Scrum Master w/EDI Experience

				Overview:

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.

TISTA associates enjoy 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, and much more!

Responsibilities:

* 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.

Qualifications:

* 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.

Education:

*  Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems, Business or related scientific / technical discipline.
* Eight (8) years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education (13 years total).

Clearance: 

* The ability to pass a Tier 2/Modest Background Investigation

Location: 

*  Remote, USA

Pay Range: 

* The suggested pay for this position ranges from $69,240 to $90,500
* The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location
* Also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as bonuses
* TISTA associates are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits plan! More information can be found here: https://tistatech.com/working-at-tista/
			

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