Senior ServiceNow Scrum Master

Location: Bethesda, MD

Compensation Range: $215k approximately

Clearance: Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply

Company Overview: Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation's toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don't look any further than Cornerstone Defense. Benefits Overview: Cornerstone Defense offers a very comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans * Generous PTO Policy * 401(k) * HSA and FSA options * Life and Disability Insurance * Tuition Reimbursement and Training * Perks at Work Discount Program * Referral Program * Leads Generation Program * CollegeAmerica 529 * Fitness Reimbursement Program * Travel Assistance * Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions * Life Planning Financial & Legal Services

Primary Responsibilities

• Scrum Facilitation & Agile Leadership
• Collaboration with Leadership & Stakeholders
• Project & Risk Management
• SNOW Expertise
• Mentorship and Team Empowerment

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• TS/SCI with Polygraph is REQUIRED.
• Minimum of 13 years of relevant professional experience, with at least 5 years operating as a Scrum Master in an agile development environment.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Information Technology, Engineering, Business) or equivalent experience.

Agile & Scrum Skills:

• Proven expertise in agile coaching, servant leadership, and Scrum Master roles within complex, dynamic environments.
• Ability to manage SNOW VTB boards (or equivalent tools) for tracking sprint progress, managing team workloads, and reporting metrics.

Interpersonal & Leadership Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to interface effectively with senior leadership, including IC executives, by presenting concise updates and facilitating strategic discussions.
• Exceptional communication skills to collaborate across multi-contractor and cross-functional teams, resolving conflicts and aligning stakeholders.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate challenges, communicate risks, and align team efforts with mission goals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Agile certifications such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Advanced Certified Scrum Master (A-CSM), or SAFe Scrum Master (SSM).
• Familiarity with Intelligence Community (IC) environments, directives, and mission workflows.
• Experience working in a consultative role across multiple contractor teams and understanding diverse enterprise priorities.