SCRUM Master (Must be a US Citizen)
About The Position
IERUS specializes in electromagnetic spectrum technologies and design for RF, IR, and optical applications. IERUS also supports customers with a diverse set of competencies including software development, air and missile defense, and systems engineering. IERUS develops value for our defense and commercial customers through accelerations of the technology life cycle: identifying, creating, transitioning, and producing technologies with integrity of purpose and product. IERUS is looking for bright, talented, motivated, and dedicated employees in the engineering field, and offers competitive compensation and benefits package. To learn more, please visit www.ierustech.com/culture Description: This is an opportunity to join the IERUS team as a SCRUM Master supporting a large Missile Defense Agency program. This position will perform Scrum Master duties and Agile coaching for Agile teams. The ideal candidate will lead and mentor the teams on Agile matters and coordinate with them and the Product Owner. Candidate will have a strong understanding of Agile practices and experience delivering products in short sprints. Candidate will interface with customers and use oral and written skills to develop great working relationships with stakeholders and team members. Emphasis of the position will be on supporting the development and execution plan to support the transformation to Agile methodology, including development of processes, templates, artifacts, training materials, metrics, and lessons-learned.
Requirements
- B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in an engineering discipline (Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Engineering) and 2+ years of related experience
- Must be a US citizen
- Active Secret Clearance or higher
- Experience working as scrum master as part of the Scrum team.
- Experience with Agile development tools such as JIRA, Agility (Version One) or other Agile management tools.
- Experience in decomposing (or assisting in decomposing) Agile features to user stories with clear acceptance criteria.
- Knowledge of Agile Methodologies.
- Previous experience as Scrum Master.
- Must have ability to triage scrum team issues based on priority, impact, risk, and release timing.
- Outstanding time management skills and attention to details.
- Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Strong understanding of The Scrum Guide.
Nice To Haves
- Agile Certification, such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), Agile Certified Professional (PMI-ACP), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), or Professional Scrum Master (PSM).
- Experience working in a Scaled Agile Framework environment (SAFe).
- Agile Coaching experience would be a desired skill.
Responsibilities
- Perform Scrum Master duties and Agile coaching for Agile teams
- Lead and mentor the teams on Agile matters and coordinate with them and the Product Owner
- Interface with customers and use oral and written skills to develop great working relationships with stakeholders and team members
- Supporting the development and execution plan to support the transformation to Agile methodology, including development of processes, templates, artifacts, training materials, metrics, and lessons-learned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
