Scrum Master | Applicant Must Be Currently Local to Mechanicsville, VA | Relocation Not Allowed

NOTE: APPLICANT MUST BE ON OUR W2 OR 1099. C2C IS ALLOWED IF HAVING OWN CORPORATION ONLY. NOT ACCEPTING SUB-VENDORS. APPLICANT MUST BE CURRENTLY LOCAL TO MECHANICSVILLE, VA AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION. RELOCATION IS NOT ALLOWED.

Role: Scrum Master

Location: Mechanicsville, VA - Hybrid

Duration: 7+ Months

Interview: MS Teams + In-Person

Position Summary:

·       The Scrum Master supports Agency’s Tolling (E-ZPASS) delivery team by facilitating Agile ceremonies, maintaining team alignment, and ensuring clear visibility into work progress, risks, and priorities.

·       This role blends Agile facilitation with hands-on delivery operations including documentation, reporting, DevOps card creation, and cross-team coordination.

·       The Scrum Master collaborates regularly with the Development Manager to support execution, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement.

·       The ideal candidate is adaptable, coachable, proactive, and comfortable shifting between facilitation, investigation, and operational support.

Key Responsibilities:

·       Facilitate Scrum ceremonies effectively and consistently.

·       Maintain backlogs, work items, and dashboards in Azure DevOps or similar systems.

·       Create and refine Azure DevOps cards and supporting documentation.

·       Track and report delivery metrics including velocity, burndown, risks, blockers, and project status.

·       Document action items, decisions, and status updates.

·       Perform appropriate investigation before escalating issues.

·       Collaborate regularly with the Development Manager for team alignment.

·       Support process improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities and proposing ideas.

·       Ensure accuracy and transparency in reporting.

·       Assist with dependency coordination across teams.

Required Skills:

·       3–5 years of experience as a Scrum Master supporting Agile teams.

·       Strong understanding of Agile values and frameworks.

·       Experience with Azure DevOps or similar Agile work management systems.

·       Experience tracking and reporting Agile delivery metrics.

·       Ability to investigate issues before escalation.

·       Strong written and verbal communication skills.

·       CSM Certification.

Desired Skills:

·       PMP Certification preferred.

·       Experience in large enterprise or government environments.

·       Familiarity with Agile maturity efforts or transformations.

Deliverables & Success Metrics:

·       Well-facilitated Agile ceremonies.

·       Accurate and timely reporting.

·       High-quality DevOps card creation and backlog maintenance.

·       Clear documentation and action tracking.

·       Effective identification and mitigation of risks and blockers.

·       Demonstrated contributions to process improvement.

Skill                                   Required / Desired                                 Amount of Experience

·       Facilitating Scrum ceremonies. – Required – 3 Years

·       Agile frameworks, values, and team coaching. – Required – 3 Years

·       Azure DevOps or similar Agile work management system. – Required – 3 Years

·       Creating and managing work items/user stories/tasks. – Required – 3 Years

·       Project reporting, metrics, and dashboards. – Required – 3 Years

·       Documentation & administrative support. – Required – 3 Years

·       Process improvement & continuous improvement involvement. – Required – 3 Years

·       Root-cause investigation before escalation. – Required – 3 Years

·       Cross-team communication & collaboration. – Required – 3 Years

·       Experience supporting Agile delivery in technical environments. – Required – 3 Years

·       Ability to balance Agile facilitation with delivery operations. – Required – 3 Years

·       CSM Certification – Required

·       PMP Certification - Desired