TISTA Science and Technology Corporation-posted 3 months ago
$69,240 - $90,500/Yr
Senior
1,001-5,000 employees

TISTA is seeking a Scrum Master in support of a critical application (IBM Sterling) within the federal agency. The Scrum Master will lead a scrum team, provide management, steer direction, administration, quality assurance, and leadership of staff execution for assigned projects. As our Scrum Master you will provide 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.

  • 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.
  • 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 in an Agile development methodology.
  • Proven ability to lead scrum teams in the execution of project tasks and providing monitoring including risk/issues management.
  • Experience managing scrum teams within the VA, specifically working knowledge of VA's VIP management process (nice to have).
  • Knowledge of methodologies, technologies, frameworks, and toolsets such as Agile methodology, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Agility, Jira, VIP, etc.
  • Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) domain expertise required.
  • 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.
  • Experience managing scrum teams within the VA, specifically working knowledge of VA's VIP management process.
  • 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
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