- Salary
- $99k – $168k
- Location
- Nationwide Remote Office (US99), United States of America
- Workplace
- Remote
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Master
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Source
- Workday
Description
The Work
Our Digital Modernization Division is an information technology and management consulting department that offers integrated, strategic solutions to public- and private-sector clients. ICF brings the expertise, agility, and commitment to design, build, and operate high-performance IT solutions that support clients' missions.
ICF is seeking a skilled Scrum Master to join our team. The Scrum Master will be responsible for conducting and managing agile scrum activities of a development team. The Scrum Master will be responsible for ensuring that scrum rules are followed, and that scrum metrics are gathered to track team’s progress. In addition, the scrum master will be working very closely with the Product Owner, establishing and enforcing sprint priorities and releasing delivery deadlines.
Job Location: Remote work is authorized. Must support US Eastern time zone working hours.
*If you accept this position, you should note that ICF does monitor employee work locations blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses and prohibits personal VPN connections.
What You Will Do
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives) for one or more teams
- Guide teams in the adoption and consistent application of Agile/Scrum principles, practices, and frameworks
- Remove impediments and foster an environment of continuous improvement and high performance
- Collaborate with Product Owners to ensure a clear and actionable product backlog
- Coach team members, stakeholders, and leadership on Agile values and practices
- Track and communicate team progress, metrics, and outcomes to stakeholders
- Support teams in identifying and implementing process improvements
- Promote transparency, collaboration, and open communication within and across teams
- Assist in the discovery of new opportunities for team growth and development
- Work with other Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches to share best practices and align on organizational Agile maturity
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies, standards, and governance related to Agile delivery
What You Will Bring With You
- Candidate must reside in the U.S., be authorized to work in the U.S., and all work must be performed in the U.S.
- Candidate must have lived in the U.S. for three (3) full years out of the last five (5) years
- Candidate must be able to pass successful Public Trust background check
- US Citizenship is required by the federal government for this position
- At least five years of 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, Product Owner, or Product Manager
What We Would Like You To Bring With You
- Bachelor's degree in a related field; directly related experience may be considered in place of education.
- Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Scrum Master certification (PSM I, CSM) preferred
- Ability to work effectively in Agile delivery teams and collaborate with government and contractor stakeholders.
- Professional Skills
- Highly effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively across business, technical, and client teams.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize multiple assignments in a delivery-focused environment.
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Please note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration. Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration. Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contact [email protected] for assistance.
Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.
At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [email protected]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$98,614.00 - $167,644.00Nationwide Remote Office (US99)