Scrum Master

SAIC • Chantilly, VA

5h • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Scrum Master (PSM), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification a PLUS!

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees