Scrum Master

Koniag Government Services

. Serve as the primary point of contact between the contractor team and USDA's Product Owner .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing cross-functional teams and facilitating agile methodologies, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders and adherence to project timelines. Proficient in overseeing contractor personnel and maintaining a prioritized product backlog within federal government IT projects.

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Scrum Master ExperienceAgile MethodologiesStakeholder ManagementJira or Azure DevOpsPublic Trust Eligibility

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementAgile CoachingTeam ManagementFacilitating Agile CeremoniesProduct Backlog ManagementTracking Team VelocityOnboarding and OffboardingFederal Government IT ProjectsIterative Software Development

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationProblem SolvingCollaborationLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)SAFe Scrum MasterPMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)Project Management Professional (PMP)

Industry Keywords

USDAContractor ManagementAgile ToolsFederal GovernmentProduct Owner

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzurePMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary point of contact between the contractor team and USDA's Product Owner
Facilitate sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
Manage and supervise all contractor personnel on the project
Remove blockers and ensure the team can deliver working software iteratively
Track team velocity and help maintain a healthy, prioritized product backlog
Communicate project status, risks, and issues clearly to USDA stakeholders
Ensure the team adheres to core working hours of 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Coordinate travel requests with the Contracting Officer's Representative prior to booking
Support onboarding and offboarding of contractor personnel per USDA separation requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to obtain a Public Trust
Background as a Scrum Master, product manager, or agile coach
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience working on federal government IT projects
Ability to manage cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, iterative environment
Familiarity with agile tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related field required
Minimum of 6 years of experience in project or program management
At least 3 years serving as a Scrum Master, agile coach, or product manager on software development projects
Experience managing contractor teams on federal government IT contracts
Demonstrated ability to facilitate agile ceremonies and coach teams on agile best practices
Experience working directly with government Product Owners and Contracting Officer's Representatives
Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master, or PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) strongly preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Life and disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Commuter benefits
Tuition reimbursement