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Salesforce Scrum Master

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a closely related field.
  • Advanced Agile certification (ICP-ACC, CSP, SASM, or PMI-ACP).
  • 7–10 years' experience as a Scrum Master in a fast-paced, complex enterprise environment.
  • U.S. citizenship, with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (sprint planning, daily standups, reviews, retrospectives) for the development team and government stakeholders.
  • Own and maintain the sprint backlog, including prioritization in coordination with the product owner.
  • Track and report team performance measures, velocity, and sprint progress.
  • Identify, track, and remove impediments to the team's delivery.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Team Management
  • Distributed Team Management
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Coaching

About the company

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Cherokee Federal

Government Administration

Cherokee Federal – a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses – is a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies focused on building solutions, solving complex challenges, and serving the nation’s mission around the globe for more than 60 federal clients. With our heritage of ingenuity coupled with modern business practices, we serve as a trusted partner that can innovate and implement solutions. Our team of companies, with more than 9,000+ employees, manages nearly 2,000 projects of all sizes across the construction, engineering and manufacturing, and mission solutions portfolios — ranging from advanced data analytics and telehealth to cybersecurity, cloud and logistics. Cherokee Federal’s team of small disadvantaged business entities, many of which are 8(a) and/or HUBZone certified, offer attractive contract vehicles with unique advantages – resulting in a streamlined, responsive contract management process.

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryGovernment Administration
Company size5001 - 10000

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Job description

Job Title: Salesforce Scrum Master

Location: Remote

Reports to: Program Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Supervisory: No supervisory/management authority

Prepared Date: 10/19/2026

A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify. Public Trust eligible.

Position Summary:

Leads day-to-day operational execution, managing timelines, resource allocation, and sprint schedules. Acts as the Scrum facilitator to run daily stand-ups, protect the team from distractions, remove blockers, and track detailed status reports to hit milestones on time.

Compensation & Benefits:

Starting Salary Range for Salesforce Scrum Master: $175,000 – $190,000

Benefits That Set Us Apart

When considering your next opportunity, compensation is only part of the picture. We offer a benefits package designed to invest in your future and support your life outside of work.

Highlights include:

• Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security

• Paid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package, so you have the flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage

• Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

• Paid holidays

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options

• Professional development, training, and certification support

• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection

Because taking care of our employees isn’t just a promise, it’s part of who we are.

Benefits are subject to change and eligibility requirements apply.

Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities:

Includes the following:

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (sprint planning, daily standups, reviews, retrospectives) for the development team and government stakeholders

• Own and maintain the sprint backlog, including prioritization in coordination with the product owner

• Track and report team performance measures, velocity, and sprint progress

• Identify, track, and remove impediments to the team's delivery

• Facilitate communication between the development team, government stakeholders, and external mission partners regarding process, changes, and delivery status

• Coach the team on Agile and Scrum practices and support continuous improvement

• Coordinate cross-team dependencies, including platform and integration readiness.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No supervisory/management authority

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a closely related field.

• Advanced Agile certification (ICP-ACC, CSP, SASM, or PMI-ACP).

• 7–10 years' experience as a Scrum Master in a fast-paced, complex enterprise environment across multiple project types (new development and enhancements/support), including 3 years of recent experience in an Agile development environment.

• U.S. citizenship, with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

• Ability to favorably pass a company background investigation and drug test.

• Must be a US Citizen.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; may occasionally require standing or moving about the office for extended periods.

• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Company Information:

Behind every government mission stands skilled, mission-driven talent: people whose expertise and dedication turn complex challenges into successful outcomes. HESFP, LLC, part of Cherokee Federal, the federal contracting division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, is that team. We modernize aging systems, deliver care where it’s needed most, and keep missions supplied, staffed, and moving across defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies. For more than 60 federal clients, we take on the work others won’t, and deliver where it counts. If that’s the kind of work you’re looking for, you’ve found your team. Learn more at cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Legal Disclaimer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

For applicants located in Colorado, New York, California, Washington, Illinois, Hawaii, Massachusetts, or other states with pay transparency requirements: the estimated annual salary range for this position is $175,000 – $190,000. Actual compensation varies based on qualifications, experience, and location.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Cherokee Federal is a federal contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA). As required by VEVRAA, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. Protected veterans are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

Cherokee Federal takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities or those with sincerely held religious beliefs. To request an accommodation in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at careers@cherokee-federal.com.

This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing. Cherokee Federal maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations.

This position may be contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation. The scope of the investigation will be commensurate with position requirements and applicable law.

This position is pending a contract award. If you are interested in a future with Cherokee Federal, please APPLY TODAY! Although this is not yet an approved position, we are accepting applications for this future and anticipated need. The applicable salary range will be posted promptly upon award of the contract and once funding for the position has been determined. No offer will be extended prior to posting the applicable salary range.

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