SCRUM MASTER (REMOTE) WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE

Company: Koniag Government Services
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: September 28, 2024

Job Description:

EHS Job ID 2415076 Eagle Harbor Solutions, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to support EHS and our government customer. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust. This is a Remote opportunity. We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more. Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to: * Provide effective leadership of Scrum teams and Agile processes. * Mentor team members on Agile methods and best practices. * Work with Scrum teams to ensure that the principles of the Scrum methodology are protected. * Facilitate communication and collaboration within and around the team (release & sprint planning, user stories, backlog grooming, Agile testing, etc.) * Identify and remove organization and team impediments and help resolve issues and conflicts - Shield the team from external interference. * Conduct Agile planning meetings, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives. * Report on project velocity, risks, roadblocks, sprint burn-down and project release status. * Promote continuous improvement, help teams to increase productivity, and foster innovation * Maintain product knowledge to increase efficiency in delivery of all product deliverables. * Keep project team well informed of changes within the organization * Effectively communicate relevant project information to team members and stakeholders. * Uses independent judgment to identify problems and recommend solutions. Required Skills and Competencies: * Minimum of 7 years of experience in leading Agile Scrum Teams * Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification required * Bachelor's Degree (ideally in Computer Science or Management Information Systems) or equivalent work experience * 7+ years of IT work experience as an application developer, business analyst, or project manager * Ability to obtain a Public Trust Desired Skills: * Leadership skills including communication, facilitation, ability to drive a team to improve Team Collaboration * Ability to develop and foster teamwork and facilitate team dynamics * Able to gauge team performance and identify areas for growth and improvement * Able to garner respect and be willing to get their hands dirty to get the job done * Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills Working Environment & Conditions This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This position is primarily indoors, consistent with a standard office position and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. The incumbent is required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The workload may require the incumbent to sit for extended periods of time. The incumbent must be able to read, do simple math calculations and withstand moderate amounts of stress. The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment. The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation to navigate or to apply for a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodation. Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352

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