Software Engineer / Scrum Master - PLNR (26-394)

Description

The Planner (PLNR) Product Team is looking for a hybrid Scrum Master and Software Engineer to join the team. You will report to the Product Owner.

The company is a Transformative IT Authority that delivers technology solutions and consulting to clients. It is headquartered in Irvine, California, has more than 1,200 employees across the United States, and has major field offices in Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, and San Francisco.

The role is about 30% facilitating Agile ceremonies and 70% hands-on Java development for the Planner subsystem. The team is in a Program Increment (PI) planning cycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Guide the team through PI planning, feature decomposition, and management of dependencies across teams.
• Remove impediments quickly and keep the team engaged.
• Design, code, test, debug, and maintain Java applications, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools for the Planner subsystem.
• Help the team deliver sprint and PI objectives on time, with high-quality software that meets performance, security, and reliability standards.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master.
• 3-5+ years of Java development in a missile defense or high availability systems environment.
• Strong technical and people skills.
• Experience supporting software engineering on DoD programs or missile defense.
• Experience breaking Agile features into user stories with clear acceptance criteria during PI and sprint planning.
• Experience working in a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment.
• Experience leading Agile teams that support complex DoD software systems.
• Education: a bachelor's degree with 3+ years of experience, or a master's degree with 1+ year of experience.
• Preferred: an Agile certification such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), or Professional Scrum Master (PSM).
• Nice to have: familiarity with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) for government financial tracking.

Conditions

Secret security clearance required.

DoD 8570 requirement: None.

The work takes place in a secure, classified workspace. You must follow all security protocols and access control procedures, including limits on personal electronic devices and handling of sensitive information.

The job involves long periods seated at a desk, using a computer and keyboard, communicating in person, by phone, and electronically, occasional movement around the office, and lifting or moving up to 15 pounds as needed. Reasonable accommodations are available for people with disabilities.

Estimated pay range: $110,001 - $120,000 USD. Actual pay depends on location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. Ranges may differ in other locations. Some positions may also be eligible for bonuses or commissions, which are not included in base salary.

Equal opportunity employer: all employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without discrimination on protected characteristics. Demographic information is voluntary and kept confidential under EEO rules.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents.
• 401(k) with employer match, 529 college savings plan, health savings account, life insurance, and long-term disability.
• Competitive compensation.
• Training and development programs.
• Major offices stocked with snacks and beverages.
• Work-life balance and generous paid time off.