Scrum Master

Peraton is looking to hire a Scrum Master to help modernize the Theater Mission Planning Center (TMPC) while ensuring the reliability of today’s operational system. TMPC is the mission planning and execution component of the Tomahawk Weapon System (TWS). This role will have the ability to be a hybrid role but work primarily on-site in Santa Clara, CA or Reston, VA.

 

Responsibilities Include:

 

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective.
• Coach team in Agile methodologies and Scrum best practices to foster self-organization, continuous improvement, and high performance
• Support the Product Owner in managing the product backlog, ensuring it is clear, prioritized, and ready for upcoming sprints
• Work with cross-functional teams to remove impediments and challenges that are hindering progress
• Foster a collaborative team environment and encourage open communication between team members, stakeholders, and leadership
• Track and report team progress and performance metrics using Agile tools (e.g. Azure Dedvops), and ensure the team meets agreed-upon goals and time-lines
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase team efficiency and effectiveness
• Act as a liaison between teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment and clear communication of expectations and priorities

What you'll need:

 

• Experience:  2 years with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA; 6 years in lieu of a degree
• Clearance:  US Citizenship required and active DoD Secret clearance
• Understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and Scrum principles.
• Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies and coaching teams on Agile practices.
• Proficiency with Agile Project Management Tools (e.g. Azure DevOps)
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to remove impediments and resolve conflicts that may arise within teams.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to pro-actively address challenges in a collaborative manner.

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

$80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.