Scrum Master (REMOTE)

Lensa is a career site that helps job seekers find great jobs in the US. We are not a staffing firm or agency. Lensa does not hire directly for these jobs, but promotes jobs on LinkedIn on behalf of its direct clients, recruitment ad agencies, and marketing partners. Lensa partners with DirectEmployers to promote this job for Koniag Government Services. Clicking "Apply Now" or "Read more" on Lensa redirects you to the job board/employer site. Any information collected there is subject to their terms and privacy notice. Koniag Technology Solutions, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Scrum Master to support KTS 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. The ideal candidate is an experienced leader and team player that is passionate about technology and committed to lifelong learning, possessing the ability to apply their technical knowledge, skills, and experience to solve complex/real-world problems. 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

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

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, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local 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 an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations. 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_Job DetailsJob FamilyTechnical Program Management & OperationsJob FunctionScrum MasterPay TypeSalary If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com