Data Engineering Product Owner/Scrum Master

Summary

Join Veracity by RGP™, a next-generation consulting firm, as a Product Owner/Scrum Master leading a data engineering team supporting a large federal client. This role blends product ownership and Scrum Master responsibilities, ensuring the delivery of data solutions enabling data scientists' analytics and clinical decision-making using patient health data. You will define and prioritize the product backlog, collaborate with stakeholders, drive the vision for data engineering, and ensure compliance. As Scrum Master, you will facilitate Agile ceremonies, remove impediments, coach the team, and ensure sprint goals align with broader initiatives. You will also lead a cross-functional team, providing guidance on data engineering strategies and fostering a culture of innovation. This is a client-facing role requiring experience in Agile methodologies, data engineering, and healthcare data, along with excellent communication skills. Veracity offers a flexible work environment, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• Experience in Agile methodologies, serving as both Product Owner and Scrum Master
• Strong background in data engineering, analytics, or related fields
• Familiarity with cloud technologies - ideally with Azure Data Factory and Databricks
• Familiarity with healthcare data, clinical decision support, or government data systems
• Familiarity with DevSecOps and the principles of CI/CD
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work in a contractor role within a government setting

Responsibilities

• Define and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring alignment with client objectives
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into actionable user stories
• Drive the vision for data engineering and enablement, ensuring solutions meet the needs of data scientists and clinicians
• Ensure compliance with client policies, security standards, and best practices
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, etc.)
• Remove impediments and foster a collaborative team environment
• Coach the team on Agile best practices and continuous improvement
• Ensure sprint goals align with broader VA initiatives
• Lead a cross-functional team consisting of a Tech Lead, Analyst, and two Data Engineers
• Provide guidance on data engineering strategies to optimize workflows for data scientists
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and technical excellence

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with federal agencies
• Certifications in Scrum (CSM, SAFe PO/PM) or Agile Product Ownership
• Knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance in healthcare analytics
• Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years of experience

Benefits

• Flexible work environment (remote or onsite)
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical plans
• 401k Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan