Scrum Master

$96,400 - $168,700/Yr

Unclassified - Colorado Springs, CO

posted about 2 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Colorado Springs, CO

About the position

Parsons is seeking a highly skilled Scrum Master / Agile Coach to join our dynamic team, where you will play a pivotal role in leading SAFe Agile teams in support of the Future Operationally Resilient Ground Evolution System (FORGE) program. This innovative program aims to integrate the capabilities of the legacy Space Based-Infrared System (SBIRS) with the Next Generation OPIR system, utilizing current ground architecture to incorporate new technologies and systems into a unified command and control (C2) architecture. As a Scrum Master, you will collaborate with a diverse team of vendors, engineers, and customers to develop the FORGE ground baseline, ensuring that Agile methodologies are effectively implemented and continuously improved. In this role, you will lead and facilitate essential Scrum ceremonies, including Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Sprint Retrospectives. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure adherence to Scrum practices while fostering a collaborative and productive team environment. You will act as a servant leader, removing impediments and guiding the team towards delivering high-quality increments. Coaching team members on Agile principles and self-organization will be a key aspect of your role, as will collaborating with Product Owners to maintain a well-defined and prioritized backlog. You will also track sprint progress, manage scope changes, and ensure that the team meets its sprint goals. Monitoring team performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing process enhancements will be crucial to driving continuous improvement within the team. Regular updates and insights will be provided to stakeholders and leadership regarding team progress and challenges, ensuring alignment and transparency across all levels of the organization. Staying current with Agile best practices and industry trends will further enhance the team's Agile maturity, making you an integral part of our mission to deliver exceptional solutions to our government customers.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and facilitate Scrum ceremonies including Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Sprint Retrospectives.
  • Ensure that Scrum practices are adhered to and continuously improve the effectiveness of these ceremonies using SAFe principles and Agile practices.
  • Act as a servant leader to the Scrum team, removing impediments and helping the team stay focused on delivering high-quality increments.
  • Coach team members on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and self-organization.
  • Foster a collaborative and productive team environment, encouraging open communication and accountability.
  • Collaborate with Product Owners to ensure that the backlog is well-defined, prioritized, and refined.
  • Assist in defining clear, actionable user stories and acceptance criteria.
  • Track sprint progress, manage scope changes, and ensure that the team adheres to sprint goals.
  • Monitor and report on team performance metrics such as velocity, burn-down charts, and sprint progress.
  • Identify areas for improvement and work with the team to implement process enhancements.
  • Provide regular updates and insights to stakeholders and leadership on team progress and challenges.
  • Facilitate communication between team members, stakeholders, and other teams to ensure alignment and transparency.
  • Manage and resolve conflicts within the team to maintain a positive and productive working environment.
  • Drive continuous improvement by implementing feedback from retrospectives and other sources.
  • Stay current with Agile best practices and industry trends to enhance the team's Agile maturity.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in related field and typically 5+ years of related work experience.
  • Certifications: SAFe Scrum Master, SAFe for Teams.
  • Hold active Secret clearance.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge & experience in agile software development, agile methodologies, software development life cycle management in a cross-functional team.
  • Experience in JIRA, Confluence, and/or Slack.

Nice-to-haves

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or other relevant Engineering field from an accredited university.
  • Top Secret Clearance.
  • Certifications: SAFe PO/PM or SAFe Advanced Scrum Master, and SAFe for Government.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • 401(k)
  • Life insurance
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Holidays to fit your busy lifestyle
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