to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and must adhere to applicable safeguarding and compliance requirements.
</p><p></p><p><b>Responsibilities
</b></p><ul><li>Perform the traditional activities associated with Agile SAFe methodologies at the team level, embedded fully within a single Agile development team</li><li>
Coordinate, oversee, and manage the standard Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Standup, Sprint Review, Retrospective, and Backlog Refinement) and document the outputs of each ceremony clearly and consistently</li><li>
Identify, surface, and drive resolution of team-level impediments, escalating to the senior Scrum Master, the federal Release Train Engineer, or program leadership when impediments cannot be resolved within the team</li><li>
Support the team's participation in Program Increment (PI) Planning, including preparing the team's backlog for PI planning, facilitating team-level PI planning sessions, and documenting PI objectives, dependencies, and commitments</li><li>
Partner with the federal Product Owner and the engineering team to maintain the 24-month roadmap for the team's Epic area, surfacing technical items and level-of-effort estimates alongside Product-Owner-driven priorities</li><li>
Facilitate Sprint Planning to ensure stories are well understood, properly sized, and aligned to sprint goals; facilitate Retrospectives that produce concrete, tracked improvement actions</li><li>
Embed an Agile culture on the team using techniques drawn from a wide range of Agile and Lean methodologies and frameworks, remaining methodology-aware rather than prescriptive</li><li>
Coach team members, the federal Product Owner, and adjacent stakeholders on team roles, behaviors, structure and culture, Agile ceremonies and practices, and knowledge transfer</li><li>
Equip engineers and leads on the team with the skills and techniques to coach one another, supporting a self-organizing, continuously improving team</li><li>
Maintain team-level Agile metrics (velocity, commitment reliability, flow, defect rates) and keep project and team status accurate and current so that any stakeholder can find out where the team stands without disrupting delivery</li><li>
Contribute to weekly status reporting, including accomplishments, planned work, associated ticket numbers, and risks and issues with proposed solutions</li><li>
Coordinate with the senior program-level Scrum Master and other team-level Scrum Masters across the Agile Release Train to identify and resolve cross-team dependencies, align practices, and maintain consistency of ceremony quality, tooling, and reporting</li><li>
Collaborate closely with Tech lead, UX, Accessibility and QA leads to ensure UX, Accessibility and QA priorities are aligned with sprint goals</li><li>
Maintain Jira and Confluence hygiene for the team, board configuration, sprint setup, workflow states, Definition of Ready, Definition of Done, so that the team's work is transparent and reportable</li><li>
Support onboarding of new team members and contribute to consistent application of SAFe practices and reporting standards across the team</li><li>
Operate within the scope of standard Scrum Master services; this role does not include Business Analyst services</li></ul><br>
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Requirements</b><br>
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Bachelor's degree in a related field (or 3 years of additional experience)</li><li>
Active Scrum certification (e.g., Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or SAFe Scrum Master (SSM))</li><li>
Minimum 4 years of applicable experience as a Scrum Master on delivery teams
</li><li>Hands-on experience operating within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment, including participation in Program Increment (PI) Planning as a team-level Scrum Master</li><li>
Demonstrated experience facilitating the full set of standard Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Standup, Sprint Review, Retrospective, and Backlog Refinement) and documenting outputs consistently</li><li>
Hands-on proficiency with Jira and Confluence for Agile delivery, including board and sprint configuration, workflow setup, dashboards, and reporting</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to identify and remove impediments, including tracking them to resolution and escalating appropriately when resolution requires authority outside the team</li><li>
Experience partnering with a Product Owner on backlog refinement, prioritization, and roadmap maintenance, including preparing backlogs for upcoming PI planning</li><li>
Experience maintaining team-level Agile metrics (velocity, commitment reliability, flow, defect rates) and producing clear, accurate status updates for program leadership</li><li>
Experience coordinating cross-team dependencies within a multi-team Agile environment</li><li>
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coach technical teams, engage federal stakeholders, and communicate Agile concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Preferred Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>
Experience supporting federal government clients</li><li>
SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) certification specifically, in addition to any base Scrum certification held</li><li>
Advanced Certified Scrum Master (A-CSM), Certified Scrum Professional - ScrumMaster (CSP-SM), or Professional Scrum Master II (PSM II)</li><li>
Experience supporting a team within an Agile Release Train that includes multiple synchronized Scrum teams</li><li>
Experience coaching software engineering teams specifically (backend, frontend, QA, UX)</li><li>
Experience with Kanban practices and supporting teams that operate Scrum/Kanban hybrids or pure Kanban within a broader SAFe environment</li><li>
Experience facilitating Retrospective formats beyond the default template and driving continuous improvement actions to completion</li><li>
Experience supporting federal Product Owners and collaborating with federal UX and QA leads to align cross-discipline priorities with sprint goals</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Travel Requirements</b></p><p>
This is a remote position; however, occasional travel may be required based on project needs, client meetings, team collaboration events, or training sessions. Travel is expected to be less than 10% and will be communicated in advance whenever possible.</p><p></p><p><b>
EEO Statement</b></p><p><i>
Aretum is committed to fostering a workplace rooted in excellence, integrity, and equal opportunity for all. We adhere to merit-based hiring practices, ensuring that all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the job, without preference or consideration of factors unrelated to job performance.</i></p><p><i>
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Aretum complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.</i></p><p><i>
We are proud to support our nation&rsquo;s veterans and military families, providing career opportunities that honor their service and experience.</i></p><p><i>
If you require reasonable accommodation during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact </i><i>hr@aretum.com</i><i> for assistance.</i></p><p><i>
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled</i></p><p></p><p><b>
U.S. Work Authorization</b></p><p>
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position supports a federal government contract and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability Determination, depending on the agency&rsquo;s background investigation requirements. Sponsorship is not available.</p><b><br>
Benefits</b><br>
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Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp; Vision)
</li><li>Retirement Plan (401k)
</li><li>Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &amp; AD&amp;D)
</li><li>Paid Time Off
</li><li>Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
</li><li>Short Term &amp; Long-Term Disability
</li><li>Training &amp; Development</li></ul></div>

Agile Process SME (Scrum Master) - Contingent

Leidos

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  Description
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  Leidos
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 has a new and exciting opportunity for a
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  Scrum Master
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 in our
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  National Security Sector's (NSS) Cyber &amp; Analytics Business Area (CABA)
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 . Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At
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  Leidos
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 , we offer
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  competitive benefits
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 , including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more.
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  Join us and make a difference in National Security!
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  Job Summary
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 The Scrum Master supports an agile engineering team building mobile-focused user applications. This role provides servant leadership, ensures adherence to Scrum values and practices, facilitates team ceremonies and decision‑making, removes impediments, and drives continuous improvement. Success requires strong interpersonal, project management, and problem‑solving skills, along with the ability to collaborate with and brief senior program and government leaders.
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  Primary Responsibilities
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   Facilitating all Agile/Scrum ceremonies to maximize discussion, collaboration, decision making, and conflict resolution towards delivering solutions for the customer.
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   Leading the team in grooming activities including: breakdown of work, estimation &amp; story pointing, acceptance criteria and definition of done
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   Leads and facilitates SAFe ceremonies to include sprint planning, sprint review, demos, sprint retro, and PI planning.
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   Removing impediments to work or guiding the team to remove impediments by finding the right personnel to assist.
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   Collects and shares team metrics with the team, determines when new metrics are needed, and develops improvements in metrics.
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   Works with Product Owner(s) to develop User Stories to meet the Feature acceptance criteria.
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   Engaging with government partners as product owners and stakeholders
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   Facilitating internal (within the team) and external (to leadership/management) communication to provide transparency and accountability of initiative progress;
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   Coaching, guiding and developing the team on Agile/Scrum principles, mindset, and best practices with emphasis on solutions delivery, continuous improvement, and self-organization.
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   Familiarity working on programs using the Agile Scrum methodology.
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   Option to work a 9/80 work schedule (i.e., 9 hour days, then work 8 hours on first Friday and off the second Friday)
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  </li>
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  Required Qualification
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   Position requires US citizenship and an active Secret DoD security clearance
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a technical field such as System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related field and 4-8 years of related experience. Will consider work experience in lieu of a degree.
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   Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) or similar agile project management certification (PMI-ACP).
  </li>
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   At least 5 years of experience working as a Scrum Master or Team Lead for a software development or similar technical team.
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   Experienced in using agile project management tools (e.g. Jira, VersionOne, Rallye, IBM RTC).
  </li>
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   DoD 8570 approved security certification (i.e., Security +, CISSP, etc.) (Will be required 90 days after hire)
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   The ability to communicate effectively with both Product Owners and Software Developers.
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   Knowledge of Agile Development methodologies.
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   Ability to identify efficiencies and process improvements between the development and testing disciplines.
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   Experience in Agile development methodologies.
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   Experience with a version control system (e.g., Git, SVN).
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   Proficiency with MS Office Products (i.e., Word, Excel, Visio, &amp; PowerPoint).
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  <li>
   Understanding of Systems Engineering processes
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  </li>
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  Desired Skills
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 </strong>
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   Agile certification
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   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo &mdash; because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 &mdash; and moving faster than anyone else dares.
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  Original Posting
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  <br/>
 </strong>
 April 10, 2026
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 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
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  Pay Range
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  <br/>
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 Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00
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 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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 <strong>
  About Leidos
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
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  Pay And Benefits
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  <br/>
 </strong>
 Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
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 <strong>
  Securing Your Data
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  <br/>
 </strong>
 Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos&rsquo; name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system &ndash; never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
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 If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
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  Commitment to Non-Discrimination
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 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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</div>


Xcelerate Solutions

<div><div><b>Scrum Master - TS/SCI</b></div><div><br>
Xcelerate Solutions has an exciting opening for you, as our next Scrum Master, to play a critical role with design, engineering, development and deployment of software supporting our client&rsquo;s mission to centralize and standardize Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation and Dissemination (TCPED) of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) across the Defense Intelligence Enterprise (DIE). This position provides an opportunity to have impact as part of a mission focused, solutions oriented, and adaptive team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development. You will play a key role with planning, development and testing of software focused on a new OSINT workflow and data management platform.</div><div>
</div><div>
As the Scrum Master, you will lead a multidisciplinary, Agile team engaged in building an industry-leading streaming data pipeline focused on analysis of IT and cybersecurity datasets and a workflow management tool. You will work together with systems engineers, development teams, release manager and PMO to conduct release and sprint planning using SAFe Agile methodology to accurately evaluate scope and schedule of work, identify release and sprint backlogs, lead daily scrum meetings and demos, and remove obstacles to enable the teams to deliver high-quality, working code. You will be the champion of your team, conducting regular data-driven retrospectives, and working actively to improve the process and drive team productivity. You will bring your team leadership experience to anticipate project and implementation issues, to proactively support areas that may become a concern, to manage technical debt, and to ensure successful delivery. You are curious: you ask why, you explore, you are familiar with the latest and greatest open-source tools, and are always fascinated by what&rsquo;s possible and what could be better. You must be self-driven, and feel ownership over the project, team, and process. Most work will be conducted on-site at our client location in Bethesda, MD. Occasionally, some tasks may be performed remotely. Come join our award-winning organization and work with some of the most talented and brightest minds in the GovCon industry.
</div><div><b>
</b></div><div><b>Location: </b>Bethesda, MD
</div><div><b>
</b></div><div><b>Security Clearance: </b>TS/SCI<br>
<br>
<b>Responsibilities</b></div><ul><li>
Coach a disciplined, distributed, fast-moving Agile team and program through Agile/Scrum ceremonies</li><li>
Perform release and sprint planning</li><li>
Assess the Agile maturity of the team and coach the team to contribute to relentless improvement of the overall program</li><li>
Remove impediments and coach the team to remove impediments</li><li>
Build and maintain a high performing team by improving team dynamics and coaching the team to maximize self-organization</li><li>
Facilitate discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution</li><li>
Promote proper documentation of the work within the development and systems engineering teams</li><li>
Work across the stakeholders to ensure effective solutions are delivered</li><li>
Assist with internal and external communication, improve transparency, and radiating information</li><li>
Support the systems engineer in managing the team backlog and foster a healthy team dynamic with respect to priorities and scope</li><li>
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, time management, and problem-solving skills</li></ul><div>
</div><div>
 <b>Minimum Requirement</b></div><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree, technical discipline preferred and 8+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar role of software development team(s) containing a visual front-end component. Additional years of experience in lieu of degree are acceptable.</li><li>
Active TS/SCI level clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a polygraph</li><li>
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) certification</li><li>
Excellent communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills</li><li>
Experience with SAFe methodology</li><li>
Experience with task and ticket management tools such as Gitlab</li><li>
Proven ability to balance concurrent activities</li><li>
Strong knowledge and experience in software development in an Agile or SAFe environment</li><li>
Ability to quickly build rapport and keep a positive and motivated team environment</li><li>
Must be a US Citizen</li></ul><div><b>
</b></div><div><b>
Preferred Qualification</b>
</div><ul><li>Experience with workflow management tools such as Appian</li><li>
Familiarity with modern development approaches (serverless, containerization, cloud, continuous delivery, micro-services, event based applications)</li><li>
Experience with cloud deployment and cloud-based solutions</li><li>
An active COMPTIA Security+ certification</li><li>
Experience supporting DIA/OSIC and/or DTP</li></ul><div>
</div><div><b>
About Xcelerate Solutions:</b></div><div>
Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions (www.xceleratesolutions.com) is one of America's fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate&rsquo;s culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal&rsquo;s &ldquo;50 Best Places to Work&rdquo; list as well as being a &ldquo;Great Place to Work&rdquo; certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers!<br>
</div><div><i>Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability.</i></div><div><i>
 Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.</i></div></div><div></div>

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