Description

ICF is seeking a Scrum Master with experience working within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology and approach. This role will support a major federal client with the delivery of a modernized data analytics platform to support emergency preparedness and response. The ideal candidate will be fluent in Agile delivery and have a strong technical background in open-source development, experienced in public sector IT, and capable of managing both sprint execution and robust preparation for Program Increment Planning among multiple workstreams.

Job Location: This position will be remote in the United States.
 

What you’ll be doing:

Facilitate Agile ceremonies (daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, demos) for a platform and infrastructure engineering team.

Maintain sprint cadence and backlog hygiene in collaboration with the Product Owner and technical leads.

Leading the team in Jira best practices, track and report on sprint velocity, burndown, and delivery metrics.

Provide regular reports on team performance, risks, successes and failures to the program leadership team.

Identify and remove impediments to team progress and escalate risks as needed.
 

What you must have:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or similar field preferred.

3 years of experience in Agile project delivery, including 2+ years as a Scrum Master or Product Owner for software development team, specifically open-source, cloud-native technologies.

US Citizenship required due to federal contract requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust

MUST RESIDE IN THE United States (U.S.) and the work MUST BE PERFORMED in the United States (U.S.), as this work is for a federal contract and laws do apply
 

What we’d like you to have:

Scrum Master certification

SAFe Certifications preferred

Expert level skill working within Agile tooling, preferably with Atlassian Software (Jira/Confluence) or Azure DevOps/related platforms.

Experience leading Scrum teams in a variety of contexts (different team sizes, different organizations, different cultures, co-located vs. distributed, etc.).

Experience leading SAFe ceremonies, particularly Planning Interval Planning

Experience with public sector modernization projects and/or systems and milestone-based delivery models.

Familiarity with Azure DevOps, microservices, and containerized deployments.

Experience with Agile techniques: User Stories, TDD, BDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Continuous Delivery, Automated Testing

Highly skilled in team facilitation, conflict resolution, implementing best practices, team empowerment and creating a culture of transparency.

Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including program managers, data analysts, and stakeholder engagement specialists.

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.

 

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 Candidateaccommodation@icf.com 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. 

 

Candidate AI Usage Policy

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 candidateaccommodation@icf.com. 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:

$81,094.00 - $137,860.00

Nationwide Remote Office (US99)