COLSA is seeking a Scrum Master to support NASA’s Consolidated Applications and Platform Services (NCAPS) contract, specifically supporting NASA’s Aerospace Capabilities Portfolio Office by managing Agile delivery across fast-moving software, data, and machine-learning development efforts. This is a fully remote position open to candidates residing in the United States, excluding the following states: AR, CT, DE, HI, IA, KS, MT, NE, NJ, NY, RI, SD, VT, WV, and WY.
Responsibilities:
- Facilitate agile delivery end to end: sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives, and backlog refinement, keeping each ceremony focused and time-boxed.
- Work with project leads to translate strategy, priorities, and team resources into executable sprint and release plans, and keep day-to-day execution aligned to those priorities.
- Remove impediments, coordinate cross-team and external dependencies, and protect the team’s focus so it can deliver consistently.
- Produce clear delivery products and overviews (roadmaps, prioritization and trade-off views, delivery and status reporting) that let leadership make informed trade decisions on prioritization and investment.
- Use delivery data to drive efficiency: track metrics (velocity, throughput, burn-down, cycle time, defect rate, and delivery-performance metrics), find where the team loses time or quality, and act on it to measurably improve how the team performs.
- Establish the delivery and quality standards the team works to, document them, and hold the team accountable to them.
- Adapt agile practice to an AI-accelerated pace: streamline planning and coordination so process keeps up with faster development cycles rather than slowing them down.
- Manage the backlog with product owners and project leads, ensuring upcoming work is refined, estimated, and aligned to stakeholder needs.
- Coach and push the team: raise the team’s agile discipline, hold people to commitments and standards, and foster a collaborative, high-performing delivery environment.
At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here: https://www.colsa.com/culture_benefits
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field
- 6 years of experience in agile delivery, Scrum Master, or agile project/program management roles
- Experience facilitating teams that build software, data, and applied AI/ML products
- Experience adapting agile process to fast-moving, AI-driven development
- Active Scrum Master certification (e.g., PSM, CSM, or SAFe Scrum Master)
- Must be willing to undergo a background investigation for a position of NASA Public Trust; US Citizenship required
- Deep, demonstrated command of Scrum and other agile frameworks (Kanban, SAFe, Lean) and servant-leadership practices
- Demonstrated experience translating strategy and priorities into executable team plans and keeping delivery aligned to them
- Demonstrated experience producing delivery metrics, status products, and reporting that support leadership decision-making and prioritization
- Demonstrated use of delivery data and metrics to measurably improve team efficiency and quality (for example, reducing cycle time or defect rates)
- Demonstrated experience setting delivery or quality standards and holding a team accountable to them, and coaching teams to a higher level of performance
- Proficiency with agile delivery tooling (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience coaching or mentoring other Scrum Masters, or scaling agile across multiple teams
- Familiarity with software delivery-performance metrics, for example the DORA (DevOps Research and Assessment) metrics, and building dashboards that give leadership visibility into delivery
- Experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders and programs simultaneously
Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
The salary range, if referenced, represents a good faith estimate. COLSA considers various factors when determining base salary offers, but not limited to, location, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.
COLSA offers a comprehensive and customizeable benefits program which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Supplemental Income Protection Programs, 401(k) with company match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Education & Certification Reimbursement, Employee Discount Program, Paid Time Off and Holidays.
This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 business days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.
Bachelor's degree or higher; 6+ years agile delivery/Scrum Master experience; active Scrum Master certification (PSM, CSM, or SAFe); US citizenship; ability to obtain NASA Public Trust clearance; proficiency with Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps.
Key Responsibilities
- facilitating agile delivery
- removing impediments
- coaching teams
Skills & Tools
Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps
Job Details
- Category: Project and Program Management
- Seniority: Senior Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — Alabama or Florida or Mississippi or Louisiana or Georgia or Texas or Tennessee or Maryland or Virginia or Colorado or Ohio
- Salary: USD 120,000 – 130,000 / year
- Languages: English
Benefits
- 401k matching
- Generous paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement plan
About COLSA Corporation
A technology and engineering company providing IT services and solutions. — Industry: Information Technology