Scrum Master

Guidehouse
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/23/2023 CLOSED ON 5/29/2023

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scrum Master position at Guidehouse?

Job Family :

IT Project Management (Digital)

Travel Required :

None

Clearance Required :

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do :

  • Lead and facilitate daily and bi-weekly scrum team meetings

  • Lead planning sessions

  • Document, track, and trace requirements using established tools throughout the lifecycle of the system

  • Requirements must be measurable, testable, related to identified business needs or opportunities, and defined to a level of detail sufficient for system design

  • Lead or assist in the preparation of all requirements driven documentation (Systems Requirements Specification – Primary Responsibility, Test Documentation, etc.)

  • Prepare and communicate team status reports

  • Interface with Product Owners, Partner and Testing teams

  • Analyze all requirements for completeness, concise, feasibility, linkage and interdependency, test-ability, etc.

What You Will Need :

  • Resolves or escalates critical issues in a timely manner

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent and minimum of 4 years of experience of related experience

  • Software development and requirements/system analysis experience

  • Knowledge of Scrum principles

  • Experience in functional Use Cases, Data Flow, Work Flow diagramming, UML and Data Entity Relationship Diagrams

  • Experience working with web based systems

  • Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Visio, Excel, and PowerPoint)

  • Experience with Jira

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to explain policies, procedures, and technical information clearly and accurately

  • Possess strong conceptual, analytical, and problem solving skills

  • Strong organizational and planning skills

  • Skilled at prioritizing and completing tasks of multiple priorities in a timely manner

  • Confidence working with and interfacing with clients across different parts of the business

  • Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision

  • Able to adapt quickly in a rapid, changing environment

  • Candidate must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance

What Would Be Nice To Have :

The annual salary range for this position is $95,800.00-$143,800.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

  • Parental Leave

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

  • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

  • Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

  • Employee Referral Program

  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

  • Care.com annual membership

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at

1-571-633-1711
or via email at [ Email address blocked ] - Click here to apply to Scrum Master . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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