Scrum Master

Overview

LightFeather is seeking a dedicated Scrum Master to provide agile leadership for a federal agency's cloud modernization initiative. This role serves as the core facilitator of Scrum processes within a Google Cloud Platform-focused engineering team, ensuring smooth and efficient sprint cycles in a fast-paced technical environment.

Work Location and Hours

The position requires onsite presence in Washington, D.C. (zip code 20006) four days per week, with one day allowed for telework.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all Scrum ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, reviews, and retrospectives to keep the team aligned and productive.
• Lead sprint demonstrations at the end of each sprint, maintaining regular cadence and engagement.
• Collaborate closely with the Product Owner to refine and prioritize the backlog, write and dissect user stories and subtasks, and uphold Jira sprint board accuracy.
• Act as the primary source for sprint progress, generating reports, monitoring task completion, and providing status updates to team members and leadership.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation using SharePoint and coordinate related deliverables with Business Analysts.
• Monitor ServiceNow tickets integrated into Jira workflows, updating stakeholders on ticket progression promptly.
• Support high-level change management efforts, working with technical team members on pipeline and security-related user stories.
• Champion an agile culture within the team, setting standards for task tracking, communication, and completion.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen with an active Secret or Top Secret security clearance.
• Between 5 to 8 years of Scrum Master experience in IT or software delivery environments.
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or equivalent agile certification.
• Proficient in facilitating all Scrum ceremonies and managing comprehensive sprint deliveries.
• Experience with Jira for backlog management, story development, sprint tracking, and task ownership.
• Familiarity with at least one major cloud platform such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Basic understanding of DevSecOps principles and delivery pipelines to appropriately facilitate team discussions.
• Conceptual knowledge of federal IT security frameworks and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes like NIST 800-53 and FedRAMP.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills comfortable engaging with engineers, product managers, and federal stakeholders.
• Ability to work onsite in Washington, DC, five days a week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal IT or government cloud modernization projects.
• Knowledge of Google Cloud Platform is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Familiarity with SharePoint for documentation and knowledge management.
• Experience using ServiceNow alongside Jira in ticketing and work intake workflows.
• Additional certifications such as Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), SAFe, or cloud provider certifications (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Background in facilitating change management within agile environments.

Why Join LightFeather?

LightFeather offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful, mission-critical initiatives alongside talented professionals. The company values diversity and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates irrespective of protected characteristics.