Demo - Maximus
Scrum Master
Demo - Maximus, Reston, Virginia, United States, 22090
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Job DescriptionMaximus, Inc. is seeking a Scrum Master with agile methodology experience to join our team in support of a federal contract. The ideal candidate must be a US Citizen who has worked in a SAFe Agile Release Train. They will have the ability to be adaptable and to work constructively with a technically diverse and geographically separated team. A willingness to learn and stay abreast of industry trends is also required. The program emphasizes innovation and looks for individuals who can bring creative ideas to solve complex problems, both technical and procedural.
Who We Seek
Driven go-getters who aren’t afraid to step up and disrupt the status quo. Innovative entrepreneurs that bring fresh ideas to the table, work hard, develop business and consistently seek new challenges.Effective collaborators who contribute to a high performing team that accomplishes amazing feats for our clients.
What You’ll Do:
As a Scrum Master, you are a servant leader and team facilitator. You will lead and manage all agile/scrum activities and ceremonies, define the metrics to be used to track Sprint progress and process improvements, lead agile teams and manage team capacity and velocity. This position also represents the team at the SAFe Agile Release Train level to report status of initiatives and features to leadership and business stakeholders.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:• Guide and coach the development teams on Agile practices and principles to deliver high quality functionality to our customers• Lead scrum ceremonies and meetings (DSU, backlog grooming, sprint planning, retrospectives, program sprint reviews and program increment planning), coordinating tasks with the development teams, supporting the Product Owner, and making sure the sprint operates smoothly• Assist the Product Owner and development team with defining and achieving sprint goals• Assist team members with evaluating their capacity and aligning sprint goals based on that capacity• Coach and train agile teams to manage progress and hold the development teams accountable to their commitments• Understand and communicate blockers and risks to successful delivery; escalating these through the agreed governance structure for mitigation• Remove impediments to meeting sprint goals• Collaborate with the product owner to ensure each sprint is successful in delivering the committed business value• Documenting, coordinating, and managing cross-team dependencies to keep projects on track• Provides appropriate progress tools, information radiators, and effective reporting to provide transparency on team’s progress
Requirements:
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to pass a background investigation• Certified Scrum Master• Three (3) years of experience focusing on business architectureanalysis and UX/UI Design• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university• Excellent verbal and written communication skills• Strong problem solving and analysis skills, self-motivated, team player• Must be self-motivated, proactive, detail oriented, and highly organized• Working knowledge of all elements of the software development life cycle, including planning, development, requirements management, CM, quality assurance, and release management• Strong skills with MS Office tools (Excel, Word, Project, Visio) and Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence)• Demonstrated experience in agile methodology and frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, XP, etc.• Experience in Test Driven and Behavior Driven Development frameworks
As a federal contractor, Maximus is subject to Executive Order 14042 and the Safe Workforce Task Force’s COVID-19 Workplace Safety Guidance for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors. In light of these requirements, all employees will eventually need to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment and new hires/employees will be required to provide proof of vaccination.Education and Experience Requirements
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work as part of a team throughout the software development life cycle- Evolve current best practices and adopt cutting edge best practices for IT delivery as needed- Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SME), Designers, Engineers and Analysts to implement enhancements or new applications- Support clients in managing system roadmaps, project plans, and product and release backlogs- Facilitate/coordinate business architecture working group sessions, daily scrum, sprint planning, sprint demo and retrospective meetings- Identify the workload and deliverables for each release- Estimate and plan each release- Managing the scrum process with the coordination of scrum team in Agile methodology- Leverage behavior driven development (BDD) and test-driven development (TDD) approaches- Adopt various Agile process including but not limited to: SCRUM, Kanban, and Lean Software Development, and conform processes to these approaches- Participate on a team of full stack engineers and automation testers- Estimate level of effort to meet acceptance criteria- Share best practices and improve processes within and across sprint teams, and mentor more junior developersRequired Skills:
- Shall have a minimum of three (3) years of experience focusing on business architecture analysis and UX/UI Design- Shall have a minimum of one (1) year experience in building business process models, writing acceptance criteria, and designing user interfaces for a production system- Proven experience in performing agile tasks such as backlog tracking, burndown metrics, velocity, user stories etc.Desired Skills:
- Shall be a certified Scrum Master- Demonstrated experience in agile methodology and frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, XP, etc.- Strong logical reasoning and problem-solving skills, including ability to pivot and respond to and integrate information from various sources- Experience in Test Driven and Behavior Driven Development frameworks- Possess strong written and oral communication skills along with the ability to interact professional with a diverse range of team members- Ability to absorb and synthesize information from various outlets and develop a cohesive and nuanced communications for ultimate presentation for the client- Strong Executive presence- Must be detail oriented and have strong organizational skills- Familiar with common development practices, Service oriented environments, and Agile practices.- Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)- Solid understanding of CI/CD pipeline- Solid understanding of Git/Github- Experience in Confluence, JIRA, and React Storybooks- Proven ability to work across multiple functional teams in the creation of an application development process- Demonstrated ability to build trusted advisor relationships with clients- Experience supporting sales and business development- Experience with financial managementYears of Experience:
5+ YearsMinimum Education Required:
Bachelor’s DegreeMAXIMUS IntroductionSince 1975, Maximus has operated under its founding mission of Helping Government Serve the People, enabling citizens around the globe to successfully engage with their governments at all levels and across a variety of health and human services programs. Maximus delivers innovative business process management and technology solutions that contribute to improved outcomes for citizens and higher levels of productivity, accuracy, accountability and efficiency of government-sponsored programs. With more than 30,000 employees worldwide, Maximus is a proud partner to government agencies in the United States, Australia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit https://www.maximus.com.
As a large employer and Federal contractor, Maximus is subject to various vaccine mandates across our lines of business. Maximus is committed to complying with any applicable vaccine mandates. The specific vaccine requirements for this position will be outlined throughout the selection process. Individuals who believe they may qualify for a medical or religious accommodation will have the opportunity to apply for an accommodation following an offer of employment. EEO Statement: Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We’re proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.
Job DescriptionMaximus, Inc. is seeking a Scrum Master with agile methodology experience to join our team in support of a federal contract. The ideal candidate must be a US Citizen who has worked in a SAFe Agile Release Train. They will have the ability to be adaptable and to work constructively with a technically diverse and geographically separated team. A willingness to learn and stay abreast of industry trends is also required. The program emphasizes innovation and looks for individuals who can bring creative ideas to solve complex problems, both technical and procedural.
Who We Seek
Driven go-getters who aren’t afraid to step up and disrupt the status quo. Innovative entrepreneurs that bring fresh ideas to the table, work hard, develop business and consistently seek new challenges.Effective collaborators who contribute to a high performing team that accomplishes amazing feats for our clients.
What You’ll Do:
As a Scrum Master, you are a servant leader and team facilitator. You will lead and manage all agile/scrum activities and ceremonies, define the metrics to be used to track Sprint progress and process improvements, lead agile teams and manage team capacity and velocity. This position also represents the team at the SAFe Agile Release Train level to report status of initiatives and features to leadership and business stakeholders.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:• Guide and coach the development teams on Agile practices and principles to deliver high quality functionality to our customers• Lead scrum ceremonies and meetings (DSU, backlog grooming, sprint planning, retrospectives, program sprint reviews and program increment planning), coordinating tasks with the development teams, supporting the Product Owner, and making sure the sprint operates smoothly• Assist the Product Owner and development team with defining and achieving sprint goals• Assist team members with evaluating their capacity and aligning sprint goals based on that capacity• Coach and train agile teams to manage progress and hold the development teams accountable to their commitments• Understand and communicate blockers and risks to successful delivery; escalating these through the agreed governance structure for mitigation• Remove impediments to meeting sprint goals• Collaborate with the product owner to ensure each sprint is successful in delivering the committed business value• Documenting, coordinating, and managing cross-team dependencies to keep projects on track• Provides appropriate progress tools, information radiators, and effective reporting to provide transparency on team’s progress
Requirements:
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to pass a background investigation• Certified Scrum Master• Three (3) years of experience focusing on business architectureanalysis and UX/UI Design• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university• Excellent verbal and written communication skills• Strong problem solving and analysis skills, self-motivated, team player• Must be self-motivated, proactive, detail oriented, and highly organized• Working knowledge of all elements of the software development life cycle, including planning, development, requirements management, CM, quality assurance, and release management• Strong skills with MS Office tools (Excel, Word, Project, Visio) and Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence)• Demonstrated experience in agile methodology and frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, XP, etc.• Experience in Test Driven and Behavior Driven Development frameworks
As a federal contractor, Maximus is subject to Executive Order 14042 and the Safe Workforce Task Force’s COVID-19 Workplace Safety Guidance for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors. In light of these requirements, all employees will eventually need to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment and new hires/employees will be required to provide proof of vaccination.Education and Experience Requirements
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work as part of a team throughout the software development life cycle- Evolve current best practices and adopt cutting edge best practices for IT delivery as needed- Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SME), Designers, Engineers and Analysts to implement enhancements or new applications- Support clients in managing system roadmaps, project plans, and product and release backlogs- Facilitate/coordinate business architecture working group sessions, daily scrum, sprint planning, sprint demo and retrospective meetings- Identify the workload and deliverables for each release- Estimate and plan each release- Managing the scrum process with the coordination of scrum team in Agile methodology- Leverage behavior driven development (BDD) and test-driven development (TDD) approaches- Adopt various Agile process including but not limited to: SCRUM, Kanban, and Lean Software Development, and conform processes to these approaches- Participate on a team of full stack engineers and automation testers- Estimate level of effort to meet acceptance criteria- Share best practices and improve processes within and across sprint teams, and mentor more junior developersRequired Skills:
- Shall have a minimum of three (3) years of experience focusing on business architecture analysis and UX/UI Design- Shall have a minimum of one (1) year experience in building business process models, writing acceptance criteria, and designing user interfaces for a production system- Proven experience in performing agile tasks such as backlog tracking, burndown metrics, velocity, user stories etc.Desired Skills:
- Shall be a certified Scrum Master- Demonstrated experience in agile methodology and frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, XP, etc.- Strong logical reasoning and problem-solving skills, including ability to pivot and respond to and integrate information from various sources- Experience in Test Driven and Behavior Driven Development frameworks- Possess strong written and oral communication skills along with the ability to interact professional with a diverse range of team members- Ability to absorb and synthesize information from various outlets and develop a cohesive and nuanced communications for ultimate presentation for the client- Strong Executive presence- Must be detail oriented and have strong organizational skills- Familiar with common development practices, Service oriented environments, and Agile practices.- Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)- Solid understanding of CI/CD pipeline- Solid understanding of Git/Github- Experience in Confluence, JIRA, and React Storybooks- Proven ability to work across multiple functional teams in the creation of an application development process- Demonstrated ability to build trusted advisor relationships with clients- Experience supporting sales and business development- Experience with financial managementYears of Experience:
5+ YearsMinimum Education Required:
Bachelor’s DegreeMAXIMUS IntroductionSince 1975, Maximus has operated under its founding mission of Helping Government Serve the People, enabling citizens around the globe to successfully engage with their governments at all levels and across a variety of health and human services programs. Maximus delivers innovative business process management and technology solutions that contribute to improved outcomes for citizens and higher levels of productivity, accuracy, accountability and efficiency of government-sponsored programs. With more than 30,000 employees worldwide, Maximus is a proud partner to government agencies in the United States, Australia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit https://www.maximus.com.
As a large employer and Federal contractor, Maximus is subject to various vaccine mandates across our lines of business. Maximus is committed to complying with any applicable vaccine mandates. The specific vaccine requirements for this position will be outlined throughout the selection process. Individuals who believe they may qualify for a medical or religious accommodation will have the opportunity to apply for an accommodation following an offer of employment. EEO Statement: Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We’re proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.