Scrum Master- AI/Federal IT Projects

ForwardIT is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to support a federal IT modernization initiative involving the implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) capabilities.

The selected candidate will facilitate Agile delivery activities, coordinate cross-functional technical teams, monitor project milestones, and help ensure successful delivery of AI-driven enhancements within an established Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

This position supports the development and deployment of AI solutions designed to improve data accessibility, enhance user experience, and streamline information retrieval within a federal information system.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

• Coordinate sprint activities, backlog refinement, and delivery schedules across technical teams.

• Support the development and implementation of AI and NLP-based applications.

• Collaborate with developers, technical leads, QA teams, and project stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of project milestones.

• Identify and remove impediments affecting team productivity and sprint commitments.

• Track sprint progress, deliverables, risks, and dependencies.

• Ensure project activities align with established SDLC methodologies and contractual requirements.

• Support coordination of user acceptance testing, A/B testing, and application deployment activities.

• Assist with documenting project progress, action items, and continuous improvement opportunities.

• Coordinate with project leadership regarding resource needs, timelines, and deliverable completion.

• Support implementation of security and compliance requirements, including NIST standards and federal data protection guidelines.

• Facilitate collaboration between development teams, business stakeholders, and government representatives.

• Assist in preparing weekly project status updates and performance reports.

Required Qualifications

• Experience serving as a Scrum Master on IT software development or modernization projects.

• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, Scrum principles, and SDLC processes.

• Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies and managing sprint activities.

• Experience working with cross-functional software development teams.

• Familiarity with project management and Agile tracking tools.

• Strong understanding of software testing, release planning, and deployment processes.

• Experience identifying project risks, dependencies, and delivery obstacles.

• Excellent communication, facilitation, documentation, and organizational skills.

• Ability to coordinate multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM).

• Experience supporting federal government IT contracts.

• Familiarity with AI, Machine Learning, or Natural Language Processing projects.

• Experience with AWS-based application environments.

• Familiarity with NIST 800-53 security controls.

• Experience with Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar Agile project management tools.

• Experience supporting application modernization and cloud-based development initiatives.

• Familiarity with responsible AI practices, including model testing and bias mitigation.

Additional Information

This position supports a federal technology initiative involving AI-driven enhancements to an existing government information system.

Candidates may be required to complete applicable federal project onboarding and security requirements.

ForwardIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.