Scrum Master

GovCIO is currently hiring for Senior Scrum Master with an active Secret clearance and experience with diverse IT projects both large and small to manage teams and cross functional stakeholders. This position will be located in Fairfax, VA and will be an onsite position.

The candidate should have experience with the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and software development using agile methodologies such as Scrum, DevOps, SAFe, etc., within large organizations. The candidate needs to be able to effectively manage diverse teams and cross functional stakeholders. Must have experience with diverse IT projects both large and small.
Oversee design, implementation, QA, operations, sustainment, and validation of programming code and products.

• Create project outlines and timelines and distribute responsibilities to team members.
• Facilitate daily stand-ups, and meetings to monitor project progress and resolve any issues the team may be experiencing.
• Shape team behavior through excellent management via the agile method
• Remove project obstacles and roadblocks to develop solutions with team.
• Ensure milestones are reached and deadlines are met throughout project lifecycle.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, application users, and program owners.
• Document progress and communicate to upper management and stakeholders.
• Provide recurring or ad hoc project status reports.
• Coordinate meeting invites, develop meeting agendas, facilitate meetings, develop meeting minutes.
• Maintain document and data repositories - SharePoint, ADO, GitHub.

• High School with 9+ years project management (or commensurate experience)
• Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain and hold DEA suitability
• Must be well versed in full systems development life cycle, strategic information planning, structure and management practices.
• Experience working with and managing expectations of multiple Product Owners.
• Must be able to identify, communicate and mitigate risks to the program.
• Demonstrated experience successfully managing disparately located personnel.
• Demonstrated and current experience managing program delivering systems/tools/solutions in production, while transitioning to better technology solutions.
• Must be able to provide oral and written discussion of analytical findings using narrative and graphic forms.
• Must possess excellent communication skills and be able to facilitate and document meetings effectively.
• Must be able to use qualitative and quantitative analytical skills to assess the effectiveness of the operations.
• Identifying symptoms for process improvement.
• Analytical and investigation skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and supervision.

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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.