Scrum Master

JPI•Washington, DC

1d•$80,000 - $120,000

About The Position

JPI is seeking an Agile Scrum Master – Data Governance Specialist to support the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Office of Cyberspace Forces (CG-791), primarily supporting the Federated Data Team. This role extends beyond facilitating Agile ceremonies: the successful candidate will help establish governance structures, implement standardized processes, and coordinate data-related initiatives across Coast Guard organizations. The role combines hands-on Agile leadership with data governance, cybersecurity operations, and federal stakeholder engagement, including work with senior military and civilian leadership. The Scrum Master will lead Agile ceremonies, develop workflows and governance materials, configure Jira and Confluence resources, coordinate priorities and dependencies, support data governance and requirements work, and facilitate stakeholder councils and meetings. They will also produce executive briefings and governance documentation while promoting Agile adoption, process standardization, and continuous improvement. JPI describes its culture as mission-driven and grounded in teamwork, integrity, and delivering solutions that exceed client expectations. Expected compensation is $80,000–$120,000, including a benefits package with comprehensive healthcare coverage. Final compensation depends on various factors and is reviewed for internal and external equity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a closely related field.
Agile certification; Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or equivalent is the minimum qualification.
Demonstrated experience as a Scrum Master, Agile Lead, or in a similar role within a federal government environment.
Federal government experience.
Hands-on experience implementing Agile frameworks, governance structures, and standardized processes, rather than simply participating in established processes.
Strong working knowledge of Jira and Confluence, including configuring team workflows, boards, and documentation structures; administrator-level experience is not required.
Experience supporting data-related initiatives, such as data governance, data stewardship, data analytics, or enterprise data management.
Understanding of cybersecurity operations and their relationship to data management and operational requirements.
Experience facilitating cross-functional teams, managing organizational dependencies, and briefing senior government or military stakeholders.
Strong process development, technical writing, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Nice To Haves

USCG, DHS, or DoD experience.
SAFe Agilist (SA), additional SAFe certifications, or PMP certification.
Experience implementing data governance frameworks or enterprise governance councils.
Experience supporting senior military leadership, including O-6/Captain-level councils or flag officers.
Familiarity with Joint Cyber Warfighting Architecture (JCWA), Joint Common Runtime Stack (JCRS), or Big Data Platforms (BDP).
Experience with data privacy, legal review, records management, authorization processes, or development of related policies and SOPs.
Relevant data management or cybersecurity certifications.
Experience establishing command-and-control (C2) coordination structures and standardized processes for managing operational use cases.

Responsibilities

Lead Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews, demonstrations, and retrospectives.
Develop and implement standardized workflows, governance processes, standard operating procedures (SOPs), templates, and process diagrams for Federated Data Team operations.
Configure and maintain Jira boards, workflows, backlogs, dashboards, and Confluence knowledge repositories.
Coordinate across USCG organizations to align priorities, manage dependencies, and track data-related use cases and deliverables.
Support development and implementation of data governance structures, decision-making processes, and operational procedures.
Facilitate governance councils, working groups, and stakeholder meetings, including engagements with senior Coast Guard leadership.
Manage the full meeting lifecycle, including agendas, read-aheads, facilitation, minutes, decision documentation, and action-item follow-up.
Support identification, documentation, and prioritization of cyber workforce and operational data requirements.
Develop executive briefings, governance documentation, business rules, and other written products to support decision-making.
Promote Agile adoption, process standardization, and continuous improvement across participating organizations.