Scrum Master - PM

Washington, DCPosted 3 weeks ago

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Description

At MetaPhase, we believe Quirky is Cool and being authentic is the only way to be! We take the work we do very seriously and do a lot of important mission-focused work for our clients. We are individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. Today, we have a team that is invested in creating new solutions that lean forward, challenge the status quo, but also reflect our intimate knowledge of our customers’ business. Over the years we have fostered a culture in which we are united by shared values—passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness—and these come alive in the work we do and how we do it.

Together, we know our people are our difference—for our clients and our colleagues.

Are you ready to:

Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients?

Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you?

Be the difference and make it happen?

MetaPhase is seeking a Scrum Master with at least 3 years of experience to support a mission-critical platform modernization. You will facilitate Agile delivery of a custom-built Salesforce-based platform and support a collaborative team focused on delivering high-value functionality for our federal client. This is a highly client-facing position that requires agility, organization, and strong interpersonal skills.

What You Will Be Doing:

Lead Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, demos) and foster continuous delivery and team accountability
Serve as a primary liaison between technical delivery teams and client stakeholders, helping ensure alignment and understanding of goals
Support backlog refinement by guiding user story creation and prioritization aligned with evolving business needs
Promote collaboration across Development Teams to coordinate dependencies, share knowledge, and reduce delivery risks
Track and communicate sprint metrics, team velocity, and progress toward goals using tools such as Jira
Proactively identify and remove impediments to team progress, escalating as needed
Promote Agile best practices, facilitating collaboration, transparency, and high-quality delivery across the team
Assist with drafting business and functional requirements as needed and contribute to roadmap planning

What We Need From You (Required):

Ability to obtain a public trust
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field
3+ years of experience supporting Agile projects, including at least 1 year in a Scrum Master role
Active Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Scrum Master certification
Experience facilitating Agile delivery in a government consulting or federal environment
Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and team coordination skills

Bonus Points (Preferred):

Prior experience supporting USDA, or national security missions
Experience with Jira, Salesforce, or other Agile toolsets
Scrum or SAFe familiarity or certification

Work Setup:

Hybrid in Washington, DC

Clearance & Education:

Ability to obtain a public trust

Benefits & Perks:
At MetaPhase, we care about your well-being and success. Our benefits include generous PTO, federal holidays, parental leave, and comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability). We also offer a 401(k) with company match, FSA/HSA options, commuter benefits, and much more.

About MetaPhase

MetaPhase is different with a purpose - demonstrating a new approach to the industry that puts employees and culture first! We continue to be recognized by industry as one of the fastest growing and most impactful consultancies in the nation, and are aggressively hiring to grow our team:

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Northern Virginia Technology Council Top 100 Technology Firms – 2020

MetaPhase is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other factors protected by federal, state, or local law.

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