Scrum Master

SAIC • Huntsville, AL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a dynamic and proactive Scrum Master for the Precision Fires/MLRS program located on Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL. This role involves fostering collaboration, continuously improving processes, and ensuring the successful delivery of critical projects that support national defense. The Scrum Master will have the opportunity to shape critical development initiatives while working directly alongside key government customers.

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).
• Must possess an active Secret clearance; US Citizenship required.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and other scrum ceremonies to ensure effective collaboration and communication within the team.
• Identify and address any impediments that may hinder the team's progress, facilitating smooth and efficient project execution.
• Advocate for and ensure adherence to agile principles and practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning within the team.
• 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.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators and agile metrics, using data to drive improvements in team performance and project outcomes.
• Support the professional growth of team members, providing coaching and mentoring to enhance their agile skills and capabilities.
• Adhere to all relevant policies, standards, and regulations, maintaining the highest standards of accountability and integrity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level