Scrum Master

at GovCIO in Topeka, Kansas, United States Job Description United States Suitability/Public Trust Fully remote Information Technology Overview GovCIO is currently hiring for a Business Analyst/Scrum Master to support the EPA’s Office of Information Technology, ( OIT ) contract needs. As a part of the EPA’s overall strategy to enhance productivity, the Office of Information Technology, ( OIT ) embarked on an Information Technology (IT) initiative to operate and maintain the OIG environment, restricted to organization personnel. The organization is in the process of sunsetting a legacy application, maintaining its archives and applications developed in the low code platform such as Microsoft PowerApps and SharePoint. The Organization requires support for incremental Low Code Application Development elaboration. The O&M activities for Low Code Application Development are included in this Statement of Requirements. This position is located within the United States and will be a fully remote position. Responsibilities Responsible for gathering business and user requirements from stakeholders, and translates these requirements into stories to develop and deliver the required platform functionality Conducts client requirements elicitation using various techniques to develop and improve client requirements and business processes. Creates the necessary business documentation for dissemination amongst business and technical stakeholders. Drafts proposed changes (Change Requests or Defect documentation) for existing system for use by Dev and Test teams. Prepares documents like wireframes, design flow, UI, etc., as and when required Oversees the overall integration of all business and systems requirements by providing required support to the technical team. Interacts with Scrum Team, Designers, and Developers. Has full understanding of the agile approach, capacity, points estimating, velocity, etc. Grooms the Product backlog based on the prioritization provided by the product owner. Ensures stakeholders are represented during planning, development, and release processes Creates user stories with appropriate acceptance criteria from the business/user requirements Consults with subject matter experts and technical resources to understand feasibility of requests and solutions. Works with the product owner to create and prioritize the product backlog. Provides management and direction to a Scrum development team including organizing and facilitating release and sprint planning sessions, daily stand-up meetings, sprint demos, retrospectives, story grooming sessions, and any other Scrum-related meetings. Tracks and communicates team velocity and sprint/release progress to all affected teams and management. Assists the team in making appropriate commitments. Facilitates discussion and conflict resolution to improve team productivity while promoting continuous improvement. Updates Jira Agile tracking systems to provide transparency on product and sprint backlogs. Regulates the change process so that only approved and validated changes are incorporated into product documents and related software. Supports and may perform QA / Test activity to verify that requirements of all baselines have been met by the as-built software. Qualifications Bachelor’s with 12+ years (or commensurate experience) Required Skills and Experience A minimum of 5+ years of experience. experience as a Scrum Master/ Certified SAFe Agilist Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment across diverse systems and groups. Ability to facilitate discussions and help team members resolve conflicts. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; and time management skills are a must. Clearance Required: US Citizenship is required to obtain and maintain an EPA Public Trust Preferred Skills and Experience Experience working with and supporting government clients Posted Salary Range USD $115,000.00 – USD $158,000.00 /Yr. Company Overview GovCIO is a team of transformers—people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens. But we can’t do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things – for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer? What You Can Expect Interview & Hiring Process If you are selected to move forward through the process, here’s what you can expect: During the Interview Process Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team Camera must be on A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview During the Hiring Process Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening Background check, to include: Criminal history (past 7 years) Verification of your highest level of education Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including: Employee Assistance Program ( EAP ) Corporate Discounts Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content Training, Education and Certification Assistance* Referral Bonus Program Internal Mobility Program Pet Insurance *Available to full-time employees Our employees’ unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE , including disability/vets. Posted Pay Range The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors. #J-18808-Ljbffr