Koniag Government Services
Scrum Master
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Koniag Government Services
Koniag Data Solutions, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Scrum Master with a Secret security clearance to support KDS and our government customer at Stennis Space Center, MS.
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 will be a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of technology and a passion for developing innovative solutions to complex business problems.
Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to: Required Skills and Competencies
B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering or related field
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
3 years of experience in a software development environment leading cross-team dependencies, in an enterprise environment where successful projects potentially involve more than 1 Scrum team
Experience with Atlassian JIRA, Confluence, Agile Scrum & IT agile software project management
2 years experience managing customer expectations, project schedules, status and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Encourage the team to routinely inspect, adapt, adopt and mature good Scrum processes according to the Scrum Guide
Organize and facilitate effective Scrum meetings: backlog grooming, Sprint planning, daily scrum, Sprint review, and Sprint retrospective
Assist the team in establishing a consistent and predictable team level cadence.
Identify and facilitate the removal of team impediments and elevate as appropriate
Work with customer to develop, manage and continuously groom the team’s product backlog
In partnership with customer, keep accurate documentation of information such as team velocity, Sprint/release progress, impediments, team successes.
In coordination with Project Managers, facilitate cross-team coordination and collaboration when projects require it.
Assist customer and project managers with planning and grooming activities
Security Clearance Requirement
Secret Security Clearance required
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.
We are 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
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries IT Services and IT Consulting
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role at
Koniag Government Services
Koniag Data Solutions, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Scrum Master with a Secret security clearance to support KDS and our government customer at Stennis Space Center, MS.
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 will be a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of technology and a passion for developing innovative solutions to complex business problems.
Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to: Required Skills and Competencies
B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering or related field
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
3 years of experience in a software development environment leading cross-team dependencies, in an enterprise environment where successful projects potentially involve more than 1 Scrum team
Experience with Atlassian JIRA, Confluence, Agile Scrum & IT agile software project management
2 years experience managing customer expectations, project schedules, status and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Encourage the team to routinely inspect, adapt, adopt and mature good Scrum processes according to the Scrum Guide
Organize and facilitate effective Scrum meetings: backlog grooming, Sprint planning, daily scrum, Sprint review, and Sprint retrospective
Assist the team in establishing a consistent and predictable team level cadence.
Identify and facilitate the removal of team impediments and elevate as appropriate
Work with customer to develop, manage and continuously groom the team’s product backlog
In partnership with customer, keep accurate documentation of information such as team velocity, Sprint/release progress, impediments, team successes.
In coordination with Project Managers, facilitate cross-team coordination and collaboration when projects require it.
Assist customer and project managers with planning and grooming activities
Security Clearance Requirement
Secret Security Clearance required
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.
We are 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
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries IT Services and IT Consulting
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Koniag Government Services by 2x
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