Scrum Master IT Project Manager
SAIC · York County, Virginia, United States
Defense and Space Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees
About the role
The Scrum Master will facilitate Agile ceremonies and manage backlogs to ensure efficient feature delivery for the Air Operations Center team. They will act as a liaison between development and operations teams to support sidecar integration and resolve impediments to progress.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 9 years of IT/engineering experience, including 5 years as a Scrum Master, and hold an active US DoD Secret clearance. A bachelor's degree in a related field is required, though equivalent experience may be considered.
Full description
SAIC, a leading provider of systems development & deployment, targeting and intelligence analysis, systems engineering & integration, and training capabilities and solutions for the US Government, is seeking creative and dedicated professionals to fulfill their career goals and objectives while delivering mission excellence on programs of national importance.
We are seeking a seasoned Scrum Master to join our Langley AFB, VA-based Air Operations Center (AOC) Falconer team. In this role, you will work across the various feature teams to support sidecar integration by working closely in the development and operations & maintenance (O&M) domains. As a Scrum Master, you will be instrumental in driving the success of our Features Delivery Development Team, promoting efficiency, quality, and rapid delivery of features. Your expertise in communication, synchronizing teams, and 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.
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.
SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
