Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a seasoned Scrum Master who will be instrumental in our Feature Delivery Team. The candidate will work across the various feature teams to support sidecar integration by working closely in the development and O&M teams. 

As a Scrum Master, you will be instrumental in driving the success of our team, promoting efficiency, quality, and rapid delivery of features. Your expertise in Agile methodologies will ensure that our development processes are seamless, and our transition from concept to production is smooth and effective, positioning us to meet and exceed our strategic objectives. 

Qualifications

Qualifications : 

· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Business Administration with 8 years of experience, or a Master’s degree and 5 years of experience.

· Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain a Secret clearance.

· Experience with Agile software development tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Trello) to manage backlogs, sprints, and collaborative work.

· Strong facilitation skills, with the ability to guide and manage team dynamics and decision-making processes effectively.

· Champion Agile processes within the feature teams, facilitating ceremonies including daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and sprint reviews.

· Collaboratively work with product owners and development teams to prioritize and groom the product backlog, ensuring clarity, prioritization, and readiness of user stories for sprint commitments.

· Act as a liaison between development teams and operations and maintenance (O&M), fostering a collaborative environment that supports sidecar integration strategies.

· Work closely with developers and the O&M team to ensure that completed features are ready for deployment and that release plans are aligned with operational standards and schedules.

· Introduce and reinforce industry best practices for Agile software development, driving continuous improvement within the team's processes and workflows.

· Impediment Resolution: Proactively identify and address impediments affecting the delivery team's progress, applying problem-solving skills to mitigate issues promptly.

· Demonstrable expertise in Scrum and other Agile methodologies, with a strong understanding of the roles, events, artifacts, and rules inherent in the Agile framework.

· Proficient in backlog management, including user story creation, refinement, and estimation techniques.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building strong relationships across diverse technical and non-technical teams.

· Knowledge of software development lifecycles, DevOps culture, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

· Ability to apply Agile metrics and reporting techniques to assess progress, efficiency, and team performance. 

Desired :

· Professional Scrum Master (PSM) or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification is highly preferred. 

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.


Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

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