Scrum Master

Lensa; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a dedicated Scrum Master to support financial applications for Veterans Affairs. This role involves managing scrum teams, monitoring project risks, and ensuring adherence to agile methodologies. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in software development and hold relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in software development programs.
• 5 years as a Scrum Master using LeSS or SAFe.
• Strong experience in Agile methodologies and project monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Manage scrum teams and project execution tasks.
• Provide metrics and dashboards for project tracking.
• Plan and conduct Program Increment (PI) Planning.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Leadership

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems, Business or related field

Leading SAFe certification

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

Tools

Jira

Job description

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Lensa partners with DirectEmployers to promote this job for TISTA Science and Technology.

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/
  
  

If you have questions about this posting, please contact [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Lensa by 2x

Get notified about new Scrum Master jobs in United States.

Scrum Master ( OPT-EAD, L2S, H4 EAD, EAD GC, GC, and US Citizens)

Business Analyst/ Scrum Master (Remote Opportuinty)

Washington County, OR $150,500.00-$280,000.00 4 days ago

Technical Project Manager, Product Localization

United States $83,000.00-$138,200.00 12 hours ago

Maternal and Child Health Senior Project Manager

United States $131,153.00-$170,348.00 1 day ago

Implementation Manager (Software Project Manager) - Remote

United States $76,500.00-$105,380.00 2 days ago

IT Project Manager (App Support and Service Management)

Technical Project Manager with Insurance Domain Experience - Remote

Senior Project Manager, Customer Experience

Project Consultant- Fully Remote - United States

Chicago, IL $82,256.00-$125,000.00 2 weeks ago

Northern Virginia, VA $28.00-$35.00 1 day ago

Digital Accessibility Analyst & Project Manager

United States $130,000.00-$155,000.00 1 week ago

Sr. Project Manager with ERP and Azure DevOps - Remote

United States $112,450.00-$203,275.00 1 day ago

Freelance - Social Marketing Project Manager - Entertainment

Senior Project Manager / Agency Producer (Part-time or Freelance)

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.