Scrum Master

Overview:

• 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

• 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 $XXXX to $XXXX.
• 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/