Agile Delivery Lead

The Opportunity:

As an Agile Delivery Lead, you are driven by outcomes and committed to enabling a development team that is modernizing critical systems and improving operational efficiency. You understand the value of strong Agile practices and know how to anticipate challenges early, keeping work on track, on time, and on budget. This work is performed in a secure, cleared environment supporting a high-impact mission. We are seeking an experienced Agile Delivery Lead who can help deliver effective solutions for our client.

In this role, you will guide and coach the development team to perform at its highest level. You will help remove blockers, ensure steady progress across initiatives, and reinforce Agile principles with both the team and key stakeholders. You will execute Agile and Kanban methodologies throughout the product lifecycle, support teams in developing and adhering to their working agreements and facilitate progress through the SDLC. You will lead Scrum ceremonies, coordinate project intake meetings, identify and address impediments, and promote quality-focused Agile practices. You will also foster cross-team collaboration, provide constructive feedback, assist in risk management, and serve as a reliable point of communication for both the team and stakeholders, ensuring continuous improvement and sustained delivery momentum.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience serving as a Scrum Master or Agile Delivery Lead supporting IT programs or technical project delivery

• Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies in a Kanban environment, including Daily Standups, Backlog Refinement, and Retrospectives

• Experience with Jira and Confluence for backlog management, SDLC tracking, documentation, reporting, and team collaboration

• Experience coordinating customer intake sessions, scope refinement, roadmap planning meetings, and technical working sessions

• Experience identifying, managing, and communicating dependencies, risks, blockers, and action items to support successful software delivery

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or Business

Nice If You Have:

• Experience supporting U.S. Government, Department of War (DoW), or Federal software development contracts

• Experience coaching Agile teams on continuous improvement and Agile best practices

• Experience facilitating collaboration across geographically distributed or cross-functional teams

• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), or equivalent Agile certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.