Scrum Master - Remote (WFH)

Team Cognitive is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to facilitate and support Agile delivery and ensure the effective and timely delivery of high-quality software. The Scrum Master will guide scrum team(s) to deliver high quality software solutions supporting Defense Health Agency (DHA). The ideal candidate is well-versed in Agile frameworks, thrives in complex stakeholder environments, and understands federal health IT compliance and delivery protocols. 

This position is Contingent based upon contract award.

Responsibilities Include:

• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives and sprint reviews) in a fast-paced, complex technology environment
• Track and manage Agile metrics (capacity, velocity, burndown and team health)
• Collaborate with Product and Business Owners, technical leads, stakeholders and the Development team to refine and prioritize the backlog
• Identify and work with the Product line Project Manager to escalate and/or remove blockers and impediments via Jira for delivery
• Assist in managing risks, issues, constraints, dependencies and assumptions
• Ensure scrum team aligns with Agile best practices and delivery requirements
• Provide input on staffing and resourcing to address critical bottlenecks
• Responsible for weekly reporting, deliverables and ad hoc reporting as needed
• Encourage collaboration between teams and System and Solution Architects/Engineers
• Manage and optimize the flow of value through the Agile Release Train (ART) using various tools, such as the Program and Solution Kanbans and other information radiators
• Establish and communicate the cadence for Product Line (PL) Iterations and Program Increments (PIs)
• Assist with economic decision-making by facilitating feature and capability estimation by teams and the roll-up to Epics; where necessary provide coaching in Lean-Agile practices and mindsets
• Help drive the Lean User Experience (UX) innovation cycle; Work with and support the UX Lead
• Facilitate System Demos and Solution Demos

Required Education, Experience, and Clearance:

• Bachelor’s and 5 years or more of related experience
  • 8 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification or equivalent
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust – Medium Background Investigation (MBI)

Required Skills:

• Mastery/certification as a Certified Scrum Master (SAFe, Scrum Master or PMI-ACP) in an enterprise environment
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) including Agile delivery methodologies
• Advanced experience using Jira; including Jira project set up and configuration, experience using Kanban
• Excellent facilitation, conflict resolution and servant-leadership skills
• Ability to easily build new relationships and proactively establish a variety of contacts across the client’s and our own internal organization
• Proven experience leading and coordinating multiple teams and navigate in a fast-paced, complex technology environment
• Experience delivering project under federal contacts
• Proven ability to balance multiple, concurrent/parallel activities
• Strong knowledge and experience in SDLC in an Agile delivery environment

 Desired Skills:

• A highly motivated self-starter with a positive attitude and outstanding interpersonal skills
• A work ethic and technical knowledge that inspires others to aspire to, with the ability to self-manage workload and deliverables under tight deadlines across multiple product lines in a large portfolio
• Government contract delivery experience in an Agile delivery environment

 Desired Certifications:

• Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) certification or equivalent