Job DescriptionCOLSA is looking for an experienced
Scrum Master to support the modernization and transformation of NASA's Enterprise Data Platform (EDP) and the broader portfolio of enterprise business and data services. This role is essential in enabling high performing Agile teams, accelerating delivery, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across mission critical data programs.
The ideal candidate brings strong servant leadership skills, excels in facilitating cross functional collaboration, and is comfortable navigating complex technical and organizational environments. The Scrum Master will help ensure that teams operate smoothly, impediments are removed quickly, and delivery outcomes align to NASA stakeholders' strategic data objectives.
Responsibilities: - Facilitate all Agile ceremonies (daily stand ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives) for multiple Enterprise Data scrum teams.
- Partner with Product Owners to ensure the backlog is well-defined, prioritized, and aligned with NASA data platform goals.
- Remove team impediments rapidly, escalating blockers when necessary to maintain sprint commitments.
- Safeguard the team by maintaining focus on sprint goals and minimizing outside disruptions.
- Track, maintain, and communicate team performance metrics such as velocity, burndown, and capacity planning.
- Provide status on Enterprise Data execution to various stakeholders, both on the customer side and internal to the program.
- Coach teams and stakeholders on Agile best practices, including Scrum, Kanban, and scaled Agile concepts. Promote the adoption of modern Agile tooling and automation where beneficial.
- Translate business requirements into functional specifications for configuration, development, and reporting.
- Support coordination across EDP functional, technical, data governance, and cybersecurity teams.
- Encourage continuous improvement through regular retrospectives and action focused follow ups.
- Facilitate cross team dependencies, especially around data ingestion, pipeline development, cloud architecture, and integration with EDP services.
- Assist teams in developing clear documentation including process flows, working agreements, definitions of done, and sprint artifacts.
Required Experience- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business, Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
- 2-6 years of experience serving as a Scrum Master or Agile facilitator within enterprise IT, data, or cloud environments.
- U.S. Citizenship required; Must be able to undergo a NASA background investigation for a position of Public Trust
- Experience supporting Agile delivery in a Public Sector or federal environment.
- Strong understanding of Agile frameworks including Scrum and Kanban,
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to coach teams through change and guide them toward improved performance.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience using JIRA or similar Agile work-management tools.
- Knowledge of scaled Agile practices (SAFe or if CACI experience, Agile Solutions Factory).
- Familiarity with Enterprise Data Platforms, cloud-based data architectures, analytics pipelines, or data governance frameworks.
- Experience supporting NASA programs or working within NASA centers.
- Certification(s) such as CSM, PSM, SAFe Scrum Master, or equivalent.
Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
