Koniag Government Services · 12 hours ago
Scrum Master
Fort Lee, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expKoniag Government Services is seeking a skilled and Certified Scrum Master (CSM) to lead AI and Automation projects. The role involves facilitating Agile processes, coaching teams, and ensuring the successful delivery of initiatives while adhering to Agile best practices.
EnterpriseGovernmentProfessional Services
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives for the project team
Remove impediments that impact team productivity and sprint commitments
Coach team members on Agile and Scrum practices, ensuring adherence to methodology
Manage project backlogs in coordination with Product Owners and stakeholders
Track and report on sprint progress, velocity, and other key metrics
Identify risks and dependencies, escalating issues when necessary
Facilitate cross-team coordination when multiple teams are involved
Support continuous improvement through retrospective actions and process refinements
Create and maintain Agile artifacts and documentation
Collaborate with technical leads to ensure alignment between business requirements and technical implementation
Serve as a bridge between the development team and business stakeholders
Promote transparency and visibility into project status and team performance
Support change management activities related to implementation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field, and or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management
Must hold at least one of the following certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
Proven experience as a Scrum Master in software implementation projects
In-depth understanding of Agile methodologies, specifically Scrum framework
Strong facilitation, coaching, and conflict resolution skills
Experience with Agile project management tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, etc.)
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and stakeholders
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Experience in identifying and removing impediments to team progress
Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and delivery processes
Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement within teams
Capability to adapt to changing requirements and project dynamics
Strong willingness to learn and develop new technical skills
Good analytical and problem-solving abilities
Effective communication skills with the ability to ask clarifying questions
Team player who collaborates well with others
Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines
Attention to detail and commitment to quality work
Customer service mindset with focus on user experience
Adaptability and openness to feedback and coaching
Self-motivated with the ability to work with moderate supervision
Ability to obtain Public Trust
Preferred
Experience with scaled Agile frameworks (SAFe, LeSS, etc.)
Knowledge of ITIL processes and their implementation in ServiceNow
Experience with change management methodologies
Background in IT service management
Experience working in government or regulated industries
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401K with company matching
Flexible spending accounts
Paid holidays
Three weeks paid time off
Company
Koniag Government Services
Koniag Government Services is a Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kevin Wideman
Chief Executive Officer
Jack Wise
SVP Business Development Lifecycle
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