<div class="content-intro"><div> <div> </div> <div>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. </div> <div> </div> <div>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. </div> <div> </div> <div>Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!</div> <div> </div> </div></div><p><strong>The work:</strong></p> <p>Experienced Scrum Master will lead a high-performing Agile team supporting critical database operations, maintenance, and modernization for a government client. You will facilitate team collaboration, drive continuous improvement, and serve as the direct client point of contact. You will protect the team from distractions, remove impediments, and foster an environment where technical excellence and mission success thrive.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Drive all Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews/Demos, etc) </li> <li>Lead cross-functional teams of 5-10 FTEs with diverse skills and experience levels</li> <li>Collect, calculate, and report progress metrics regularly</li> <li>Lead work estimation/LOE activities maintaining focus on Sprint goals, quality, flow, and velocity </li> <li>Ensure adherence to standards for code development, automated testing, version control, and documentation </li> <li>Develop and maintain product roadmaps and schedules</li> <li>Exhibit Agile leadership, helping team members embrace Agile values</li> <li>Coach the team to identify and implement operational and process improvements</li> <li>Protect the team from outside tasking and actively remove blockers</li> <li>Serve as client POC for team requirements and stakeholder communication</li> <li>Work closely with clients to maintain backlog and refine release plans</li> <li>Support risk management activities and proactively identify and mitigate risks</li> </ul> <p><strong>Here's what you need: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Proven experience as a Scrum Master leading Agile teams</li> <li>Familiarity with Agile tools (JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps)</li> <li>Expertise in removing blockers and managing risk</li> <li>Excellent facilitation, coaching, and communication skills</li> <li>Active secret clearance required</li> <li>Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent strongly desired</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bonus points:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Understanding of database operations and modernization concepts</li> <li>Knowledge of SDLC and DevOps practices</li> </ul> <p> </p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p> </p> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8">As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of <strong>California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia</strong></span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8">. 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. </span></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW225111203 BCX8" href="https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/your-future-rewards-benefits" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW225111203 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">You can find more information on benefits here.</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8"> We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.</span></span></p> <p> </p></div><div class="title">The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$94,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$178,700 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><div> <div> <div> </div> <div><em><stro