Scrum Master & Data Science Consultant - Clearance Required
Full Time
Overview
LMI is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to join our team for an AI-driven project with a strong focus on data and product management. The project encompasses various activities, including data architecture, data ingestion, modeling and simulation, user onboarding, and data visualization. The ideal candidate will bring a unique blend of data science expertise, Agile project management, and experience in driving team success within a SAFe Agile framework.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies (e.g., Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Retrospectives) and ensure alignment with SAFe Agile principles
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement data architecture, ingestion, and modeling solutions, ensuring data quality and consistency
- Work closely with product and data management teams to prioritize, define, and groom backlog items focused on data architecture, modeling, and AI-driven simulations
- Support user onboarding activities by collaborating with data and UX/UI teams to ensure a smooth experience for end-users
- Coordinate data visualization efforts, ensuring visual outputs are insightful, user-centric, and align with project goals
- Serve as a mentor and coach to the team in Agile best practices, promoting a collaborative and innovative environment
- Identify and manage project risks, dependencies, and opportunities, ensuring proactive mitigation and alignment with project timelines
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field
- 3-10 years of experience as a data scientist or in a similar data-driven role
- Proven experience as a Scrum Master on projects involving data architecture, modeling, or AI
- Active DoD security clearance (Secret) required
- Strong understanding of data management principles, data modeling, and data ingestion processes
- Familiarity with data visualization and AI tools and techniques
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Data Science or a related field
- Certifications in SAFe Agile methodology (e.g., SAFe Scrum Master, SAFe Agilist)
- Experience in the AI/ML domain with a focus on data-centric projects
- Excellent communication, organizational, and team facilitation skills
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, React) and data engineering tools (e.g., Apache Kafka, Spark)
- Part-time onsite client support in the Washington, DC metro area