Scrum Master (U.S. Space Force Digital Engineering)
El Segundo, CA - USA
Job Summary
Why Sabel Systems
Sabel Systems Technology Solutions LLC is a digital engineering and Defense technology partner helping organizations simplify complexity and improve mission outcomes through secure scalable solutions across the lifecycle. Our people-first culture blends large-business opportunity with small-business agility enabling us to deliver high-impact secure solutions rapidly while investing in our peoples growth and success.
You will be joining a dynamic and highly motivated team with one shared goal: Get quality and secure solutions in the customers hands as soon as possible.
Why This Role Matters
Sabel Systems is seeking a Scrum Master to aid Agile Digital Transformation for the Digital Engineering Integrated Product Team (IPT) aligned to our Space Force customer in El Segundo CA.
This role plays a critical part in supporting the Agile Coach and Release Train Engineer in implementing best practices across teams operating in a fast-paced mission-driven environment. You will work closely with Team Leads Stakeholders and Agile leadership to reinforce established structure maintain team meeting cadence and drive continuous improvement.
This position operates within a highly collaborative multi-team environment where coordination transparency and adaptability are essential. Your ability to facilitate Agile ceremonies manage team workflows and support cross-team alignment will directly impact lasting cultural change indirectly supporting national defense priorities.
You will serve as a key connectorfacilitating communication resolving blockers and ensuring alignment in both in-person and distributed environments.
What Youll Do
- Independently lead Agile ceremonies including Sprint or Kanban Planning Backlog Refinement Daily Stand-Ups Sprint Reviews or demos and Retrospectives ensuring active team participation and effective outcomes
- Configure and maintain Jira boards (Scrum and Kanban) and Jira plans including creating new Jira issues/tasks reporting progress and utilizing JQL-based filters that provide visibility into team performance
- Partner closely with Agile Leads and team members to define acceptance criteria and align on Definition of Done
- Participate inScrum of Scrums and cross-team dependency coordination
- Collaborate with Agile Architects and Coaches to support broader Agile transformation and enterprise-level Agile activities
- Maintain and enhance Confluence spaces based on feedback from Agile Coaches
- Support development of Agile training materials presentations and team enablement resources
- Coordinate meetings ensure timely and professional communication and maintain strong engagement in both in-person and virtual environments (MS Teams chat email)
- Contribute to Agile product demonstrations and team working sessions as needed
- Role-model Agile best practices and help reinforce standards consistency and accountability
Qualifications
What You Bring
Required
- Bachelors degree and 24 years of experience serving as a Scrum Master or supporting Agile teams
- Active Scrum Master certification (e.g. CSM SAFe Scrum Master or Disciplined Agile Scrum Master)
- Hands-on experience working within Scrum or Kanban environments including configuring and managing Jira boards creating user stories and epics and supporting sprint execution
- Practical experience with Jira including writing JQL filters building Kanban/Scrum boards and supporting team-level Agile workflows
- Familiarity with SAFe framework methodologies and ceremonies
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 tools
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to operate both independently and within a team environment
- Effective communication skills including the ability to translate complex concepts for non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to support a hybrid work environment with reliable connectivity for remote collaboration
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Ability to obtain a Secret clearance prior to start with eligibility to upgrade to Top Secret
- Prior military experience or work with the Department of War (DOW) is a plus
Work Location
This is a full-time hybrid role requiring on-site support at LA AFB (El Segundo CA) three days per week with up to 10% additional travel to support customer events.
Our Core Values
- Bias for Action: Decisive. Purposeful. Agile. We move with the speed of relevance to drive impact and progress.
- Integrity: Respect. Ethics. Transparency. We do whats right and earn lasting trust.
- Delivery Excellence: Customer-obsessed. Mission-focused. Quality-driven. We deliver innovative outcomes that exceed expectations.
Our EVP Promise
Join Sabel Systems where your contributions drive impact your growth is continuously supported and your well-being is at the center of how we workso together we can build the future with purpose.
Rewarding Impact. Building Futures Together.
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $143000 $153000 annually. Compensation will be determined in partnership with the Hiring Manager and may vary based on factors such as contract and labor category alignment relevant experience skills education certifications or licenses and geographic location.
Sabel Systems is committed to offering all employees a competitive benefits and compensation package that is comprehensive enough to meet their goals and needs. Our employees are our most valuable asset and one of Sabel Systems largest financial investments is our benefits program. As a valued member of the organization employees are provided with a host of benefits to include healthcare; financial assistance in the event of illness injury disability loss of work or death; health savings accounts; retirement plans; paid time off; paid holidays; education and training program reimbursement to name a few.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Sabel Systems is an equal opportunity employer. Our hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications merit and business need. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind across all employment practices within our organization. Sabel Systems participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.
Reasonable Accommodation
Sabel Systems is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and ensuring an accessible application process for all candidates. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process are encouraged to contact us atfor assistance.
Required Experience:
Senior IC