Job Description

Scrum Master & Agile Coach

SimVentions is a 100% employee-owned business and has consistently been voted one of Virginia's Best Places to Work. We are seeking a highly skilled, outgoing and experienced Scrum Master & Agile Coach with demonstrated success at developing productive relationships with stakeholders and leading systems engineering teams as they transition into an Agile environment. As a pivotal member of our organization, you will be at the forefront of the customer, sitting outside of Agile teams within the organization while paying close attention to the processes and interactions among team members. The Agile Coach will observe and note areas of friction and quality of the product to perform a complete Strength, Weakness, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis of the team's Agile performance. Based on this analysis, the Agile Coach will formulate a plan to address weaknesses, leverage opportunities, and mitigate potential threats before they arise, all while fostering collaboration and encouraging the team's strengths. An Agile Coach is the confluence of multiple factors - experiences, knowledge and training, and personality.

Travel

None

Clearance

An ACTIVE Secret Clearance is required for this position. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

Requirements

• Substantial experience with multiple Agile methodologies and can tailor methodologies to fit within a team's work structure
• Experience serving multiple roles within an Agile team such as a standard participant, Product Owner and a Facilitator
• Experience with systems engineering and software development environments and has interacted with the phases of testing a product
• Experience and knowledge with Jira
• Ability to prioritize and perform Scrum Master duties for more than one team
• Ability to develop performance metrics for multiple teams and adapt communications to unique methods required by each team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including organizational, team building, encouragement, and issue resolution
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including working with stakeholders at all levels of an organization.
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven ability at making teams successful
• Experience conducting Agile events (e.g., retrospectives, etc.)
• Ability to absorb the unique work environment of the Department of the Navy and balance an Agile approach with the need for increased focus on Safety and Department of Defense project controls
• Current Agile certification

Responsibilities

• Provide plan and progress status updates, metrics, and recommendations to government POCs
• Communication with Agile teams, providing knowledge, training, mentoring, and encouragement
• Prepare and Facilitate Agile Open Forums to discuss Agile topics
• Collaborate with the Product Owner on long-term release planning
• Performs duties as a Scrum Master, as needed, for one or more Scrum Teams

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Involvement in the Agile community
• Ability to quickly develop productive relationships with stakeholders and team members
• Strong confidence in leading team meetings and presenting material to large groups
• Knowledge with Microsoft Office products such as PowerPoint, Word, and Excel and other applications such as Confluence and SharePoint

Education

A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline is preferred but not required.

Compensation

Compensation at SimVentions is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, security clearance, work location, skills, knowledge, and competencies, as well as alignment with our corporate compensation plan and contract specific requirements.

The projected annual compensation range for this position is $79,000 - $115,000 (USD). This estimate reflects the standard salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package that SimVentions offers.

Benefits

At SimVentions, we're committed to supporting the total well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit offerings include comprehensive health and welfare plans to serve a variety of needs.

We offer:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive 401(k) programs
• Retirement and Financial Counselors
• Health Savings and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life insurance, short- & long-term disability
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave (e.g., Maternity, Paternity, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military)
• Third Party Employee Assistance Program that offers emotional and lifestyle well-being services, to include free counseling
• Supplemental Benefit Program

Why Work for SimVentions?

SimVentions is about more than just being a place to work with other growth-orientated technically exceptional experts. It's also a fun place to work. Our family-friendly atmosphere encourages our employee-owners to imagine, create, explore, discover, and do great things together.

Support Our Warfighters

SimVentions is a proud supporter of the U.S. military, and we take pride in our ability to provide relevant, game-changing solutions to our armed men and women around the world.

Drive Customer Success

We deliver innovative products and solutions that go beyond the expected. This means you can expect to work with a team that will allow you to grow, have a voice, and make an impact. Get Involved in Giving Back

We believe a well-rounded company starts with well-rounded employees, which is why we offer diverse service opportunities for our team throughout the year.

Build Innovative Technology

SimVentions takes pride in its innovative and cutting-edge technology, so you can be sure that whatever project you work on, you will be having a direct impact on our customer's success.

Work with Brilliant People

We don't just hire the smartest people; we seek experienced, creative individuals who are passionate about their work and thrive in our unique culture.

Create Meaningful Solutions

We are trusted partners with our customers and are provided challenging and meaningful requirements to help them solve.

Employees who join SimVentions will enjoy additional perks like:

• Employee Ownership: Work with the best and help build YOUR company!
• Family focus: Work for a team that recognizes the importance of family time.
• Culture: Add to our culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
• Dress code: Business casual, we like to be comfortable while we work.
• Resources: Excellent facilities, tools, and training opportunities to grow in your field.
• Open communication: Work in an environment where your voice matters.
• Corporate Fellowship: Opportunities to participate in company sports teams and employee-led interest groups for personal and professional development.
• Employee Appreciation: Multiple corporate events throughout the year, including Holiday Events, Company Picnic, Imagineering Day, and more.
• Founding Partner of the FredNats Baseball team: Equitable distribution of tickets for every home game to be enjoyed by our employee-owners and their families from our private suite.
• Food: We have a lot of food around here!

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