Scrum Master

Work Location

Hybrid, 3 days remote with 2 days onsite (Mondays & Thursdays

Office Location: 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX 78701

Candidates must be local to Austin, TX or surrounding areas.**

Job Description

We are currently seeking a contract Scrum Master to be a key resource on a technical services team for our client, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC).

Responsibilities

8 or more years of experience, relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, independently performs a variety of complicated tasks, a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Understands business objectives and problems, identifies alternative solutions, performs studies and cost/benefit analysis of alternatives. Analyzes user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or to improve existing computer system: Confers with personnel of organizational units involved to analyze current operational procedures, identify problems, and learn specific input and output requirements, such as forms of data input, how data is to be; summarized, and formats for reports. Writes detailed description of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer program. Reviews computer system capabilities, specifications, and scheduling limitations to determine if requested program or program change is possible within existing system.

The Scrum Master is responsible for facilitating Agile delivery, enabling highperforming crossfunctional teams, and ensuring consistent application of Scrum principles and practices. This role supports delivery of enterprise data, analytics, and modernization initiatives by fostering collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.

The Scrum Master serves as a servant leader and coach to the product owner, development team, and stakeholders, removing impediments, promoting Agile best practices, and ensuring alignment with program and organizational goals.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

8 years of:

• Experience serving as a Scrum Master for Agile teams delivering technology or data platforms.
• Experience facilitating Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Proven ability to identify, track, and remove impediments impacting team delivery.
• Experience coaching teams on selforganization, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Experience using Agile lifecycle management tools (e.g., Jira).
• Ability to support reporting on velocity, sprint metrics, and delivery progress.
• Experience working in enterprise or large-scale IT initiatives.

Preferred:

4 years of:

• Experience working on state or government technology projects.
• Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent).

Company Overview

Allied Consultants has been contracted with the Texas State Government for 34 years, we are a Top Ten ranked vendor, and premier provider of technical and business staffing solutions. Allied Consultants offers its family of consultants excellent rates, a local support staff, and an attractive benefits package which includes medical insurance (Allied shares a percentage of the cost), life insurance, a matching 401(k) plan and a cafeteria plan. Candidates selected for interview will be required to undergo criminal background checks and may be required to complete a drug screen in accordance with Federal and State Law. Offers of Employment are contingent on a successful background check. Allied Consultants is an equal opportunities employer.