ScrumMaster/Systems Analyst - USCG (Active Secret Clearance Required)

CyKor, LLC•Alexandria, VA

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About The Position

CyKor is seeking a ScrumMaster/Systems Analyst to support a U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) program delivering mission-critical systems. This hybrid role will serve as both an Agile servant leader and a technical liaison between stakeholders, product owners, and development teams. The ideal candidate is highly organized, mission-focused, and experienced working in federal Agile environments, with the ability to translate operational needs into actionable technical requirements while driving consistent, high-quality delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years of experience in Agile delivery roles, including Scrum Master and/or Systems Analyst responsibilities.
Active Secret clearance
Hands-on experience supporting Agile teams in a federal or DoD environment.
Strong understanding of Scrum, Agile frameworks, and iterative delivery models.
Experience gathering and documenting system requirements and user stories.
Ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and government stakeholders.
Experience using Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms.

Nice To Haves

Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), PMI-ACP, or similar Agile certification.
Prior experience supporting U.S. Coast Guard or DHS programs.
Experience working on systems involving data integration, APIs, or enterprise platforms.
Familiarity with federal SDLC, documentation standards, and governance processes.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Experience working in hybrid Agile environments (Scrum / SAFe / DevSecOps).

Responsibilities

Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams supporting USCG systems.
Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Coach team members on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and continuous improvement.
Remove impediments and blockers to ensure steady team velocity and delivery.
Partner closely with the Product Owner to maintain a healthy, prioritized backlog.
Track and report Agile metrics (velocity, burn-down, capacity, risks) to government and internal stakeholders.
Promote transparency, accountability, and collaboration across technical and non-technical teams.
Elicit, analyze, and document functional and non-functional requirements from USCG stakeholders.
Translate operational and mission needs into clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and system requirements.
Support system design discussions by bridging business needs with technical solutions.
Collaborate with developers, testers, cybersecurity, and infrastructure teams to ensure requirements are fully understood and implemented.
Validate delivered functionality against documented requirements and acceptance criteria.
Assist with documentation such as system artifacts, workflows, data flows, and process diagrams.
Support compliance with USCG and federal standards, including security, governance, and documentation requirements.