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Do you want to make a difference?
Cognosante employees are passionate about improving people’s lives. With an innovative mindset and an unwavering commitment to those we serve, we partner with healthcare, civilian and defense agencies to deliver exceptional public services and programs. Our multi-faceted technology and customer experience (CX) solutions achieve program outcomes, solve critical challenges and create meaningful change. Whether we are helping Veterans access healthcare faster, ensuring that members of the military complete their missions safely, or helping people obtain health insurance, our work touches millions of people. Are you ready to make a difference?
What is the position? As a Scrum Master within the VA HELM (Veterans Affairs Healthcare Environment and Logistics Management) program, you will play a vital role in supporting and leading Agile practices to ensure successful delivery of high-quality software solutions. The VA HELM program aims to modernize, sustain, monitor, and decommission products to create a modern and interoperable supply chain for the Veterans Affairs department. You will work closely with multiple Agile teams, product owners, and stakeholders to facilitate effective collaboration and ensure adherence to Agile principles and practices.
What will I get to do?
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Lead and facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Ensure that all team members actively participate and that the ceremonies are effective in driving progress and continuous improvement.
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Coach and mentor Agile teams, Scrum Masters, and product owners on Agile values, principles, and practices. Help teams in adopting and scaling Agile methodologies, with a focus on SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) 6.0. Provide guidance and support to resolve any conflicts or impediments that may hinder team productivity.
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Foster a collaborative and self-organizing team environment, where individuals are empowered to take ownership and responsibility for their work. Promote effective communication and collaboration between teams, stakeholders, and leadership.
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Establish and track Agile metrics to measure team performance, predictability, and continuous improvement. Prepare and present regular progress reports and metrics to the program leadership, highlighting areas of improvement and potential risks.
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Drive the adoption of Agile best practices and continuous improvement across the program. Identify and implement process improvements, tools, and techniques to enhance team efficiency and delivery quality.
What qualifications do I need?
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Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline). A Master's degree is a plus.
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Active certification as a SAFe Scrum Master (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster® or Professional Scrum Master®).
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Minimum of 5 years of experience working as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach in software development projects, preferably in a large-scale, enterprise-level environment.
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Experience with SAFe implementation and working in SAFe Agile Release Trains (ARTs).
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Demonstrated experience in leading Agile trainings and workshops for teams and stakeholders.
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Strong understanding of Agile principles and practices, and ability to adapt them to specific organizational needs and challenges.
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Note: Additional certifications, such as SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) or Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), are highly desirable and will be considered an advantage.
What additional characteristics will help me thrive?
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In-depth knowledge and experience in Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum, and SAFe 6.0. Certification in SAFe 6.0 is mandatory.
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Strong leadership and facilitation skills to guide Agile teams through complex software development projects.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, including team members, product owners, and senior leadership.
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Proven experience in leading Agile trainings and workshops to educate and empower team members on Agile values, principles, and practices.
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Solid understanding of software development life cycles, with the ability to adapt Agile methodologies to fit the organization's context.
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Ability to manage and resolve conflicts, and to provide timely feedback and guidance to individuals and teams for continuous improvement.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify and address impediments, risks, and issues within Agile teams.
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Familiarity with tools and software commonly used in Agile environments, such as JIRA, Confluence, or similar tools.
What We Offer
Our mission is to provide comprehensive and competitive pay, benefits, services, and programs to eligible employees and their dependents that:
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Ensure optimal health and productivity of our employees
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Support employee retention and attraction
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Provide work/life balance to ensure our employees succeed inside and outside of the office
Compensation
$91,242.70 - $150,555.93
The pay range for this job is determined by various factors, including but not necessarily limited to location, responsibilities of the job, and alignment with market data. When determining a salary for this role, the following factors may be taken into consideration - contract-specific affordability, education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience. The estimate displayed represents the salary range for this position and is just one component of Cognosante’s total compensation package for employees. It is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee.
Cognosante will not provide sponsorship for employment-based immigration benefits for this position.
What We Promise
Cognosante employees are inspired by our bold mission to improve lives. To achieve this mission, we put our people first. No matter where they're located around the nation, our innovative workplaces enable individuals to apply their skills and experience to work toward a greater good.
We foster a winning culture of solution creators built on innovation, collaboration, flexibility, and work-life balance. And we invest in the next generation of diverse talent to foster an inclusive, progressive, adaptable workplace that prioritizes advancement for all. As an affirmative action employer, we are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
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What We Do
We’re solving Americans’ health and safety challenges with technology, innovation, and purpose.
At Cognosante, we help improve how the nation delivers services to its citizens through innovation and transformation. We're committed to creating positive results with lasting impact.
Cognosante was founded to address a critical gap in the health IT market—the need for a smart, nimble company, unencumbered by legacy systems and unafraid to challenge accepted wisdom. We have been able to extend out impact beyond health and into security and social services. Our continued success is the result of our expertise and insights, combined with our actively fostering a culture that encourages diversity of people and ideas.
Every day, we help government agencies solve difficult problems. We’re ensuring health professionals have accurate, secure, and timely health data so Americans get the healthcare they need. We help Federal and state agencies navigate healthcare reform and empower their technology transformations. We’re addressing the social determinants of health to remove barriers to healthcare access. And, we’re proud to help our military do its job more safely by leveraging stronger IT networks and using cybersecurity and biometrics technologies that replace outdated legacy solutions. We’re also helping create more options for Veterans, active duty military personnel, and their families to obtain health services in their communities.
Passionate about what we do, we innovate with purpose.
