SAM Lead/Scrum Master

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

NACI (T1)

Job Family:

Program Delivery and Execution

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Collaboration, Deliverables Management, Information Technology Project Management, SAM Software, Scrum

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Software Asset Management (SAM) Lead/Scrum Master supporting Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Cloud Products & Tools (CMS - CPT). GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a SAM Lead/Scrum Master our work depends on overseeing the SAM initiatives, facilitating Agile workflows, and ensuring compliance, governance, and process optimization outcomes. In alignment with CMS' strategic initiative to streamline asset management, achieve compliance, and optimize IT costs, this role supports the agency’s mission by leveraging advanced IT Asset Management (ITAM) processes to ensure accurate asset tracking, operational transparency, and regulatory adherence. This individual mentors team members, collaborates across CMS departments and vendors, and establishes dashboards to track program success and deliver measurable results.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives) and oversee backlog prioritization and refinements
• Coordinate across CMS stakeholders, procurement teams, technical groups (Infrastructure, Security, Hosting, DBA)
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Hosting, Security, DBA, Operations, and Technical teams to implement asset management practices, processes, and procedures
• Deliver program status overviews, asset compliance updates, and optimization recommendations to stakeholders
• Interface with vendors for license renewals, contracts, and hardware/software lifecycle updates
• Track financial forecasts, lifecycle costs, and budgetary alignment across SAM initiatives
• Train and coach SAM team members to foster skill development and alignment with CMS standards
• Ensure adherence to governance and compliance standards throughout project phases
• Oversee team activities and track progress against project timelines and deliverables
• Track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and maintain dashboards to measure team performance and operational success

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience
• Required Experience: 5+ years of IT project management experience, with at least 3 years in SAM or ITAM projects
• Required Technical Skills: Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile project management certification; Expertise in Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence); Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps concepts; Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud; Understanding of regulatory frameworks associated with federal acquisition; Understanding of SAM/ITAM principles and their integration into enterprise infrastructure; Demonstrated success in implementing SAM/ITAM initiatives across enterprise environments; Experience with contract and licensing terms and conditions including initial procurement of Hardware, Software, ODCs, and Support/License renewals; Advanced stakeholder management and communication skills, including conflict resolution; Expertise in risk management and development of mitigation strategies; Proactive leadership in process improvement and automation to reduce dependencies on manual workflows
• Attributes for Success: Strong leadership, team coordination, and process improvement skills
• Preferred Skills: Certified Software Asset Management (CSAM) certification or equivalent; Certified Hardware Asset Management Professional (CHAMP) certification or equivalent; Experience with automation and integration across IT management platforms, i