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Overview

GovCIO is seeking a Scrum Master to offer Agile leadership and support for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Data Modernization project. The role involves guiding, coordinating, and managing critical modernization tasks within a completely remote work setting across the United States.

Key Responsibilities

Implement and oversee Agile methodologies within technical teams.
Lead agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint retrospectives, and backlog refinements.
Collaborate with the Senior Project Manager to prepare for Sprint Reviews.
Provide mentorship and coaching on Agile frameworks and processes to team members.
Guide the team in applying Agile techniques including Scrum and Kanban.
Coordinate with development teams, including enterprise-wide transformation projects.
Create and deliver coaching materials and facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions.
Promote continuous learning and improvement through retrospectives.
Coach teams on Agile and DevOps practices to align with project goals.
Ensure well-organized Jira management and team self-organization.
Monitor team progress and facilitate ongoing skill enhancement.
Maintain and update the Program Scrum Guide for the project section.
Manage day-to-day operations of the VA Data Modernization effort, aligning with program objectives and timelines.
Regularly update stakeholders on project status, deliverables, upcoming actions, and timelines.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
At least 12 years of experience in business analysis, project management, or closely related fields.
Relevant certifications such as CSM, CSPO, or CAPM.
Proven experience leading Scrum teams and facilitating scrum ceremonies.
Proficiency with Jira and Confluence tools.
Strong collaboration skills working within team environments.
Excellent problem-solving abilities.
Competency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
A positive demeanor and readiness to take initiative when necessary.

Preferred Skills and Experience

Background in IT operations or environments.
Experience facilitating PI (Program Increment) Planning.
Management experience with supervising and coaching staff toward success.
Additional certifications such as ITIL Foundations, ITIL Service Level Management Practitioner, PMP, or other relevant credentials.
Expertise in multi-team scrum ceremonies, Agile methodologies, and tools like AML, Scrum, and Kanban.

Security Clearance

Candidate must be eligible to obtain and retain a suitability or Public Trust clearance.

Scrum Master - Remote Position