Scrum Master

LTS is seeking a candidate for the position of Scrum Master to support the VISTA/Electronic Health Records Modernization (EHRM) Team within the Office of Information Technology of the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. The environment is dynamic, and client needs are often evolving; flexibility and forward-thinking views are important for success.

LTS provides trusted consulting, and solutions in an increasingly complex and growing world. Our deep expertise in technology and analytics helps us serve a broad constituency of clients that range from cabinet-level departments of the U.S. Government to the largest Federal IT contractors in the world.

LTS is a leading information technology (IT) provider for mission critical systems leveraging the latest technologies to deliver cutting edge solutions from small mobile applications to large, complex enterprise applications. Our professionals specialize in multiple disciplines including program management, system integration, system design, system development, cybersecurity, infrastructure and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and facilitating stand-up meetings, reviews, retrospectives, sprint to monitor project progress and resolve any issues the team may be experiencing
• Assisting the team with making appropriate commitments through story selection and task definition; identifying and removing impediments
• Preventing distractions that interfere with the ability of the team to deliver on release goals, facilitating discussion and conflict resolution
• Manage JIRA board and backlog for sprint execution, guide and support the team in tracking tasks, progress, reporting, escalation, and metrics.
• Ensures goals and tasks are clearly documented, keeping Jira up to date and organized for the teams’ usage, supports quality reviews of artifacts
• Coordinates large scope planning efforts with internal and Government management personnel.
• Promote and ensure Scrum values and framework adherence including commitment, focus, openness, respect, transparency, and continuous improvement.
  
  

Required Skills And Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, Operations Research, or related field with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• An additional 5-7 years of experience or industry related certification in lieu of a degree is required.
• Strong analytical and investigation skills.
• Strong ability to explain intricate and complicated concepts and ideas.
• Experience working in an IT environment.
• Ability to deliver on-time, meaningful outcomes, while coordinating multiple assignments, maintaining a positive attitude, and providing exemplary customer service.
• Proficient with Jira, MS Teams, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance.
  
  

Preferred Skills And Experience

• VA experience.
• Experience applying traditional Scrum Master techniques in non-traditional development teams.
• Experience with large organization transformations.
  
  

LTS is committed to offering eligible employees comprehensive benefits that will provide them with options intended to meet their needs and the needs of their family.