What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scrum Master(Remote) position at Koniag Government Services?
Job ID 24100407
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Arlluk Technology Solutions, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Scrum Master to support ATS and our government customer. This is a Remote opportunity.
We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.
The Scrum Master is an integral component of a team that will support services to modernize the Federal agency’s IT capabilities, specifically, the continued build out of the Portal and Loan Underwriting System, designed to assist other Federal Programs with the application processing, underwriting, and closing of insured mortgages. Services shall include developing, enhancing, and delivering the Portal and Loan Underwriting System to provide secure, cloud-based technology solutions that will enable the mission, meet the needs of key stakeholders, and increase efficiencies.
The Scrum Master is to assists technical and business SMEs in the team with sound analysis, adoption of best practices and relevant standards, and become a critical axis connecting various components of the project so they can move in a coordinated manner toward achieving the objectives of the project. The ideal candidate is a leader with proven experience in the Scrum framework and Agile methodologies. Below are the qualifications for this role :
Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to :
Provide guidance and coach the Scrum team on how to use Agile practices and principles to deliver high quality values to the business
Drive and inspire a high performing team environment
Facilitate and support all Scrum ceremonies : Sprint Planning, Daily Standup, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective
Ensure all Scrum ceremonies take place and are positive, productive, and within the timebox allocated
Ensure the Scrum artifacts maximize transparency and promote an understanding of the work to do.
Collaborate with the Product Owner and Business Owners and provide support on Product backlog management
Create and maintain a rough order of magnitude (ROM) initial estimate of each release
Provide the Scrum team ongoing support and coach the team on Scrum principles and values
Accountable for supporting the Scrum team to succeed which often time means offering your assistance
Provide regular communications to all stakeholders on the status of the Sprint progress
Remove impediments by collaborating and making recommendations on the presented issues
Remove barriers between stakeholders and the Scrum team
Provide Agile metrics as needed by the business and / or Product Owner
Establish and maintain trust between the Product Owner, stakeholders, and the Scrum team
Create and submit Contract Deliverables (CD) as applicable
Ensure a positive and professional Federal client service experience
Perform other duties as assigned and needed.
Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :
3-5 years’ experience in a Scrum Master role supporting a development team
Knowledge of Agile methodologies and the Scrum framework
Experience and knowledge of JIRA or a similar Agile management tool
Experience performing release planning in Scrum and forecasting project roadmaps
Experience or knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC)
Experience or knowledge of various project management methodologies
Experience working in an Agile development environment.
Outstanding communication, facilitation, presentation, negotiation, and coaching skills
Excellent leadership, management, and soft skills
Exceptional problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Great time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with Federal consulting.
Preferred Qualifications :
Experience or knowledge of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
Experience or knowledge of web development and dashboard / reports
Experience or knowledge of MS SQL Server or a relational database
Recommended Certifications :
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM) or equivalent
Education :
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