Scrum Master / Agile Coach SME

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Scrum Master / Agile Coach SME to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) to the United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) in support of the development and sustainment of the Space Digital Ecosystem and iNtegration (SpaceDEN). Place of work is in El Segundo, CA.

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

• Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
• Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
• 100% Employee Ownership: we have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
• Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
  • Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  • Flexible schedules
  • 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
  • Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  • Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  • Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
  • Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  • Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
• Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance.

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com.

As a Scrum Master / Agile Coach SME with MTSI, you will provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) to the United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) in support of the development and sustainment of the Space Digital Ecosystem and iNtegration (SpaceDEN). The candidate will work in multi-level classified environments to include Special Access Program (SAP) activities. The successful candidate will possess excellent problem solving skills, initiative, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:

• Coordinating with Program Managers (PMs) and Government leadership to determine prioritization of development and sustainment efforts as they relate to the Risk management Framework (RMF) and Joint Security Implementation Guide (JSIG)/SAP Overlay Implementation Guide (SOIG) controls.
• Leading the development effort of an Agile or Scrum delivery team, ensuring work is prioritized based on business value and in coordination with PMs and technical leads.
• Liaising with stakeholders to incorporate their interests into the release plan while ensuring the team delivers on time and within budget.
• Overseeing for the business aspects of the project, ensuring that the right product is being built in the right order, within budget, and by the deadline.
• Acting as the primary contact for information, work prioritization, and decision-making within the Agile team.
• Coordinating and monitoring the Scrum process from initiation through delivery, ensuring that all targets and requirements are met.
• Promoting self-organization, removing impediments, and maintaining team productivity while ensuring flexibility to rapidly respond to changes.
• Working in Agile/Scrum environments, supporting software development teams.
• Exhibiting excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Support customer reporting in various formats and briefed to various audiences.
• Effectively coordinate with a geographically dispersed team.

• Minimum 8 years of experience as Scrum Master or Agile coach (required) or 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile coach with a related M.S. degree.
• Minimum 2 years of Special Access Program (SAP) experience in the last 5 years.
• Proven experience in Applications/Frameworks (at least two of the following): JIRA, Confluence, Slack, SAFe, or Azure DevOps.
• Experience or knowledge in the following areas: Agile software development, Agile methodologies, and software development life cycle management.
• Proven ability to lead and work in cross-functional teams.
• Possess strong analytic skills.
• Possess the ability to work in a multitasking, quick-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experienced with briefing technical data to various audiences (e.g. peers, customer, and leadership).

Experience Desired:

• Relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience in Space Systems Command.
• Familiarity with security procedures while working in a SCIF/SAPF environment.
• Experience with DoD Acquisition Lifecycle experience and/or Rapid Acquisition / Rapid Delivery experience.
• Experience with Mattermost, Jira, Jira Align, Confluence, and Outlook.
• Understands Digital Engineering execution and strategy.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in information technology or related technical field.
• B.S. in STEM related specialty.
• M.S. in STEM related specialty, Desired.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certification.
• SAFe Scrum Master and SAFe for Teams, Desired.
• SAFe PO/PM or SAFe Advanced Scrum Master, Desired.
• SAFe for Government, Desired.

Clearance Requirements:

• Active Top Secret clearance, SCI eligible.
• SAP eligibility, experience is HIGHLY desired.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

Location/Travel Requirements:

• Place of work is El Segundo, CA area, remote work opportunity is limited.
• May require travel up to 10% of time within the continental United States.

The pay range for this position in California is $140,000/year to $185,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract wages, job- related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via MTSI's internal or external careers site.