Scrum Master at Aleut Federal, LLC – Colorado Springs, Colorado

ABOUT ALEUT FEDERAL

At Aleut Federal, we believe the company and its mission is just as important as the job you are applying for. Aleut Federal is an Alaskan Native-owned enterprise that aims to support our “Shareholders,” the Unangax, the indigenous people of the Aleutian Islands of Alaska. People are at the core of everything we do. We support our Shareholders by providing excellent service and quality results to our clients and the various branches of the federal government. We engage in local markets, so community service is embedded in our process.

Our culture nurtures the strength of our workforce through mentorship and coaching, providing opportunities for growth and competitive benefits. We support and encourage diversity, inclusion, and accountability at every level.

The Aleut Federal motto is “We are One” because we truly believe that with one heart, one mind, and one purpose, we can accomplish our mission and be an organization anyone would be proud to be a part of.

Position Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Scrum Master that is passionate about leading Agile technical teams to innovate and develop state-of-the-art digital solutions. If you want to join a growing technology company with a reputation for excellence and a commitment to our people and our clients, check us out!

This is a remote role with preference given to individuals residing in the Eastern time zone.

US citizenship required.

Responsibilities:

• Work with our technical teams to execute Agile-based projects for clients, interacting with teams to facilitate scrum ceremonies and working with Product Owner on overall goals and process
• Collaborate with design and development team members and peers regularly to ensure Agile practices are followed while remaining flexible; with continual releases of features
• Manage day-to-day project work, supporting the team and eliminating blockers to keep the work moving forward
• Tracking day-to-day work in Jira, with weekly report outs of key features worked on

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
• > Three (3) years of Scrum Master experience leading scrum teams in various technical delivery projects (e.g., website and app development, software engineering, systems development projects)
• Experience working with cross functional teams (UI/UX, front- and back-end, QA, etc.) for well-coordinated project execution, reporting to customers weekly, monthly, and as requested, and facilitating demos at the team and stakeholder levels
• Exceptional communications skills, with experience interacting with clients, helping to problem solve and guiding prioritization of work, facilitating scrum ceremonies with the utmost professionalism, adhering to time boxes, and recognizing blockers
• Exceptional organizational skills, juggling details on multiple features, blockers, issue resolutions, capacity/load, etc., while responding to client questions and needs, day-to-day
• Help support the program manager with risks and mitigation planning for all delivery impacts.
• Understand and stay close to all requirements ensuring the delivery team is aligned for all assigned tasks and closure.
• Lead and facilitate Agile ceremonies (PI Planning, Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Reviews, Retrospectives) in alignment with the Scaled Agile, Inc. SAFe® (Scaled Agile Framework), ensuring adherence to Lean-Agile principles and continuous improvement practices.
• Salesforce experience required in a Scrum Master capacity

Preferred:

• Advanced Scrum Master or Agile coach certifications
• Salesforce Admin Certification
• Experience providing coaching sessions in Agile practices with clients, other scrum masters, or scrum teams
• SAFe Agile experience and/or certification(s)

We will accept applications for this position until position is filled.

Salary range: 150K to 165K

Aleut offers the following benefits to eligible employees:

• Health insurance
• Dental/Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life insurance
• 401k and match

At Aleut, our culture thrives on diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Integrating diverse perspectives opens up new possibilities, fosters innovation, and fully harnesses our team's potential. We are committed to creating an environment where every employee feels valued, included, and inspired to grow and find purpose. Join us and be part of a culture that celebrates differences and belonging for everyone, without regard to race, color, religion, or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression pregnancy, reproductive health decision, familial responsibilities, marital status, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, or military/veteran status. We welcome everyone as they are!

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