Senior Scrum Master - AI/ML & Software Delivery

Tracking Code 9812-987 Posted Date 10/2/2026 Job Location Remote, Alabama Location of Position Remote, AlabamaRemote, FloridaRemote, MississippiRemote, LouisianaRemote, GeorgiaRemote, TexasRemote, TennesseeRemote, MarylandRemote, VirginiaRemote, ColoradoRemote, Ohio Additional Locations Remote, FloridaRemote, MississippiRemote, LouisianaRemote, GeorgiaRemote, TexasRemote, TennesseeRemote, MarylandRemote, VirginiaRemote, ColoradoRemote, Ohio Work Arrangement Fully-Remote: 100% Position Type Full-Time/Regular Clearance Required? Ability to Qualify Level of Clearance Required Public Trust COLSA is seeking a Scrum Master to support NASA’s Consolidated Applications and Platform Services (NCAPS) contract, specifically supporting NASA’s Aerospace Capabilities Portfolio Office by managing Agile delivery across fast-moving software, data, and machine-learning development efforts. This is a fully remote position open to candidates residing in the United States, excluding the following states: AR, CT, DE, HI, IA, KS, MT, NE, NJ, NY, RI, SD, VT, WV, and WY. Responsibilities Facilitate agile delivery end to end: sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives, and backlog refinement, keeping each ceremony focused and time-boxed.Work with project leads to translate strategy, priorities, and team resources into executable sprint and release plans, and keep day-to-day execution aligned to those priorities.Remove impediments, coordinate cross-team and external dependencies, and protect the team’s focus so it can deliver consistently.Produce clear delivery products and overviews (roadmaps, prioritization and trade-off views, delivery and status reporting) that let leadership make informed trade decisions on prioritization and investment.Use delivery data to drive efficiency: track metrics (velocity, throughput, burn-down, cycle time, defect rate, and delivery-performance metrics), find where the team loses time or quality, and act on it to measurably improve how the team performs.Establish the delivery and quality standards the team works to, document them, and hold the team accountable to them.Adapt agile practice to an AI-accelerated pace: streamline planning and coordination so process keeps up with faster development cycles rather than slowing them down.Manage the backlog with product owners and project leads, ensuring upcoming work is refined, estimated, and aligned to stakeholder needs.Coach and push the team: raise the team’s agile discipline, hold people to commitments and standards, and foster a collaborative, high-performing delivery environment. At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here: https://www.colsa.com/culture_benefits Required Experience Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field6 years of experience in agile delivery, Scrum Master, or agile project/program management rolesExperience facilitating teams that build software, data, and applied AI/ML productsExperience adapting agile process to fast-moving, AI-driven developmentActive Scrum Master certification (e.g., PSM, CSM, or SAFe Scrum Master)Must be willing to undergo a background investigation for a position of NASA Public Trust; US Citizenship requiredDeep, demonstrated command of Scrum and other agile frameworks (Kanban, SAFe, Lean) and servant-leadership practicesDemonstrated experience translating strategy and priorities into executable team plans and keeping delivery aligned to themDemonstrated experience producing delivery metrics, status products, and reporting that support leadership decision-making and prioritizationDemonstrated use of delivery data and metrics to measurably improve team efficiency and quality (for example, reducing cycle time or defect rates)Demonstrated experience setting delivery or quality standards and holding a team accountable to them, and coaching teams to a higher level of performanceProficiency with agile delivery tooling (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar) Preferred Qualifications Experience coaching or mentoring other Scrum Masters, or scaling agile across multiple teamsFamiliarity with software delivery-performance metrics, for example the DORA (DevOps Research and Assessment) metrics, and building dashboards that give leadership visibility into deliveryExperience coordinating across multiple stakeholders and programs simultaneously Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Minimum Salary $120,000.00 Maximum Salary $130,000.00 Salary Type Annually The salary range, if referenced, represents a good faith estimate. COLSA considers various factors when determining base salary offers, but not limited to, location, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. COLSA offers a comprehensive and customizeable benefits program which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Supplemental Income Protection Programs, 401(k) with company match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Education & Certification Reimbursement, Employee Discount Program, Paid Time Off and Holidays. This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 business days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.