Scrum Master at SAIC

Chantilly, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Scrum, Agile, JIRA, Confluence, Trello, Facilitation, Team Dynamics, Problem-Solving, Backlog Management, User Story Creation, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Continuous Improvement, Mission Systems Integration, Scaled Agile Framework, Professional Scrum Master

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

SAIC is seeking a Scrum Master to support SAIC’s Prime Program, Landmark AOS in Chantilly, VA. Landmark AOS is a large SETA program, supporting the NRO’s Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED), responsible for the acquisition of systems over the complete end-to-end life cycle. Responsibilities Include: Work with Agile software development tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Trello) to manage backlogs, sprints, and collaborative work. Championing Agile processes within the feature teams, facilitating ceremonies including daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and sprint reviews. Acting as a liaison between development teams and operations and maintenance (O&M), fostering a collaborative environment that supports sidecar integration strategies. Working closely with developers/platform integrators 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. Proactively identifying and addressing impediments affecting the delivery team's progress, applying problem-solving skills to mitigate issues promptly. Introducing and reinforcing industry best practices for Agile software development/mission systems integration, driving continuous improvement within the team's processes and workflows. Required Experience and Education: Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; PhD and 0 years related experience. Relevant experience to be substituted in lieu of degree. Active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph. Prior scrum master experience (Agile, Scaled Agile Framework [SAFE], etc.) 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. Demonstrable expertise in Scrum and other Agile methodologies, with a strong understanding of the roles, events, artifacts, and rules inherent in the Agile framework. Proficiency 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. Professional Scrum Master (PSM), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification a PLUS!

Responsibilities

The Scrum Master will work with Agile software development tools to manage backlogs and facilitate Agile processes within feature teams. They will also act as a liaison between development teams and operations, ensuring that completed features are ready for deployment.