Position Summary

Effectual

Scrum Masters

are key members of the Public Sector Program Management team, responsible for delivering mission-alignedsolutions with a strong focus on technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder satisfaction.The Scrum Master leads andfacilitatesAgile projects, ensuring alignment with organizationalobjectivesandtimely, high-quality delivery. This role works closely with the Program Manager, reports to the Project Manager, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to manage resources, mitigate risks, and resolve impediments.As representatives of the Effectual brand, they are expected to stay current with applicable publicsector standards, policies, and best practices to consistently deliver high-quality, well-architected solutions that address the diverse needs of government and public sector organizations.

A Glimpse into the Daily Routine of

an
Effectual
Scrum Master

Facilitatedaily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders on project progress, risks, and issues.Identifyingand removing blockers that impede team progress. Be available during core customer hours, support in-person collaboration which is essential to ensure effective communication and teamwork. Partnering with the Project Manager to align project goals, priorities, and resource allocation. Monitoring Agile metrics through tools such as Jira dashboards. Mentoring teams on Agile practices, promoting self-organization and cross-functionality. Supporting continuous improvement of team processes and delivery practices.Yourexpertisewill be critical in driving both application development and successful cloud migration initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring they are productive, time-boxed, and focused

Coach teams and leadership on Agile principles, frameworks, and practices, promoting adherence to Scrum values

Integrate new team members into Agile practices and guide adoption across distributed teams

Identifyand remove impediments or blockers in collaboration with the Project Manager tomaintainteam velocity

Foster collaboration between team members, stakeholders, and leadership to ensure transparency and alignment

Maintain Agile tracking systems to provideaccurate, actionable metrics for project performance

Support adoption of Agile engineering practices such as Test-Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD), and automated testing

Assist the Project Manager in managing scope, risks, dependencies, and resource allocation across multiple workstreams

Ensure compliance with government contracting requirements and security protocols

Assist
in the development of project documentation, including requirements documentation, functional specifications, process flows, and user guides

Provide
expert guidance and support to project teams during the application
development
lifecycle, ensuring adherence to project timelines and deliverables

Foster strong relationships with stakeholders, actively engaging and communicating to ensure alignment and successful delivery of application
development
projects

Qualifications

Minimum Education:
 Bachelor’s degree in relatedfieldAND

Minimum Experience:

10years of experience, includingcloud professional and/or project management certification
OR

Substitution/Alternative to Minimum Education and Experience:
Must have at least10years of on-the-job experience

Available during customer working hours, as needed—both for scheduled and impromptu support

Be able to work remotely but, be able to go on-site as requested and/or occasionally on-site in Washington DC

Must be a US Citizen

10+ years of experience as a Scrum Master for large-scale software development projects

Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks, including Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and SAFe
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM), or equivalent Agile certification

Experience with Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, and other project tracking systems

Familiarity with technical environments, including cloud migration projects (AWS preferred) and enterprise-level software stacks

Experience with Agile techniques (User Stories including descriptions, acceptancecriteriaand story points, ATDD, TDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Pairing, Automated Testing).

You are able to work with distributed teams and handle multiple workstreams simultaneously.

Strong organizational, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills

Quick-learner andoperatingwith minimum supervision in a changing environment

Experienced in drafting comprehensive documents usingMicrosoft Office suite

Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate and engage stakeholders

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to translate requirements into technical specifications

Hardworking and self-motivated, with the ability to work in team and individual settings

Detail-oriented and able to stand behind the quality of the work

Able to properly understand and communicate level of effort, define due dates, and meet deadlines

Ability to work Eastern Standard Time Zone schedule

Nice-to-Have Skills and Experience

Active Clearance or Public Trust (DOJ Preferred)

Professional certifications such as PMI-ACP orSAFeAgilist preferred

AWS Certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Solutions Architect)

Experience
in leading Agile transformation initiatives within large, complex organizations

Familiarity with software development technologies such as Java frameworks (JSF, Spring Boot), WebSphere,GlassFish, and z/OS

Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, andDevSecOpspractices

Ability to mentor and develop junior Scrum Masters or Agile practitioners
Stay updated with emerging AWS cloud technologies, public sector regulations, industry trends, and best practices related to application migrations

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The work isgenerally performedin an office environment.Physical demands include sitting, keyboarding, verbal communication, writtencommunication.Employeesare occasionally required tostand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may beamendedanytimeat the sole discretion of the Employer. Duties and responsibilities are subject topossible modificationtoreasonably accommodateindividuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents willpossessthe skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. Effectual Inc.is an EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected classification in its hiring,promoting, or any other job-related opportunity.

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