Niyam IT

Scrum Master

Ashburn, Virginia · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 6 days ago

AzureDevOpsCybersecurityProject ManagementAgileJiraConfluenceExcelCustomer SuccessLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationCertified ScrumMaster

About the role

Peace of Mind: Enjoy free short-term and long-term disability coverage, ensuring your financial security in any situation.
Flexible Work Hours: Life doesn't always fit into a 9 to 5 schedule.
Remote and Hybrid Work: Niyam understands the value of flexibility.

Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives) to drive transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Develop, maintain, and communicate Scrum artifacts, including product backlogs, sprint backlogs, release plans, and burndown metrics.
Remove obstacles, blockers, and distractions that hinder delivery, escalating when necessary to maintain momentum.
Collaborate with Product Owners, technical leads, and stakeholders to refine backlog items and prioritize delivery based on mission impact.
Maintain accurate records of application modifications, configuration changes, and release documentation.
Gather, document, and validate business and system requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria to accurately represent mission and technical needs.
Support compliance with federal security, governance, and documentation requirements, ensuring deliverables align with agency standards (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST, FISMA as applicable).
Niyam is se eking a Scrum Master to join our team in support of our work with a federal client.
The successful candidate will facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, coach teams on Agile best practices, and serve as the bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams to capture, refine, and manage requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
We offer flexibility to help you manage your work-life balance effectively.

US Citizen with ability to obtain CBP BI
Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or related field
At least 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master and/or Business Analyst in federal IT projects.
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban) with the ability to adapt practices within a government environment.
Proficiency with Agile lifecycle management tools (Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar).

Knowledge of federal IT project management frameworks, security controls, or compliance requirements (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP) preferred.

Comprehensive Benefits: We've got you covered with 100% company-paid health, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance.
Paid Time Off: Recharge and rejuvenate with our generous paid time off policy.
Retirement Plans: We care about your future.
Niyam offers retirement plans to help you secure your long-term financial goals.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits.

Embrace Diversity, Excel Together
Are you ready to be part of a dynamic, inclusive, and fearless team that values your well-being and individuality?
At Niyam, we're not just a company; we're a close-knit community of experts and leaders dedicated to providing IT solutions for esteemed clients.
Niyam provides IT solutions to improve system efficiency while optimizing the value that we deliver to our customers.
Our team members have the drive and the right mindset to take ownership of the projects they work on.
They partner with our customers, going the extra mile when necessary to ensure success.
Niyam is not just a job; it's a career journey.
We provide a supportive environment for your professional development and offer fully paid opportunities (including technology and business conferences) for training and advancement within the company.
We offer remote and hybrid work options on our projects.

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