Lead Scrum Master (On-site)

GovCIO; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Corporate Discounts

Learning & Development platform

Training, Certification Assistance

Referral Bonus Program

Internal Mobility Program

Pet Insurance

Flexible Work Environment

Job summary

GovCIO is seeking a versatile Scrum Master to manage O&M and IT development activities for DHS ICE. The role is onsite in Northern Virginia, with potential for one telework day per week. You will lead agile ceremonies, manage JIRA backlog, and ensure team accountability.

Candidates should have 9+ years in agile settings and a current Scrum Master certification. The position requires 5 days in office, strong communication, and ability to interface with government personnel; competitive salary

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in agile environments leading scrum teams
• Current Scrum Master certification
• Experience delivering IT projects in production environments
• Excellent communication and meeting facilitation skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Experience with diverse IT projects

Responsibilities

• Organize and facilitate daily stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives, sprint and release planning
• Manage JIRA board and backlog for sprint execution
• Coordinate cross-contract dialogue to ensure cohesive final product
• Enhance transparency via internal/external communications
• Oversee parallel application development and project/product implementation
• Assist team with story selection, task definition and impediment removal
• Prevent distractions to meet release goals and drive potentially shippable increments
• Track velocity and sprint progress, maintain agile documentation
• Update agile tracking systems and support Development/Project Managers
• Work with Product Owners on decomposition and backlog refinement
• Interface with internal and Government personnel

Skills

Scrum Master cert

Agile leadership

Team facilitation

Stakeholder comms

SDLC knowledge

9+ years exp

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/CS/Systems

Tools

Jira

GitHub

Job description

Tysons Corner, Virginia

Suitability/Public Trust

On-site only

Information Technology

Overview

GovCIO is seeking a versatile Scrum Master responsible for managing O&M, enhancement and other IT development activities at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This includes utilizing scrum master tools to conduct sprint and release activities, provide risk identification, manage actions, and uphold team accountability.

This will be an onsite role located in Northern Virginia. Candidates expected to work 5 days a week, 8 hours a day in office with possible allowance for 1 telework day per week.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and facilitating daily stand-up meetings, reviews, retrospectives, sprint and release planning, demos and other Scrum/Kanban-related meetings
• Manage JIRA board and backlog for sprint execution
• Facilitate the inter-connection and dialogue between multiple intersecting development contracts to help promote a cohesive final product for the customer
• Assisting with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and information sharing
• Managing parallel application development and Project/Product implementation processes
• Assisting team with making appropriate commitments through story selection and task definition; identifying and removing impediments
• Preventing distractions that interfere with the ability of the team to deliver on release goals; facilitating discussion and conflict resolution
• Empowering the team to self-organize; improve the productivity of the teams; ensure that the team strives to make each increment of functionality potentially releasable code
• Tracking and communicating team velocity and sprint/release progress, maintaining process documentation
• Updating physical and electronic agile tracking systems to provide transparency on product backlogs and in-progress work; supporting Development Managers and Project/Product Managers as necessary- Ensuring that development teams are practicing/following core agile principles of collaboration, prioritization, team accountability, and visibility
• Work with Product Owners and Scrum Teams in requirements decomposition, backlog refinement, and breakdown of user stories and tasks
• Interface with internal and Government management personnel

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree - Engineering, Computer Science, Systems, Business or related scientific / technical discipline preferred with 9+ years (or commensurate experience)
• Experience working in agile environments, leading scrum teams or task teams
• Current Scrum Master certification
• Must have experience with diverse IT projects
• Must be well versed in full systems development life cycle, enterprise-wide network engineering, strategic information planning, business process reengineering, structure, and management practices
• Demonstrated and current experience delivering systems/tools/solutions in production, while transitioning to better technology solutions
• Must possess excellent communication skills and be able to facilitate and document meetings effectively
• Analytical and investigation skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and supervision
• Facilitate daily scrums, stand-ups, and meetings to monitor project progress and resolve any issues the team may be experiencing
• Must possess excellent interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written
• Must possess the ability to explain intricate and complicated concepts and ideas
• Ability to deliver on-time, meaningful outcomes, while coordinating multiple assignments, maintaining a positive attitude, and providing exemplary customer service
• 3+ years of experience work in dynamic customer delivery environments

Clearance Required: Ability to Attain a DHS Clearance (Must be US Citizen)

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with Jira, GitHub, or other applicable agile testing tools
• Experience working in a consulting environment and understanding of client/customer relations
• Experience with negotiating prioritization between Product Owners and Technical Leadership

Posted Salary Range

USD $120,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.

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?

What You Can Expect

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here's what you can expect:

• During the Interview Process
• Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team
• Camera must be on
• A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview
• During the Hiring Process
• Enhanced Biometrics ID verification 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

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:

• 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

Our employees’ unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

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 Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an at-will position and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.