Technical Scrum Master

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SUMMARY

Global Technical Services, LLC (GTS), a subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation, is currently seeking a Technical Scrum Master in support of the Air Force Logistics Portfolio.  This Scrum Master will support Agile Vision - Logistics (AVLog) projects to deliver value across an enterprise portfolio.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, a quick learner and able to work independently while collaborating with other team members and external components in a complex environment. This role requires an experienced Scrum Master to work under the guidance of an Agile Coach.  This candidate will provide support across multiple Agile teams in a Government environment.  This candidate will also administer Agile software for the AVLog enterprise portfolio.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position, and are

not

intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Guide and coach the Scrum Team and organization on how to use Agile/Scrum practices and value

Provide support to the team using a servant leadership style and lead by example. Responsible to hold team accountable to the tenants of agile and working agreements including the use of appropriate tools, standards and best practices

Promote and demonstrate core agile principles of collaboration, prioritization, team accountability and visibility

Empower teams to self-organize around achievement of their commitments

Identify and remove any impediments and distractions that interfere with the team’s ability to deliver

Recommend improvements and assist in changes to best practice where appropriate

Assist the team in tracking and communicating progress and metrics

Facilitate and enable an environment of collaboration and creativity

Assess the Agile maturity of the team and organization. Coach the team to higher levels of maturity, at a pace that is sustainable and comfortable for the team and organization

Build a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or being judged, with an emphasis of healing and problem solving

Facilitate getting the work done without coercion, assigning, or dictating the work

Facilitate discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution

Assist with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and radiating information for better visibility

Administer Agile tools to perform these and other tasks… provision user accounts, create projects, transfer data between hosting environments.

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required (Minimum) Qualifications

Software Development Life Cycle Methodology and practices

Software Testing Life Cycle Methodology and practices

Understanding of common Agile frameworks and development practices including DevOps

Understand incremental delivery and the value of metrics

Professional Scrum Master certification is required (PSM I, PSM II, CSM, SSM, SASM)

Administration of Agile tools is required (Jira, TFS, VersionOne)

Demonstrated ability to apply Agile metrics in reporting and dashboards is required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

Advanced computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Excellent analysis and collaboration skills

Must be effective and efficient in identifying and proposing creative, innovative solutions to resolve complex, time-critical challenges

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to develop, prioritize and accomplish goals

Must be effective and efficient in identifying and proposing creative, innovative solutions to resolve complex, time-critical challenges

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

Job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse and multi-line telephone system. The work described herein is primarily a modern office setting. Occasional travel may be required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory responsibilities.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS

As a condition of employment, may be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results to obtain access to military base. Must have reliable transportation to/from work a necessity and must be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference.

 BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/ AA/ Male/ Female/ Disability/ Vets employer.

We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug free workplace.

# of Vacancies

1

Company info

Bering Straits Native Corporation
Website : http://beringstraits.com/