Scrum Master - Ellicott City, United States - Data Computer Corp of America

Description

DCCA is a veteran-owned IT business specializing in providing innovative solutions to a variety of government agencies and commercial enterprises since 1982.

DCCA is proud to offer career growth opportunities and a competitive compensation and benefits package


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Scrum Master

Candidate must have or be willing to obtain a Public Trust Clearance

Key Tasks:

• Act as a servant-leader for 2-3 Agile teams, supporting their self-organization, decision-making, and problem-solving processes to maximize productivity and efficiency, and enable them to deliver high-quality products through the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies.
• Facilitate the agile process, remove impediments, and foster an environment of continuous improvement.
• Organize and facilitate team Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Team Syncs and Team Retrospectives.
• Collaborate with the ART during PI Planning, Coach Sync, Inspect and Adapt workshops, and other relevant ceremonies to ensure alignment and collaboration across teams.
• Coach teams on SAFe principles, practices, and mindset to enhance their understanding and adoption of Agile practices.
• Identify and remove impediments/blockers that hinder the progress of Agile teams, ensuring smooth and efficient delivery of sprint and program increments.
• Track and report key Agile metrics such as velocity, burndown charts, and team health metrics to provide visibility into team performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement within and across Agile teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.

Required Skills:


Proven experience:

• 3 Years of experience as a Scrum Master in an Agile environment, preferably in a SAFe environment.
• 3 Years of experience in a Federal contracting environment, preferably supporting CMS Medicare or Medicaid Programs
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and principles, with practical experience in Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, or XP.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Experience with Jira and Confluence.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor Agile teams towards high performance.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, work independently and adapt quickly to changing priorities and requirements.

Desired Skills:


Proven experience with:

• Supporting client stakeholders with varying levels of Agile experience
• Proficient in MS Power Point, MS Word, and MS Excel

Education/Certifications:

• Computer Science degree or Bachelor's Degree in a related major

Desired (pluses):

• SAFe Scrum Master certification

Candidate must have or be willing to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.

COVID Safety Requirements

DCCA is committed to the safety of our workforce and customers, adhering to COVID-19 Safety Protocols as required by the company, our customers and the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force.

Some customer facilities require all employees to provide proof of vaccination status as a condition of employment, subject to approved medical or religious accommodations.

Mask wearing and frequent COVID testing/attestation may also be required.

DCCA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.