SAIC

Scrum Master

SAIC • $95K — $115K *
Huntsville, AL 35810In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a technical field or equivalent experience (5+ years)
  • At least 5 years as a Scrum Master
  • Strong knowledge of agile principles and practices
  • Experience with CI/CD and automated testing
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Azure DevOps or JIRA
  • Active Secret clearance and US Citizenship required

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate Agile processes such as daily stand-ups and retrospectives
  • Remove obstacles to ensure the team progresses smoothly
  • Promote agile practices and a culture of continuous improvement
  • Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to align on project goals
  • Monitor key performance indicators to improve team performance
  • Support team development through coaching and mentoring
  • Ensure compliance with policies and regulations

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on critical defense projects
  • Collaborative environment with key government customers
  • Professional growth through mentoring and team development
  • Focus on continuous process improvement
  • Engagement in agile practices and methodologies
Full Job Description
Job Description

Are you passionate about agile methodologies and experienced in leading teams to success? Join the SAIC team as a Scrum Master for the Precision Fires/MLRS program located on Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL.

SAIC is seeking a dynamic and proactive Scrum Master who can foster collaboration, work to continuously improve processes, and ensure the successful delivery of critical projects that support national defense. This scrum master role offers the opportunity to shape critical development initiatives while working directly alongside our key government customers.
  • Facilitate Agile Processes: Lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and other scrum ceremonies to ensure effective collaboration and communication within the team.
  • Remove Obstacles: Identify and address any impediments that may hinder the team's progress, facilitating smooth and efficient project execution.
  • Promote Agile Practices: Advocate for and ensure adherence to agile principles and practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning within the team.
  • Collaborate and Coordinate: Work closely with product owners, development teams, and other stakeholders to define and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring alignment with project goals and delivery timelines.
  • Track and Report Metrics: Monitor and report on key performance indicators and agile metrics, using data to drive improvements in team performance and project outcomes.
  • Foster Team Development: Support the professional growth of team members, providing coaching and mentoring to enhance their agile skills and capabilities.
  • Ensure Compliance: Adhere to all relevant policies, standards, and regulations, maintaining the highest standards of accountability and integrity.


Qualifications

Education Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline and five (5)+ years or more experience; Additional six (6) years' experience can be considered in lieu of degree (per contract vehicle).

Clearance Requirements:
  • Must possess an active Secret clearance; US Citizenship required.

Required Experience:
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Scrum Master role
  • Deep understanding of agile principles and practices,
  • Demonstrated experience in the following scrum activities:
    • Scheduling and facilitating scrum events, meetings, decision-making process, and resolving conflicts and issues
    • Monitoring progress and performance, and assisting teams to make improvements
    • Helping product owners and development teams achieve customer satisfaction
    • Leading working sessions with product owners to review and determine requirements, scope, and schedule constraints
    • Guiding and coaching Scrum Teams in using Agile Methodology and Scrum practices
  • Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) and Automated Testing
  • Microsoft Azure DevOps or JIRA

Desired Experience:
  • Experience with defense projects - prior experience in supporting government or defense projects, particularly in the area of weapon systems, department of defense or similar programs
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), SAFe Agilist
  • PMP
  • PMI-ACP


About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
NASDAQ
SAIC
* Ladders Estimates

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