Sr/Pr. Scrum Master

Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

At the company, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

At the company, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

The company Space Systems sector is seeking a Scrum Master to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be onsite located in CCD, Chantilly VA . The qualified applicant will become part of the company's Integrated Missions Operating Unit and Ground Capabilities organization to support a classified program with the development and delivery of mission critical satellite ground systems.

The qualified candidate should have strong interpersonal effectiveness, communication and problem-solving skills with an innate drive to continuously learn and accomplish tasks with quality in mind.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Organize and facilitate program increment (PI) planning, daily stand ups, iteration reviews, retrospectives, iteration planning, demos and other meetings

Track and communicate Agile metrics which may include team velocity and sprint/program increment progress within the Scaled Agile (SAFe) framework

Ensure the Scrum/Kanban Framework is implemented effectively and provide coaching/training at the team level to maximize benefits of SAFe framework

Function as servant leader for team by identifying and removing impediments, facilitating discussion and conflict resolution

Support the Product Owner, assist with product backlog maintenance, internal and external communication

Assist with making appropriate commitments to deliver business value through story selection, definition of tasks and estimation

Participate proactively in developing and maintaining standards, tools, processes, and best practices with the team

Maintain an in-depth knowledge of customer’s mission, priorities, and supporting processes and practices

Minimum Qualifications:

To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:

Principal Scrum Master T3:

Active/current TS SCI/SAP is required at time of application.

Must have 5 Years of experience with Bachelors in Science; or 3 Years with Masters; or1 Year with PhD. Experience can be considered in lieu of degree.

Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

Agile Experience required.

Scrum Master Certification.

Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Sr. Principal Scrum Master T4

Active/current TS SCI/SAP is required at time of application.

Must have 8 Years experience with Bachelors in Science; or 6 Years with Masters; or 4 Years with PhD. Experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

Agile Experience required.

Scrum Master Certification.

Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Preferred Certifications:

Certification in one or more of these designations is preferred:

Certification: SAFe SPC, Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM)

3-5 years of experience working as a Scrum Master/Team coach

Knowledge of space/ground communication technologies and architectures

Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS)

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, the company considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, the company provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.