SAFe Scrum Master & Advisor – National Security Programs

Peraton; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Scrum Master for a national intelligence program with operations in Huntsville, AL. You will enable high-quality software delivery using SAFe, facilitating Program Increment planning, daily stand-ups, sprint events and retrospectives to keep releases on time and within budget.

Applicants should hold an active TS/SCI clearance (Poly preferred) with 8+ years IT experience (or 6 years with MS/MA, or PhD with additional years) and a SAFe Scrum Master certificate.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to pass a polygraph.
• Minimum 8 years IT experience with BS/BA; 6 years with MS/MA; or PhD with additional experience.
• Demonstrated SAFe Agile Scrum Master experience.
• Experience leading Daily Stand-Ups, Backlog Grooming, Sprint Planning, and Retrospectives.
• SAFe Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I, PMI-ACP, or SAFe).
• 1 year Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) experience.
• Some experience with Jira and/or Microsoft DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Support team activities to deliver high-quality software products using an incremental approach.
• Identify and remove obstacles/ impediments and champion the SAFe methodology.
• Support Program Increment Planning, Daily Stand-Ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Implement and continually improve SAFe Agile practices.
• Support the development effort by conveying the vision to an Agile Scrum delivery team, outlining and prioritizing work.
• Liaise with stakeholders ensuring their interests are included in the release and that the release is developed on time and within budget.
• Support the Scrum process from initiation through delivery.
• Serve as liaison between the product owner, development team, and management to ensure targets and requirements are met.
• Preserve flexibility and ability to rapidly respond to changes.
• Help manage information exchange, project documentation and briefing materials.

Skills

SAFe Agile Scrum Master

Jira / Microsoft DevOps

Facilitation of Agile ceremonies

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in related field

PhD with additional years of experience considered

Tools

Jira

Microsoft DevOps

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Scrum Master for a national intelligence program with operations in Huntsville, AL. You will enable high-quality software delivery using SAFe, facilitating Program Increment planning, daily stand-ups, sprint events and retrospectives to keep releases on time and within budget.

Applicants should hold an active TS/SCI clearance (Poly preferred) with 8+ years IT experience (or 6 years with MS/MA, or PhD with additional years) and a SAFe Scrum Master certificate.