Koniag Government Services

Scrum Master (REMOTE)

Koniag Government Services  •  Remote  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

This position may be filled prior to the posted deadline. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Koniag Technology Solutions, Inc a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Scrum Master to support KTS and our government customer. The position is remote. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.

This position will be part of a team supporting a Federal client with a business and IT modernization project.

The Facilitator serves as the direct liaison between the contractor team and the USDA government product team. This person keeps the agile development process running smoothly and ensures the team delivers value every sprint.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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 (10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time)
  • Coordinate travel requests with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) prior to booking
  • Support onboarding and offboarding of contractor personnel per USDA separation requirements

Required Skills

  • 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 (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar)

Education & Experience:

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related field required.
  • Master's degree preferred.

Experience

  • Minimum of 6 years of experience in project or program management, with 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

Certifications:

  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master, or PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) strongly preferred.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) is a plus

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.

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Koniag Government Services

About Koniag Government Services

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Corporation comprised of multiple wholly owned subsidiary companies that deliver Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services, and Operations Management to Federal Government agencies. With an agile employee and corporate culture, KGS applies its proven technical, professional, and operational expertise to enable successful mission outcomes for Defense and Civilian agencies through forward-leaning, solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery.

Our commitment to quality delivery is demonstrated by our independently accredited CMMI/Dev Level3, CMMI/Svc Level3, ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, and ISO 20001:2011 Service Management System. KGS is headquartered in Chantilly, VA with offices all over the country.

KGS is seeking qualified candidates for our open positions, but we will only extend an offer of employment after a candidate applies through the link in our job posting. If you receive a job offer via email only and have not been interviewed by the KGS hiring manager, feel free to contact KGSrecruiting@koniag-gs.com to verify its validity.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Chantilly, Virginia
Year Founded
1975
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