ICA, Inc. · 4 months ago
Scrum Master/Project Coordinator – (Remote, US)
ICA, Inc. is a rapidly growing company located in the D.C./Metro area, focused on assisting government clients with innovative solutions. They are seeking a Technical Scrum Master/Project Coordinator to lead Scrum ceremonies while contributing to technical analysis and solution design for AI/ML projects.
Management Consulting
Responsibilities
Facilitate all Scrum duties: daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and sprint reviews
Guide teams on Agile/Scrum best practices and remove impediments to ensure smooth sprint execution
Track and report key Agile metrics
Coach team members on Agile methodologies and foster collaborative team culture
Perform technical analysis of user stories and requirements, translating business needs into actionable development tasks
Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance to ensure quality standards
Contribute to technical documentation and maintain code integrity across projects
Participate in solution design discussions and architectural decisions
Troubleshoot technical blockers and provide hands-on support when needed
Work closely with Team Leads to maintain and prioritize technical backlogs
Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and analysts to ensure technical feasibility of sprint commitments
Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Support multiple Scrum teams and coordinate dependencies between technical initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related technical field
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification
3+ years of Scrum Master experience in technical environments
2+ years of hands-on technical experience in software development or data science
Strong understanding of data science methodologies, tools, and frameworks
Proficiency with Agile tools (Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps) and version control systems
Excellent communication and facilitation skills with ability to explain technical concepts clearly
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance is required
Preferred
Experience with AI/ML project lifecycles and data science workflows
Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps/CI/CD practices
Familiarity with programming languages commonly used in data science (Python, R, SQL)
Experience with technical documentation and code quality standards
Previous experience in hybrid technical-leadership roles
Understanding of data governance and technical compliance requirements
Benefits
Health Insurance -**100% employer-paid premiums** – ICA covers the full cost of one of three offered medical plans
Dental Insurance
Vision insurance
Health Spending Account
Flexible Spending Account
Life and Disability insurance
401(k) plan with company match
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays)
Education and Professional Development Assistance
Remote work from anywhere within the continental United States