[Hiring] Scrum Master @TISTA Science and Technology Corporation

Role Description

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.

Responsibilities include:

• 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).
• 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.
• 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 and software development methodologies.
• Experience managing scrum teams within VA, specifically working knowledge of VA’s VIP management process and Rational Tool Suite.
• Knowledge of methodologies, technologies, frameworks, and toolsets such as Agile methodology, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), IBM Rational toolset, VIP, and Project Management Institute Project Management Body of Knowledge.
• Deep understanding of scaled agile development methodologies (SAFe).
• High-level of professionalism; and oral and written communications skills.

Requirements

• Leading SAFe certification (required).
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) (preferred).
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) (preferred).
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM).
• 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.
• Ability to obtain Moderate Background Investigation (MBI) clearance.

Benefits

• Above Industry Healthcare Benefits.
• Remote Working Options.
• Paid Time Off.
• Training/Certification opportunities.
• Healthcare Savings Account & Flexible Savings Account.
• Paid Life Insurance.
• Short-term & Long-term Disability.
• 401K Match.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Holidays.
• Military Leave.
• And much more!

Location

Remote, USA.

Pay Range

The pay for this position ranges from $60,205 to $72,375. 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.