JOB SUMMARY:The Planner (PLNR) Product Team seeks a hybrid Scrum Master/Software Engineer who will report to the Product Owner and provide servant leadership while contributing hands on Java development. Approximately 30% of the role's time will be dedicated to facilitating Agile ceremonies (daily stand ups, backlog refinement, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives) and guiding the team through Program Increment (PI) planning, feature decomposition, and cross team dependency management; the remaining 70% will focus on designing, coding, testing, debugging, and maintaining Java applications, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools for the Planner subsystem.
The ideal candidate brings proven Scrum Master experience (certification preferred), 3-5+ years of Java development in a missile defense or high availability systems environment, strong technical and people skills, and familiarity with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) for government financial tracking as a plus. Success will be measured by timely delivery of sprint and PI objectives, high team engagement, rapid impediment removal, and high quality, mission critical software that meets performance, security, and reliability standards.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:- Experience supporting software engineering on DoD programs / missile defense.
- Experience decomposing Agile features into user stories with clear acceptance criteria (PI and Sprint planning).
- Experience working in a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment.
- Experience leading Agile teams supporting complex DoD software systems.
- Agile certifications such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), or Professional Scrum Master (PSM).
EDUCATION: Bachelors with 3+ or Master with 1+ Years of Experience
LOCATION: Full Time/ On-Site in Colorado Springs, CO
CLEARANCE REQUIRMENT: Top Secret w/SCI
DOD 8570 REQUIREMENT: None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
- Remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
- Operate a computer, keyboard, and other office equipment using hands and fingers.
- Communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and through electronic means.
- Occasionally move about the office to access files, office equipment, and meeting spaces.
- Lift and/or move up to 15 pounds as needed.
- Maintain specific vision abilities, including close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:This position is performed within a
secure, classified workspace. Employees must comply with all applicable security protocols and access control procedures, including restrictions on personal electronic devices and the handling of sensitive information.
Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base salary.
Estimated Pay Range
$110,001-$120,000 USD
The Perks- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
- Competitive Compensation
- Training and development programs
- Major offices stocked with snacks and beverages
- Collaborative and cool culture
- Work-life balance and generous paid time off
