Scrum Master

Koniag Government Services; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology support company is looking for a remote Scrum Master to lead Agile teams and support government customers. Candidates should have at least 7 years of Agile leadership experience, a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Management Information Systems. This position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company matching

Flexible spending accounts

Paid holidays

Three weeks paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in leading Agile Scrum Teams.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification required.
• 7+ years of IT work experience as an application developer, business analyst, or project manager.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership of Scrum teams and Agile processes.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration within and around the team.
• Conduct Agile planning meetings and retrospectives.

Skills

Agile Scrum Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Management Information Systems

Job description

Koniag Technology Solutions, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Scrum Master to support KTS and our government customer. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust. This position is remote. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Koniag Technology Solutions, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Scrum Master to join a development team supporting both established projects and building applications from the ground up. The ideal candidate is an experienced leader and team player that is passionate about technology and committed to lifelong learning, possessing the ability to apply their technical knowledge, skills, and experience to solve complex/real-world problems.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership of Scrum teams and Agile processes.
• Mentor team members on Agile methods and best practices.
• Work with Scrum teams to ensure that the principles of the Scrum methodology are protected.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration within and around the team (release & sprint planning, user stories, backlog grooming, Agile testing, etc.)
• Identify and remove organization and team impediments and help resolve issues and conflicts – Shield the team from external interference.
• Conduct Agile planning meetings, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Report on project velocity, risks, roadblocks, sprint burn-down and project release status.
• Promote continuous improvement, help teams to increase productivity, and foster innovation
• Maintain product knowledge to increase efficiency in delivery of all product deliverables.
• Keep project team well informed of changes within the organization
• Effectively communicate relevant project information to team members and stakeholders.
• Uses independent judgment to identify problems and recommend solutions.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in leading Agile Scrum Teams
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification required
• Bachelor’s Degree (ideally in Computer Science or Management Information Systems) or equivalent work experience
• 7+ years of IT work experience as an application developer, business analyst, or project manager

Desired Skills

• Leadership skills including communication, facilitation, ability to drive a team to improve Team Collaboration
• Ability to develop and foster teamwork and facilitate team dynamics
• Able to gauge team performance and identify areas for growth and improvement
• Able to garner respect and be willing to get their hands dirty to get the job done
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills

Security Requirement

• Ability to obtain a public trust

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e‑mail at [e-mail] or by calling 703‑488‑9377 to request accommodations.

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution‑oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long‑term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

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