We are Skyward.
That is, a love for people, for improvement, for human advancement through information technology. We are a people-centered business with a desire to serve others. We are diverse and unified; creative and collaborative; a collection of complementary, not competing talents. And though on the surface we remain relaxed, beneath, a torrent of energy links us to our civic tech mission.
We stand by our values, and we won't compromise on any of them.
Integrity: We're conscientious, intentional, and empathetic. Our words and actions align. That's our character. Please don't ask us to play another part, we're poor actors.   Compassionate: If we may borrow a quote from Theodore Roosevelt: "No one cares how much you know until they know how much you care." Because our team is thoughtful and supportive, caring deeply for each other, our clients, and our work, this comes naturally. Inquisitive: We remain students by failing openly and turning lessons into solutions.Unconventional: For us, life isn't what happens outside of work. Work happens inside of life and our culture erases the line often dividing the two.   Authentic: Made possible only because we embody the values listed above. We're relaxed and fun yet intensely curious and driven. Team members are placed with thought, care, and precision to ensure that Trust, Truth, and Transparency continue to represent our brand.
Because of that, we continue Onward, Upward, and Skyward.
We need a Scrum Master.Are you someone who likes to herd cats? Okay, if herding cats isn't your thing, are you someone who is known for keeping track of time, for ensuring communication is clear and concise, for coaching and mentoring and holding people accountable? If so, please apply!
Come join us if you're motivated to learn from others, to learn from mistakes, to be part of a future-looking and growth-oriented team.
Let's go Skyward together.

What you'll do:

• Be on a team supporting the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) endeavor to modernize enterprise systems' access, reducing manual effort, improving data accuracy, and enhancing transparency for stakeholders.
• Following the SAFe agile methodology, guide and coach scrum team on how to use agile practices and principles to deliver high quality products and services to CMS.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and refine requirements that align with government objectives.
• Clearly articulate technical and non-technical information to diverse audiences, including government officials.
• Help the Scrum Team focus on creating high-value Increments that meet the Definition of Done.
• Remove impediments to the Scrum Team's progress.
• Help the Scrum Team understand the need for clear and concise product backlog items, by writing user stories.
• Help scrum team achieve higher levels of scrum maturity.
• Facilitate stakeholder collaboration as needed.

What we'd like you to have:

• Bachelor's Degree and 10+ years of professional experience.
• Scrum Master certification (particularly a SAFe certification).
• Technical writing skills (maybe you were a tech writer in a previous life).
• A history of working with software engineers, devops engineers, cloud engineers, and the like.
• Outstanding communication, facilitation, negotiation, and coaching skills.
• Self-motivation and ability to stay focused in the middle of distraction.

What would blow us away:

• Previous experience supporting CMS in a SAFe agile environment (PI Planning, anyone?).

Even if you don't meet 100% of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply. At Skyward, we're focused on hiring individuals with the right skills and passion to grow, not just checking off every box.

And now the important part. What we offer you:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance (fully paid for employees)
• 15 days of paid leave
• 7 days of sick leave
• 2 days bereavement leave
• 11 paid Federal holidays
• Up to 40 hours for jury duty
• 401K with 4% employer contribution (and no vesting period)
• Up to 4 weeks of paid paternity and maternity leave
• Company provided laptop
• $5,000 per year for professional development
• $600 per year for technical supplies and equipment
• $2,000 referral bonus
• Life and disability insurance
• HSA and FSA
• Legal Shield and ID Shield Voluntary Benefits
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative, motivated team focused on modernizing government services with cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions. Who says government work can't be exciting!

At Skyward, we believe great work deserves great pay. That's why we ensure our compensation is not only competitive but also fair and transparent, as required by Maryland law. Expect a salary that matches your skills, experience, and the value you bring to the table - because you're worth it!Skyward IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, work-related injury, covered veteran status, political ideology, marital status, or any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination. 
All candidates must have Work Authorization in the United States and the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
Offers of employment with Skyward IT Solutions, LLC are contingent upon acceptable results of a background investigation.   PDN-9d7feaed-29c4-4f4c-994e-292b39eb4586