Senior Scrum Master
Job Title: Senior Scrum Master Location: Austin, Texas (Onsite) Duration: 6 Months (Possible Extension)Employment Type: W2 role only (No C2C)Important RequirementsCandidates must be local to the Austin, TX area (within a 50-mile radius) Candidates must currently reside in Texas Prior experience working with state clients is requiredAbout the Role We are seeking an experienced Systems Analyst 3 (Scrum Master) to support enterprise-level technology and data initiatives. This role requires a seasoned Agile professional who can lead cross-functional teams, drive delivery excellence, and ensure alignment with organizational goals.The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capabilities along with hands-on Scrum Master experience, enabling teams to deliver high-quality solutions in a fast-paced environment.Key ResponsibilitiesFacilitate Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives Serve as a servant leader to Agile teams, fostering collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement Identify, track, and remove impediments impacting team performance and delivery Partner with product owners and stakeholders to ensure clear requirements and priorities Analyze business objectives, user requirements, and system capabilities to recommend effective solutions Perform cost/benefit analysis and feasibility studies for system enhancements or changes Support reporting on team velocity, sprint metrics, and overall delivery progress Coach teams on Agile best practices, self-organization, and accountability Contribute to large-scale enterprise IT and data platform initiatives Required Qualifications8+ years of experience as a Scrum Master supporting Agile teams Proven experience delivering technology or data platform solutions Strong experience facilitating all Scrum ceremonies Demonstrated ability to remove delivery impediments and improve team efficiency Hands-on experience with Agile tools such as Jira Experience working in enterprise or large-scale IT environments Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Preferred QualificationsExperience working on state or government technology projects Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent)