Scrum Master & Data Science Consultant - Clearance Required

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