Job Posting for Scrum Master at TISTA Science and Technology Corporation
Scrum Master
Job ID
2024-5131
Job Locations
US-Remote-United States
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 and software development methodologies and proven ability to lead scrum teams in the execution of project tasks and providing monitoring including risk/issues management
Experience managing scrum teams within VA, specifically working knowledge of VA's VIP management process and Rational Tool Suite (any requirement management tool)
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)
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 $55,730 to $76,000
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/
TISTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
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