Description
ICF is a mission-driven company filled with people who care deeply about improving the lives of others and making the world a better place. Our core values include Embracing Difference; we seek candidates who are passionate about building a culture that encourages, embraces, and hires dimensions of difference.
Our Health Engineering Systems (HES) team works side by side with customers to articulate a vision for success, and then make it happen. We know successdoesn'thappen by accident. It takes the right team of people, working together on the right solutions for the customer. We are looking for a seasoned Scrum Master who will be a key driver to make this happen.
We are seeking an energetic Senior Scrum Master with AgileSAFeexperience tofacilitateand guide teams to deliver high-quality products thatmeetsuser needs. You willinterface withProduct Owners and RTE/Delivery leads to ensureSAFemethodologies are followed for project execution. You will be working on a mission critical software program whose goal is toconsolidate, modernize, and enhancea suite of applicationsthatsupportsMedicaid.
Responsibilities:
Apply Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)methodologyand work closely with the release train engineer (RTE), product owner, scrum team, and other stakeholders such as product end users
Guide teams to deliver high-quality products, improve team efficiency while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Work with teams toidentifyand remove impediments that may hinder their progress
Track and monitor team performance metrics, such asvelocity,burn-down charts, to ensureoptimalproductivity.
Provider regular reports on team performance, risks,successesand failures to the program leadership team
Facilitate PI planning events and working session meetings to discuss scope,scheduleand requirements with product owners
Help the Product Owner with prioritization, risk management, and scope
Manage product quality, releases, and delivery
Manage lightweight, living planning documents, like an Agile Product Roadmap
Conduct all Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, daily Scrum Meetings, Sprint Reviews, and Sprint Retrospectives
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum ofsix(6)years experienceas a Scrum Master, Product Owner, or Product Manager for a software development team.
Must be able to obtain andmaintaina publictrust clearance
Candidate mustresidein the US,be authorized towork in the US, and work must be performed in the US
Must have lived in the US 3 full years out of the last 5 years
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Scienceor similar field
Master’s degree preferred
Hands-on experience leading multiple Scrum teams in a variety of contexts (different team sizes, different organizations,different cultures, co-located vs. distributed,etc)
Track recordof continued and recent education in Scrum, including training, conferences, user groups, self-study, etc. Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Scrum Master certification (PSM I, CSM) preferred
Knowledge of other Agile methodologies like Kanban
Experience with Agile techniques: User Stories, TDD, BDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, ContinuousDelivery ,Automated Testing
Expertisewith JIRA, Confluence, and the Atlassian suite
Experience using JIRA's Agile performance metrics to drive accountability and continuous improvement
Knowledge of Human Centered Design approach for developing digital services
Professional Skills:
Hands-on experience leading multiple Scrum teams in a variety of contexts (different team sizes, different organizations,different cultures, co-located vs. distributed,etc)
Track recordof continued and recent education in Scrum, including training, conferences, user groups, self-study, etc. Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Scrum Master certification (PSM I, CSM) preferred
Knowledge of other Agile methodologies like Kanban
Experience with Agile techniques: User Stories, TDD, BDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, ContinuousDelivery ,Automated Testing
Expertisewith JIRA, Confluence, and the Atlassian suite
Experience using JIRA's Agile performance metrics to drive accountability and continuous improvement
Knowledge of Human Centered Design approach for developing digital services
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly skilled in team facilitation, conflict resolution, implementing best practices, team empowerment and creating a culture of transparency
Job Location:This position requires that the job be performed in the United States. If you accept this position, you should note that ICF doesmonitoremployee work locations and blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IPaddresses, andalso prohibits personal VPN connections.
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Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.Together, our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEOpolicy.
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However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodationthat involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. Weare dedicated to providingthe necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$98,614.00 - $167,644.00Nationwide Remote Office (US99)