What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scrum Master position at 4A-Consulting?
Company Overview
At 4A Consulting, we turn complexity into opportunity. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Baltimore, MD, we are a women-owned, boutique consulting firm specializing in delivering innovative, data-driven solutions to both the Federal Government and Fortune 500 clients. Our team blends deep industry knowledge with advanced technologies to design tailored strategies that drive measurable and sustainable outcomes. We pride ourselves on an agile, collaborative approach that helps organizations navigate challenges and seize emerging opportunities in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. At 4A, we don’t just deliver projects, we build trusted partnerships that empower our clients to lead with confidence in the digital age.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Scrum Master to facilitate Agile delivery and support high-performing cross-functional teams. This role focuses on enabling teams to deliver enterprise data, analytics, and modernization initiatives while ensuring adherence to Scrum principles and continuous improvement practices.
The ideal candidate will act as a servant leader, fostering collaboration, removing impediments, and aligning delivery with organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives
- Serve as a servant leader and coach to development teams, product owners, and stakeholders
- Promote Agile best practices and ensure consistent application of Scrum principles
- Identify, track, and remove impediments impacting team productivity and delivery
- Support team self-organization, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Monitor and report on sprint metrics such as velocity, burndown, and delivery progress
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business and program goals
- Support backlog management and prioritization in coordination with the Product Owner
- Drive transparency, communication, and collaboration across teams
- Ensure adherence to organizational processes, governance, and Agile standards
Required Qualifications
- 8 years of experience serving as a Scrum Master for Agile teams delivering technology or data platforms
- Experience facilitating all Scrum ceremonies and Agile processes
- Proven ability to identify and remove delivery impediments
- Experience coaching teams on Agile practices, self-organization, and continuous improvement
- Experience using Agile lifecycle management tools such as Jira
- Ability to track and report sprint metrics and delivery progress
- Experience working in enterprise or large-scale IT environments
- Strong communication, facilitation, and leadership skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working on state or government technology projects
- Scrum Master certification such as CSM, PSM, or equivalent
Why Join 4A
- Be part of a mission-driven, women-owned consulting firm with a reputation for excellence.
- Work on high-impact projects across federal and commercial clients.
- Collaborate in an inclusive, growth-oriented culture where innovation is valued.
- Access career development programs, mentorship, and learning opportunities.
- Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, flexible work options, and a focus on work-life balance.
Equal Opportunity Statement
4A Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $65 - $70