Scrum Master

ECS; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth ECS is seeking a Scrum Master to work remotely, supporting the DHS OCIO Web Content Management program. The candidate will lead Agile ceremonies, manage product backlogs, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions for public facing websites.

The role requires US citizenship, ability to obtain Public Trust Clearance, and a Bachelor's degree, with experience translating business needs into technical requirements and guiding multiple Agile teams.

Qualifications

• Must have experience serving as a functional lead across multiple Agile Teams.
• Strong experience translating business needs into functional and technical requirements.
• Experience leading initiatives from concept through delivery and implementation.
• Experience with data analytics or BI platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, etc.).
• Owning and maintaining product backlogs, ensuring requirements are clear, prioritized, and actionable.
• Leading requirements gathering and analysis, change management, and continuous delivery.
• Support overall project success by engaging in daily operational activities and surfacing process improvement opportunities.
• Support UAT planning and execution to validate delivered functionality meets user needs.
• Contribute to monthly contractual deliverables as needed.
• Coordinate with data team roles to support solution design and project execution.

Skills

Agile experience

Stakeholder management

Requirements analysis

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Atlassian Suite

Job description

Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.

Everforth ECS is seeking a Scrum Master to work remotely.

Everforth ECS is seeking a talented Scrum Master to join our dynamic data team supporting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). Our team supports public facing websites across DHS, in support of the mission essential Web Content Management program. The Scrum Master will help lead and support stakeholder engagement, requirements analysis, and Agile workflow management with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Facilitating Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand‑ups, retrospectives, etc.).
• Owning and maintaining product backlogs, ensuring requirements are clear, prioritized, and actionable.
• Leading requirements gathering and analysis, change management, and continuous delivery.
• Support overall project success by engaging in daily operational activities and surfacing process improvement opportunities.
• Support user acceptance testing (UAT) planning and execution to validate that delivered functionality meets user needs.
• Contribute to monthly contractual deliverables as needed.
• Coordinate with various data team roles and skillsets to support solution design and project execution.

Salary: $115,000 - $125,000

General Description of Benefits

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Public Trust Clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience serving as a functional lead across multiple Agile Teams.
• Strong Experience translating business needs into functional and technical requirements.
• Experience leading initiatives from concept/requirements through delivery and implementation.
• Experience working with data analytics and business intelligence platforms to support solutioning.
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities simultaneously.
• Experience with process improvement, documentation, and workflow optimization.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams (developers, data engineers, product owner, CX members, etc.).
• Hands‑on experience with tools such as Jira and Confluence.

Desired Skills

• Prior professional services or federal consulting experience; experience supporting DHS preferred.
• Experience leading IT modernization projects.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or other industry‑related certification.
• Experience with the Atlassian Suite (Jira/Confluence).
• Experience supporting data governance projects and tools such as Collibra and OpenMetaData.
• Experience leading Agile development teams.
• Experience using SharePoint.
• Familiarity with financial analysis or budget tracking.
• Familiarity with MS Azure/AWS.
• Experience building highly scalable platforms, products, or services.

ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

Everforth ECS is the federal segment of Everforth, a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.
Our work powers mission‑critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.
We value:

• Attracting and developing top talent and high‑performing teams
• Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission‑driven

Meet the challenge. Make a difference with Everforth ECS!