Lead Scrum Master - Federal IT

GovCIO LLC seeks a Lead Scrum Master to drive Agile delivery for high-impact federal IT and digital modernization programs. You will coach and coordinate multiple cross-functional teams, facilitate core Scrum ceremonies, and partner with product owners to prioritize backlogs aligned to mission outcomes. In this mission-driven, fast-paced environment, you'll remove impediments, optimize team performance with data-driven Agile metrics, and champion continuous improvement while fostering a collaborative, inclusive culture that supports innovation, work-life balance, and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach multiple Scrum teams delivering federal IT solutions.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Remove impediments and coordinate with stakeholders to keep delivery on track.
• Guide teams and product owners on Agile best practices and value-driven delivery.
• Track and report Agile metrics to drive continuous improvement and transparency.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and federal stakeholders to align on priorities.
• Support adoption of scaled Agile practices across programs and projects.
• Mentor junior Scrum Masters and contribute to Agile community of practice.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, learning, and mission-focused delivery.
• Ensure alignment with governance, security, and compliance needs in federal environments.

Required Skills

• Agile methodologies
• Scrum framework
• SAFe or scaled agile frameworks
• Jira or similar Agile tools
• Sprint planning and facilitation
• Backlog refinement
• Agile metrics and reporting
• Stakeholder management
• Risk and impediment management
• Coaching and mentoring Agile teams