Scrum Master

Bellese is a mission-driven Digital Services Company committed to pioneering innovative technology solutions in civic healthcare. Our dedication lies in making a meaningful impact on public health outcomes. Driven by service design, we strive to know the “Why” to understand the healthcare journey for patients, caregivers, providers, payers, and policymakers. Our goal is to design and build solutions that reduce confusion, provide clarity, support decision making, and streamline the process so that we and our partners can focus on providing better health outcomes by improving patient care and reducing costs and burden. Team you will be joining We are seeking a Scrum Master with a proven track record of delivering successful federal projects, preferably with CMS (Centres for Medicare and Medicaid Services), to join our team for a critical project under CMS's Center for Program Integrity (CPI). This role demands a servant leader who can apply agile practices, ensure team productivity, and enhance collaboration in a remote work environment, preferably based in the DMV area. The Opportunity This is a technical project management role that follows lean and agile methodologies to plan and manage product deliveries throughout the development and release lifecycle. The ideal Scrum Master knows how to manage a continuous product backlog grooming process in collaboration with product managers, the integrated product team, and other stakeholders. The Scrum Master helps identify, coordinate, and manage dependencies across teams and performs active risk management throughout the development and release lifecycle. The ideal candidate has experience with lean work management practices, including Scrum, SAFe, and Kanban and can facilitate communication between the customer and the product team to ensure quarterly objectives are being fulfilled. The Scrum Master develops and manages product release plans, consisting of frequent production releases, usability testing with users, and management of feedback throughout lower environments. What you're good at Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews). Guide and coach the team in Agile practices and principles, ensuring the team adheres to Scrum theory, practice, and guidelines. Support the product owner in maintaining the product backlog and ensuring clarity of requirements. Remove impediments to the team’s progress and address any issues that arise. Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team. Ensure effective communication and collaboration among all project stakeholders. Track and communicate team progress, metrics, and performance to stakeholders. Protect the team from external interference to ensure focus on sprint goals. Promote a collaborative and transparent working environment. Required Skills Minimum of 5-7 years of experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar role in an Agile environment. Strong federal experience, preferably with CMS or similar government healthcare initiatives, is a must-have for this role. Experience in facilitating agile ceremonies and coaching teams on agile practices. Preferred qualifications Master’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline. Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification. Familiarity with healthcare data standards and regulations. Experience with JIRA or other agile project management tools. Compensation range: $93,500-$128,000 Closing date: 10/7/2024 U.S. citizen or legal right to work in the United States without sponsorship Bellese Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. In addition to federal law requirements, Bellese Technologies, LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. EEO is the law: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf EEO is the Law Poster Supplement https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf Pay Transparency: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf