Agile Scrum Master / Business Analyst (Remote DC/MD/VA)

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Overview

GovCIO is seeking an experienced Agile Scrum Master/Business Analyst to support one of our cross-functional delivery teams. This position is 100% remote within the DC Metropolitan area with occasional on-site meetings.

Responsibilities

• Scrum Master:
• Act as a servant-leader for an Agile team, ensuring they follow Agile Scrum practices, principles, and values.
• Coach the team to adopt and implement the Agile Scrum framework to include disciplines and ceremonies that promote mutual clarity, transparency, and collaboration.
• Help the product owner create and maintain product delivery timelines, find techniques for effective product backlog management, and identify/manage delivery risks.
• Work closely with the product owner and development team to plan and execute sprints, remove impediments to progress, and drive continuous improvement.
• Facilitate Scrum events: daily stand-up, sprint planning, sprint review and demo, retrospective, program increment planning, and others to ensure the team achieves its objectives.
• Act as a liaison to improve communication between the program teams, fostering mutual trust and understanding of progress against program goals. Business Analyst:
• Lead process development to create new and improve existing process documentation for program operations to enable desired outcomes.
• Analyze stakeholder requirements and create requirements documents that can be decomposed into concise and testable user stories for technical implementation.
• Create detailed user stories, including definition of done and acceptance criteria, and any additional information to assist development.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree with 10+ yrs experience (or commensurate experience)
• 5+ years of experience working in Agile environment
• Be a Certified Scrum Master with 3+ years of in-role experience
• Strong leadership skills with experience independently running scrum teams
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to explain intricate and complicated concepts and ideas
• Proficiency configuring and using Atlassian Jira boards and dashboards

Preferred Skills And Experience

• SAFe certified
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle, release and change management, testing and quality assurance, DevSecOps, and other IT delivery practices
• Understanding of AWS GovCloud infrastructure, data flows, and integrations

Clearance Required:

Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust

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?

What You Can Expect

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here's what you can expect:

• During the Interview Process
• Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team
• Camera must be on
• A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview
• During the Hiring Process
• Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening
• Background check, to include:
• Criminal history (past 7 years)
• Verification of your highest level of education
• Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

Employee Perks

Benefits

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate Discounts
• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
• Referral Bonus Program
• Internal Mobility Program
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Work Environment
• Available to full-time employees

Our employees' unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

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 $140,000.00 - USD $160,000.00 /Yr.

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Location US-Remote

ID 2026-7513

Category Information Technology

Position Type Full-Time

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