Scrum Master

Niyam IT; Ashburn (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability coverage

Flexible hours

Remote/Hybrid work

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Career growth

Job summary

Niyam IT is seeking a Scrum Master to join our federal client team in Ashburn, VA. The role combines Agile leadership with requirements analysis to ensure on-time, compliant delivery. The candidate will facilitate Scrum ceremonies, coach teams, and bridge business and technical stakeholders through the project lifecycle.

The position is hybrid (2–3 onsite days per week) and contingent on contract award, with competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• US citizen with ability to obtain CBP BI.
• Experience as Scrum Master or BA on federal IT projects.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies (Planning, Daily, Reviews, Retrospectives).
• Develop and maintain product backlogs, sprint backlogs, release plans, burndown metrics.
• Remove obstacles and escalate where needed to maintain momentum.
• Coach teams on Agile practices in a federal environment.
• Gather, document and validate requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and stakeholders to refine backlog items.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Facilitation

Stakeholder engagement

Requirements gathering

Federal IT

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Job description

Join Our Team at Niyam IT: Embrace Diversity, Excel Together

Are you ready to be part of a dynamic, inclusive, and fearless team that values your well‑being and individuality? At Niyam, we’re not just a company; we’re a close‑knit community of experts and leaders dedicated to providing IT solutions for esteemed clients.

Niyam provides IT solutions to improve system efficiency while optimizing the value that we deliver to our customers. Our team members have the drive and the right mindset to take ownership of the projects they work on. They partner with our customers, going the extra mile when necessary to ensure success.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits: We’ve got you covered with 100% company‑paid health, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance.
• Peace of Mind: Enjoy free short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, ensuring your financial security in any situation.
• Flexible Work Hours: Life doesn’t always fit into a 9 to 5 schedule. We offer flexibility to help you manage your work‑life balance effectively.
• Remote and Hybrid Work: Niyam understands the value of flexibility. We offer remote and hybrid work options on our projects.
• Paid Time Off: Recharge and rejuvenate with our generous paid time off policy.
• Retirement Plans: We care about your future. Niyam offers retirement plans to help you secure your long‑term financial goals.
• Career Growth: Niyam is not just a job; it’s a career journey. We provide a supportive environment for your professional development and offer fully paid opportunities (including technology and business conferences) for training and advancement within the company.
• Great People: Our people are the blueprint of who Niyam is to the industry and community.
• Great Environment: Niyam fosters a great environment where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We believe in the strength of diverse perspectives. Your unique ideas are welcomed and celebrated every day at Niyam.

Join us in creating a workplace where innovation, diversity, and well‑being thrive. Your journey at Niyam awaits. Apply today!

Niyam is seeking a Scrum Master to join our team in support of our work with a federal client. We offer competitive compensation and benefits. This hybrid role combines Agile leadership with requirements analysis to ensure mission‑critical applications are delivered on time, aligned with stakeholder needs, and compliant with federal standards. The successful candidate will facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, coach teams on Agile best practices, and serve as the bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams to capture, refine, and manage requirements throughout the project lifecycle. This position is hybrid, with 2-3 days per week onsite at client location in Ashburn, VA. This position is associated with a proposal submission and is contingent upon contract award. Candidates selected through this process may be considered for employment should the contract be awarded to our organization.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand‑ups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives) to drive transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate Scrum artifacts, including product backlogs, sprint backlogs, release plans, and burndown metrics.
• Remove obstacles, blockers, and distractions that hinder delivery, escalating when necessary to maintain momentum.
• Coach and mentor Scrum team members and stakeholders in Agile frameworks, ensuring consistent adoption of best practices within a federal environment.
• Gather, document, and validate business and system requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria to accurately represent mission and technical needs.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, technical leads, and stakeholders to refine backlog items and prioritize delivery based on mission impact.
• Maintain accurate records of application modifications, configuration changes, and release documentation.
• Support compliance with federal security, governance, and documentation requirements, ensuring deliverables align with agency standards (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST, FISMA as applicable).
• Serve as a liaison between technical teams, business users, and program stakeholders to ensure clear communication and alignment.

Requirements

• US Citizen with ability to obtain CBP BI
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or related field
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM, PSM), SAFe Scrum Master, PMI-ACP
• At least 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master and/or Business Analyst in federal IT projects.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban) with the ability to adapt practices within a government environment.
• Demonstrated experience eliciting, documenting, and managing functional and non‑functional requirements.
• Knowledge of federal IT project management frameworks, security controls, or compliance requirements (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP) preferred.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills across technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Proficiency with Agile lifecycle management tools (Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar).
• Detail‑oriented with strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.

Application Deadline

This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Niyam IT, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, disability, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.