Overview

　　GovCIO is currently hiring for a Scrum Master (Remote). This position is fully remote.

　　GovCIO is seeking a versatile Scrum Master responsible for managing Low Code Platform and other IT development activities at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This includes utilizing scrum master tools to conduct sprint and release activities, provide risk identification, manage actions, and uphold team accountability.

　　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

　　Interaction with stakeholders in support of the Product Owner

　　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 8+ 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

　　Proficient with Jira and GitHub

　　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

　　Clearance Required : Must be able to obtain and maintain a VA clearance

　　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?

　　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.

　　Posted Salary Range

　　USD $80,000.00 - USD $95,000.00 /Yr.

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　　Location US-VA-Fairfax

　　ID 2024-3556

　　Category Information Technology

　　Position Type Full-Time