Scrum Master
About The Position
Seeking a Scrum Master to support a California Department of Public Health (CDPH) health IT initiative. This RFP-contingent role will lead Agile delivery for health data systems, facilitating Scrum ceremonies and guiding teams through full SDLC execution. Anticipated start date is June 2026, pending award. WORKSITE: Remote within the United States (may require limited California business hours support). WORK SCHEDULE: Full-time, Monday–Friday, business hours aligned to Pacific Time. PAY RATE: $70.00 -$72.00 per hour WHAT WE OFFER: Paid sick leave based on state regulations after 90 days of employment Medical, dental, and vision coverage after a waiting period (60% paid by Fortuna) Free TeleMedicine and Mental Health support for all employees and their families Additional voluntary benefits: Group Life Insurance, Accidental Insurance, Critical Care, Short-Term Disability
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience leading IT development through all SDLC phases.
- Minimum 3 years of experience serving as a Scrum Master for system development or maintenance.
- 1–3 years of experience supporting a health data system or health information exchange.
- Current Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) and/or PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certification.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field.
- NACES credential evaluation required for degrees not issued in English.
Responsibilities
- Lead IT development activities through all phases of the SDLC.
- Serve as Scrum Master for Agile teams supporting system development and maintenance.
- Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
- Remove impediments and coach teams on Agile and Scrum best practices.
- Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to manage and prioritize backlogs.
- Support delivery of health data systems or health information exchange platforms.
- Provide status reporting, risk tracking, and delivery metrics to leadership.
Benefits
- Paid sick leave based on state regulations after 90 days of employment
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage after a waiting period (60% paid by Fortuna)
- Free TeleMedicine and Mental Health support for all employees and their families
- Additional voluntary benefits: Group Life Insurance, Accidental Insurance, Critical Care, Short-Term Disability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
