Agile Scrum Lead, Backlog Analyst

VG Systems LLC, A HUBZone Company

. Lead and facilitate core Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Backlog Refinement, Feature Refinement, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum and Kanban, with a strong focus on backlog management, stakeholder engagement, and effective communication. Proficient in utilizing Azure DevOps for project management and delivery optimization in a collaborative team environment.

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Agile/Scrum ExperienceAzure DevOps ManagementBacklog ManagementStakeholder EngagementAgile Planning Tools

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Hard Skills

Agile ManagementBacklog RefinementUser Story DevelopmentAcceptance Criteria DefinitionSoftware Development ConceptsAgile Delivery FrameworksData Quality ManagementAnalytical SkillsRisk IdentificationWork Item Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationFacilitationOrganizational SkillsAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Azure DevOpsJiraServiceNow AgileM365 SuiteSharePointMS Teams

Certifications & Qualifications

PMI CertificationScrum.org CertificationMS Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert

Industry Keywords

Federal Government ExperienceAgile ConceptsSAFe FamiliarityDelivery PlansProject Leadership

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and facilitate core Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Backlog Refinement, Feature Refinement, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives
Foster a collaborative team environment focused on transparent communication, continuous improvement, and effective delivery
Identify and surface impediments, risks, and dependencies while coordinating with stakeholders to drive resolution
Maintain backlog health through grooming and refinement, ensuring work is prioritized, defined, and ready for upcoming sprints
Partner with Product Owners and technical teams to organize work across Epics, Features, and User Stories
Capture business and technical requirements through workshops, discovery sessions, working groups, and cross-team forums
Translate stakeholder needs into clear, actionable Epics, Features, User Stories, acceptance criteria, and supporting documentation
Configure, maintain, and optimize the team's Azure DevOps project environment, including boards, sprints, iterations, dashboards, queries, analytics, and Delivery Plans
Maintain Azure DevOps data quality, consistency, and traceability to provide reliable visibility into progress, dependencies, priorities, and delivery forecasts
Maintain clear communication across business stakeholders, technical teams, Product Owners, project leadership, and other delivery partners
Continuously evaluate team processes and recommend practical improvements to strengthen backlog health, collaboration, delivery visibility, and sprint execution
Support a collaborative team delivering technical solutions for a Federal Government customer

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of Agile/Scrum experience; strong familiarity with Agile concepts and vocabulary
3+ years of experience with Agile Management Tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, or ServiceNow Agile; Azure DevOps highly preferred
3+ years of experience working in an IT organization
Strong understanding of software development concepts, including design, development, testing, and deployment
Strong working knowledge of Agile delivery frameworks and practices, including Scrum and Kanban, with familiarity with SAFe concepts
Strong proficiency with Agile planning and work-item management tools, boards, dashboards, queries, analytics, sprints, iterations, and Delivery Plans
Ability to translate business and technical requirements into clear, structured, and actionable Epics, Features, and User Stories
Strong understanding of backlog management, refinement, prioritization, acceptance criteria, and Agile work readiness
High skill level with M365 Suite and SharePoint
Strong experience using MS Teams for scheduling, communication, and collaboration
Excellent written and verbal communication, facilitation, and stakeholder-engagement skills
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and commitment to maintaining backlog and work-item quality
Ability to collaborate effectively with Product Owners, technical teams, business stakeholders, project leadership, and other delivery partners
Ability to identify delivery risks, impediments, and dependencies and facilitate appropriate resolution
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining an organized and transparent Agile delivery environment
Bachelor's degree in a related IT or management field, or 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
Management or Agile certifications, such as PMI or Scrum.org
Relevant technical certifications, such as MS Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert
Desired: 2+ years of experience working in the US Federal Government space
Active Public Trust desired
Ability to work primarily remotely with required onsite support as specified
Eastern/Central U.S. preferred
Selected HUBZone candidates must be able to sign a HUBZone attestation and provide required SBA documentation upon hiring

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment
Primarily remote work arrangement
DC-area onsite support required 1–2x/month for local candidates or 1–2x/year for distant candidates
HUBZone preference
Employment opportunities and benefits provided under an equal opportunity policy