Scrum Master

What You Will Do

• Serve as Scrum Master and coach to support the client in adopting an Agile framework and practices across all projects within the organization.
• Facilitate agile ceremonies.
• Lead the communication and exchange of information across teams. Engage with stakeholders and facilitate collaboration.
• Manage tasks and activities in Azure DevOps.
• Provide project, program, and portfolio management support for the client's priority projects and/or emerging priorities.
• Develop program management artifacts and tools including agendas, meeting minutes, project plans and schedules, and communications materials.
• Utilize an agile framework to translate requirements into user stories and collaborate with other Agile efforts across the client organization to effectively manage project activities and achievement of milestones.
• Proactively coordinate with client and other government stakeholders and contractors to gather relevant information and support achievement of project objectives.
• Develop reports and visualization to communicate progress, risks, issues and other information to diverse groups of stakeholders.
• Support the client in planning, coordinating, and leading meetings, and keeping contents of meetings focused.
• Respond to inquiries on behalf of the client.
• Collaborate with client leadership and staff to determine and prioritize business strategies.
• Work with client to deliver, monitor, and communicate progress toward goals
• Provide awareness of risks and assessing/monitoring risk when business decisions are made.
• Identify and provide recommendations on improvements across the client organization.
  

What You Will Need

• An ACTIVE and CURRENT TOP SECRET federal security clearance
• Bachelor's degree
• FOUR (4) or more years of project development experience on an Agile Team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
• Agile Certifications
• Experience supporting projects in an IT environment is preferred
• Previous consulting experience with the federal government
• Experience working closely with senior executives and clients of varying levels in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to offer solutions and articulate the business impact to clients in a clear and concise manner
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others in a team environment
  

What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits Include

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend