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Job TitleAssociate Scrum Master / Agile Project CoordinatorClearanceU.S. Citizen with ability to obtain a Security ClearanceLocationRemoteSalary Range$72,000 to $78,000Application DeadlineSeptember 30, 2026 Position SummaryWe are seeking an early-career Agilist to coordinate delivery across 3 software integration teams: Front End Integration, Backend Integration, and Data. The successful individual will maintain the teams' shared Jira operating rhythm, facilitate agile ceremonies, improve backlog quality, track cross-team dependencies, and give project leadership reliable visibility into delivery progress.The position reports to the Project Manager and works closely with the technical lead, solutions architect, project coordinator, and 3 team leads. It facilitates delivery but does not own product priorities, make technical decisions, or replace the team leads' responsibility for execution.ResponsibilitiesFacilitate sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily standups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and cross-team dependency meetings.Administer the shared Jira backlog and sprint structure for all three teams.Ensure stories and tasks have clear descriptions, acceptance criteria, estimates, ownership, team assignments, and dependency links.Help team leads translate milestones and deliverables into appropriately sized sprint work.Monitor sprint commitments, blockers, aging work, scope changes, and delivery risks.Escalate unresolved blockers and cross-team dependencies to the appropriate project or technical leader.Maintain Jira dashboards and provide concise reporting on velocity, throughput, burndown, blocked work, and milestone progress.Keep Jira execution data aligned with the program's higher-level planning and reporting tools.Maintain action, decision, risk, and dependency records as assigned.Coach team members on practical Scrum and Kanban practices and encourage continuous improvement.Support release, demonstration, authorization, and stakeholder-readiness activities.Follow applicable government security, access, and information-handling requirements. Required Qualifications1-3 years of experience as an Agile Coordinator, Scrum Master, Project Coordinator, Business Analyst, or similar delivery support professional.Practical experience using Jira to manage backlogs, sprints, workflows, dashboards, and reports.Working knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, user stories, acceptance criteria, estimation, and dependency management.Strong meeting-facilitation, organization, written communication, and follow-up skills.Ability to coordinate several teams without relying on formal authority.Ability to identify delivery problems, communicate them clearly, and drive issues toward resolution.Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.Preferred QualificationsPSM I, Certified ScrumMaster, or comparable entry-level agile certification.Experience supporting software development, systems integration, data, or DevSecOps teams.Experience with government or Department of Defense programs.Familiarity with Confluence, Airtable, release planning, and risk tracking.U.S. citizenship and ability to satisfy any required customer-access or clearance requirements. Measures of SuccessWithin the first 30 days, the successful candidate will:Establish a consistent ceremony schedule across all three teams.Keep sprint and backlog information accurate and current.Ensure planned work meets an agreed definition of ready.Make cross-team dependencies and blockers visible before they affect milestones.Provide dependable sprint and milestone reporting to project leadership.Help the teams complete at least two retrospectives with documented improvement actions. About S2i2S2i2 is a growing company with a supportive and inclusive culture and many opportunities for professional development and growth. We have created a supportive, family-like work environment where contributions are recognized. Regular company updates and open lines of communication with leadership fosters collaboration within the company.We are proud to include:Support to achieve professional certifications and degreesLeadership that is accessible to all employeesRegular company updatesClient networking social engagementsMonthly team-building activities (past examples: Top Golf)Supporting our community - including veteransAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.