Scrum Master; Remote

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring for an Agile Scrum Master to support the Readiness and Employment System (RES) contract within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. This position will be a fully remote position.

• 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, removes impediments to progress, coaches the team on Agile principles, and helps the product owner find techniques for effective product backlog management in Atlassian Jira.
• Facilitates and guides the team in adopting and implementing the Scrum framework — which includes organizing and leading Scrum ceremonies, participation in Program Increment Planning, promoting collaboration and ensuring adherence to Scrum principles and values.
• 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.
• Acts as a liaison to improve communication between the development team and those outside the team, fostering mutual trust and respect.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8 yrs experience (or commensurate 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.

Preferred Skills and Experience

Clearance Required: Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust

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?

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 $ – USD $ /Yr.

Location US-Remote

Category Information Technology

Position Type Full-Time