Scrum Master

TISTA Science and Technology Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a purpose-driven Scrum Master to join their team supporting Veterans Affairs. The role entails managing scrum teams and overseeing project execution in alignment with Agile methodologies. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in Agile environments, especially within the VA context.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in software development programs.
• 5 years leading a program using LeSS or SAFe.
• Strong ability to lead scrum teams in executing project tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage resources and project based on timelines.
• Provide day-to-day management guidance to scrum teams.
• Identify and manage project risks, providing updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Scrum Master

Agile methodology

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems, Business or related scientific / technical discipline

Tools

Jira

SAFe

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Overview

Are you a purpose-driven Scrum Master seeking to join Dreamers, Drivers, and Doers who serve the Veterans that have protected our Freedom?

The selected Scrum Master will be supporting critical financial applications within the Veterans Affairs, which directly impacts our soldier's and military families wellbeing. Our teams are built with customer service-focused professionals seeking to grow their knowledge in Agile Methodologies.

The Scrum Master will lead scrum teams, provide management, direction, administration, quality assurance, and leadership of staff execution for each of the assigned projects. As our Scrum Master you will provide on-site, day-to-day support and management of scrum teams including quality monitoring and SME-level inputs to improve the overall performance of the assigned projects; support of configuration and release management, and assessment and authorization to VA IT development/ sustainment project(s) as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day management guidance and direction to scrum teams in the execution of tasks defined in the PWS.
• Manage resources and project based on timelines established in the project schedule, and monitor progress.
• Use proven software development methodologies, including Large Scale Scrum (LeSS), SAFe, VIP and Process Asset Library (PAL) that assure that all contract-driven activities are identified, documented, and tracked so that the contract shall continuously be evaluated and monitored for timely and quality service.
• Act as primary interface with client and ensure client’s needs are met within the scope of this project and our contract.
• Provide project financial and resource management.
• Plan and conduct ‘VIP Build’ planning or Program Increment (PI) Planning, manage PI-Planning session in accordance with SAFe and in alignment with VA VIP process.
• Provide detailed metrics and dashboard covering tasks, assigned resources, and story points including burn down charts.
• Identify, communicate, mitigate and manage project risks; provide weekly updates to PMSS Risk Manager on issues/risks requiring escalation.
• Maintain requirements backlog and conduct requirements elaborations.
• Plan and support Sprint and Build releases for all environment, and coordinate with Test and CM Manager to ensure adequate and timely support.
• Collect and maintain all release documents and ensure that compliance user stories have been completed and approved by assigned Release Manager.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience supporting software development programs.
• 5 years of experience leading a program using either LeSS or SAFe (required).
• Strong experience as a Scrum Master in an Agile development methodology.
• Proven ability to lead scrum teams in the execution of project tasks and providing monitoring including risk/issues management.
• Experience managing scrum teams within the VA, specifically working knowledge of VA's VIP management process (nice to have).
• Knowledge of methodologies, technologies, frameworks, and toolsets such as Agile methodology, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Agility, Jira, VIP, etc.
• Deep understanding of scaled agile development methodologies (SAFe).
• This role is the primary interface with the customer and requires high-level of professionalism; and oral and written communications skills.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems, Business or related scientific / technical discipline.
• Additional 8 years’ relevant experience may be substituted for Bachelor’s degree.
• Leading SAFe certification (required).
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) (preferred).
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) (preferred).
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM).

Clearance:

• Ability to obtain Moderate Background Investigation (MBI) clearance.

Location:

• Remote, USA

Pay Range:

• The pay for this position ranges from $65,205 to $75,375.
• The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
• Also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as bonuses.
• TISTA associates are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits plan! More information can be found here: https://tistatech.com/working-at-tista/