Agile Scrum Master; Remote

Position: Agile Scrum Master (Remote)

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring for an Agile Scrum Master (Remote) to support the Readiness and Employment System (RES) contract. This position will be a fully remote position.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a servant-leader for an Agile team, ensuring they follow Scrum practices while also helping them overcome obstacles and improve continuously.
• Facilitates team meetings, removing impediments to progress, coaches the team on Agile principles, and helps the Product Owner manage the product backlog.
• Facilitates and guides the scrum team in adopting and implementing the Scrum framework – which includes organizing and leading Scrum ceremonies, promoting collaboration and ensuring adherence to Scrum principles and values.
• Implements and maintains the Scrum framework.
• Works closely with the product owner and development team to plan and execute sprints, daily stand-ups and sprint reviews.
• Creates and maintains project timelines
• Identifies and manages risks and monitors progress against project goals.
• Facilitates Scrum events:
  Guides daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and other meetings to ensure they are productive and achieve their objectives.
• Coaches the team on self-organization, cross-functionality, and adhering to Agile/Scrum principles and best practices.
• Identifies and removes obstacles that are hindering the team's progress or helps the team find the right people to resolve them.
• Shields the team from external distractions to maintain focus and productivity during a sprint.
• Helps the Product Owner find techniques for effective Product Backlog management and ensures clear communication between the Product Owner and the development team.
• Acts as a liaison to improve communication between the development team and those outside the team, fostering mutual trust and respect.
• Guides the team and the organization in improving their processes and becoming more effective over time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2-5 yrs experience
• Must have experience working in Agile environment.
• Must possess leadership skills and experience.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must possess the ability to explain intricate and complicated concepts and ideas.

Clearance Level

Must be able to obtain and maintain Suitability of Public Trust clearance

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Certified Scrum Master
• SAFe certified

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

Interview & Hiring Process

• During the Interview Process
• Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team
• Camera must be on
• A valid photo  be presented during each interview
• During the Hiring Process
• Enhanced Biometrics  screening
• Background check, to include:
• Criminal history (past 7 years)
• Verification of your highest level of education
• Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

Employee Perks

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate Discounts
• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
• Referral Bonus Program
• Internal Mobility Program
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Work Environment

* Available to full-time employees

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Salary Range

USD $95,000.00 - USD $ /Yr.

Location

Location US-Remote

Job

Job  

Category

Category Information Technology

Position Type

Position Type Full-Time

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