TISTA Science and Technology Corporation · 5 days ago
Scrum Master
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$65K/yr - $80K/yr
10+ years expTISTA Science and Technology Corporation is seeking a Scrum Master to support a critical application within a federal agency. The Scrum Master will lead scrum teams, provide management and quality assurance, and ensure the successful execution of assigned projects.
Application Performance ManagementCloud ComputingCloud SecurityCyber SecurityData ManagementData StorageDevOpsEnterprise ApplicationsIT InfrastructureIT Management
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day management guidance and direction to scrum teams in the execution of tasks
Manage resources and project based on timelines established in the project plan, 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 (liaison) 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 manager and 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
Qualification
Required
10 years of experience supporting software development programs
8 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
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
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems, Business or related scientific / technical discipline
Eight (8) years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education (18 years total)
The ability to pass a Tier 2/Modest Background Investigation
Preferred
Experience managing scrum teams within the VA, specifically working knowledge of VA's VIP management process (nice to have)
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
Company
TISTA Science and Technology Corporation
TISTA is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB) and trusted partner of innovative IT solutions for the federal government.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ahmed R. Ali
Founder, President & Chairman
Asif Ahmed
Strategic Advisor
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