Scrum Master

SciTec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security. For over forty-five years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to deliver world-class data exploitation capabilities supporting missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance; space domain awareness; and aircraft survivability missions.

Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.

SciTec has an immediate opportunity for a scrum master to support programs focusing on low-latency data processing, fusion, and tracking algorithms for exploitation of remote sensing systems in Boulder, CO. Our ideal candidate will have a technical background in one or more areas of remote sensing development across system design, software development, and data analytics as well as demonstrated success in team leadership and project management. The successful candidate will lead and manage all scrum activities for two teams of engineers developing products for the U.S. Government.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Manage each project’s scope and timeline
• Coordinate sprints, retrospective meetings and daily stand-ups
• Coach team members in Agile frameworks
• Facilitate internal communication and effective collaboration
• Work with customers and product owners to handle backlogs and new requests
• Resolve conflicts and remove obstacles that occur
• Help teams implement changes effectively
• Ensure deliverables are up to quality standards at the end of each sprint
• Guide development teams to higher scrum maturity
• Help build a productive environment where team members ‘own’ the product and enjoy working on it
• Identify programs risks and plans to mitigate, neutralize or otherwise handle risk to ensure program success
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferred with a STEM or Business focus

• Scrum Master Certification and experience with Agile principals
• 5+ years’ US Government or industry experience in government contracts
• 3+ years’ experience leading software product teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent ability to work within a team, fostering teamwork and trust with both external and internal customers
• Excellent ability to develop and maintain customer relationships based on professionalism, responsiveness and ethical conduct
• Excellent ability to readily manage rapidly shifting work priorities and multiple task assignments
• Ability to obtain a DoD SECRET clearance
• Detail oriented
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Candidates who have one or more of the following skills will be preferred:

• Hold an active DoD Final SECRET clearance or higher
• Advanced Degree
• Demonstrated systems engineering experience

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Benefits

SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
• 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
• 80% company paid Dental insurance
• 100% company paid Vision insurance
• 100% company paid Life insurance
• 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
• Short-term Disability insurance
• Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
• Discretionary Performance Bonus
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
• Flexible Work Hours

The pay range for this position is $133,000- $157,000 / year.