Jobshttps://cgi-veterans.jobs2024-03-27T00:32:31-04:00(USA-VA-Reston) Sr. Scrum Master2024-03-27T00:32:31-04:00https://cgi-veterans.jobs/C674D02322E14C53B42CD162D9B910B426**Sr. Scrum Master**
**Category:** Business Analysis (functional and technical)
**Main location:** United States, Virginia, Reston
**Alternate Location(s):** United States, Texas, Belton
United States, Louisiana, Lafayette
**Position ID:** J0324-1983
**Employment Type:** Full Time
**Position Description:**
CGI has an immediate need for an Sr. Scrum Master to join our financial services team in Reston, VA, Belton, TX or Lafayette, LA. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced team environment supporting one of the largest leaders in the secondary mortgage industry. We take an innovative approach to supporting our client, working side-by-side in an agile environment using emerging technologies.
This position is based in either Reston, VA, Belton, TX or Lafayette, LA, or anywhere in the US where CGI has an office in the Central/Eastern Time Zones.
• We partner with 15 of the top 20 banks globally, and our top 10 banking clients have worked with us for an average of 26 years!
• We have over 73,000+ CGI Members in 40 countries and over 5k+ loyal Clients who are leveraging our end-to-end services across the globe
**Your future duties and responsibilities:**
The Scrum Master will support one or more delivery teams within a fast-paced application development environment. As the Senior Scrum Master, you will be a critical member of the core delivery team empowered to help build high performing teams, build a shippable product, and be responsible for leading Agile transformation.
**Required qualifications to be successful in this role:**
• 8+ years of software development experience (either as PM, BA, tester, or developer)
• 6+ years of experience leading Agile Scrum teams/serving as a Scrum Master in a Large Scale enterprise environment.
Specialized Knowledge & Skills
• Work within the core delivery team empowered/tasked with design, development, modification, and implementation of computer applications, and building high performing delivery teams.
• Serve as an Agile Expert who is responsible and drives the team to deliver releases.
• Engage stakeholders, contributors, and technical resources to get stuff done.
• Contribute and drive the team to Agile Maturity goals and DEV OPS goals.
• Manage multiple/concurrent workstreams end-to-end. Utilize project coordination expertise and tools such as Rally, JIRA, and MS-Project to support upstream and downstream teams throughout SDLC.
• Facilitate the discussions of complex, high value IT delivery projects that require the coordination of development work or technology work on multiple platforms to achieve the desired functionality.
• Communicate committed stories for the upcoming sprint to backlog owners and stakeholders.
• Represent the team daily at the Scrum of Scrums (S2) meeting to report impediments for escalation.
• Facilitate scrum ceremonies for the team (Daily Stand-up, Planning, Retrospective, Grooming & Review/Demo).
• Facilitate impediment resolution in a timely, cost-effective manner.
• Track and produce key metrics (e.g., burndown, burnup, cumulative flow, velocity, etc.)
• Act as a conduit to other teams and LOBs with which the team is interacting.
• Agile experience/knowledge of key agile techniques including SAFe, Kanban, Lean, XP, and Scrum
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Education Requirement:
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Area of Study: Preferred MBA or bachelor’s in computer science, Engineering, or related technical field
• Certifications: Scrum Master Certified
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CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $75,600.00 - $146,900.00.
At CGI we call our professionals “members” to reinforce that all who join our team are, as owners, empowered to participate in the challenges and rewards that come from building a world-class company. CGI’s benefits include:
• Competitive base salaries
• Eligibility to participate in an attractive Share Purchase Plan (SPP) in which the company matches dollar-for-dollar contributions made by eligible employees, up to a maximum, for their job category
• 401(k) Plan and Profit Participation for eligible members
• Generous holidays, vacation, and sick leave plans
• Comprehensive insurance plans that include, among other benefits, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, out-of-county emergency coverage in all countries of employment.
• Back-up childcare, Pet insurance, a Member Assistance Program, a 529 college savings program, a personal financial management tool, lifestyle management programs and more.
**CGI anticipates accepting applications for this position through May 8th, 2024.
**Skills:**
+ Analytical Thinking
+ DevOps
+ Kanban
+ SCRUM
+ Scrum Master
**What you can expect from us:**
**Insights you can act on**
While technology is at the heart of our clients’ digital transformation, we understand that people are at the heart of business success.
When you join CGI, you become a trusted advisor, collaborating with colleagues and clients to bring forward actionable insights that deliver meaningful and sustainable outcomes. We call our employees “members” because they are CGI shareholders and owners and owners who enjoy working and growing together to build a company we are proud of. This has been our Dream since 1976, and it has brought us to where we are today — one of the world’s largest independent providers of IT and business consulting services.
At CGI, we recognize the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create a work culture where all belong and collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities. As an equal-opportunity employer, we want to empower all our members to succeed and grow. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will be happy to assist.
Ready to become part of our success story? Join CGI — where your ideas and actions make a difference.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics.
CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com . You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. **Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a Position ID will not be returned** .
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All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.
CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.(USA-VA-Fairfax) Scrum Master (Sr.) - U.S. Citizenship Required2024-03-14T00:16:22-04:00https://cgi-veterans.jobs/99A7A333B1B14A3F90E979B05B01A01B26**Scrum Master (Sr.) - U.S. Citizenship Required**
**Category:** Cyber Security
**Main location:** United States, Virginia, Fairfax
**Position ID:** J0324-0166
**Employment Type:** Full Time
**Position Description:**
CGI Federal has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Scrum Master. We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic Scrum Master to join our growing team. In support of DHS’s Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) program, the Scrum Master will support a fast-paced development and implementation project using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) to deliver cyber capabilities across multiple Federal agencies. We are seeking a candidate who has proven leadership skills, the ability to think critically and problem-solve, and a track-record of ensuring project milestones and deadlines are met. The position provides the opportunity to expand your horizons by working with many Federal agencies, multiple cybersecurity capabilities, and an industry-leading cloud-based shared services solution.
This position is located in our Fairfax, VA office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable. You will be required to be in our Fairfax, VA office two days per week.
**Your future duties and responsibilities:**
• Responsible for facilitating the daily scrum, sprint planning, sprint demo and retrospective meeting, coaching the team in Agile practices.
• Help team members clarify goals and correctly applying the scrum process.
• Support and report out on Program Increment (PI) planning activities.
• Ensure milestones are reached and deadlines are met throughout project lifecycle.
• Support the maintaining of the project schedule of Agency activities and regularly provide inputs to the projects Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Support the preparation of all contract deliverables for the assigned Federal agencies, including the Agency Cutover Plan and SELC documentation.
• Keep internal and external stakeholders well-informed on team progress and activities.
• Remove blockers and impediments for team.
• Participate in roadmap and innovation sessions to provide input to the shared services roadmap.
**Required qualifications to be successful in this role:**
• Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearance requirements, US citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DHS Entry on Duty (EOD); ideal if candidate already has an active EOD.
• 5+ years of experience.
• Demonstrated ability to coach/mentor team members in Agile methodologies
• Ability to establish working relations at all organizational levels and demonstrate ability to diplomatically and effectively deal with government officials and program office stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Jira, Confluence or other similar tools.
• Ability to act as a Scrum Master to more than one team.
• Ability to balance and prioritize many diverse tasks at once.
Desired qualifications
• Ideal candidate will be SAFe certified or completed SAFe training and engaged in several Agile programs based on SAFe.
• Experience with IT or information security project standards, products, and capabilities.
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $85,800 - $165,200.
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**Skills:**
+ Cyber
+ Scrum Master
**What you can expect from us:**
**Insights you can act on**
While technology is at the heart of our clients’ digital transformation, we understand that people are at the heart of business success.
When you join CGI, you become a trusted advisor, collaborating with colleagues and clients to bring forward actionable insights that deliver meaningful and sustainable outcomes. We call our employees “members” because they are CGI shareholders and owners and owners who enjoy working and growing together to build a company we are proud of. This has been our Dream since 1976, and it has brought us to where we are today — one of the world’s largest independent providers of IT and business consulting services.
At CGI, we recognize the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create a work culture where all belong and collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities. As an equal-opportunity employer, we want to empower all our members to succeed and grow. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will be happy to assist.
Ready to become part of our success story? Join CGI — where your ideas and actions make a difference.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics.
CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com . You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. **Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a Position ID will not be returned** .
We make it easy to translate military experience and skills! Clickhere (https://cgi-veterans.jobs/) to be directed to our site that is dedicated to veterans and transitioning service members.
All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.
CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.(USA-VA-Fairfax) Scrum Master - U.S. Citizenship Required2024-03-13T00:31:32-04:00https://cgi-veterans.jobs/0618CDD40342428FBDC374BF8687C22326**Scrum Master - U.S. Citizenship Required**
**Category:** Business Consulting, Strategy and Digital Transformation
**Main location:** United States, Virginia, Fairfax
**Position ID:** J0324-1032
**Employment Type:** Full Time
**Position Description:**
CGI is seeking an experienced Scrum Master (SM) to support a large SAP software implementation using Agile development teams. The successful candidate will lead the business analysis and SAP development efforts, resolve and escalate impediments, manage risk, help assure value delivery and drive program-level continuous improvement. The SM is accountable for the overall planning, coordination, execution and delivery of value for the Agile teams. The ideal candidate should have an understanding of SAFe Agile and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to be able to assist with transitioning from a traditional waterfall approach into a hybrid SAFe Agile practice. The candidate will work closely with program leads, functional and technical teams and the government client to fully understand and develop the stories that our Agile teams will execute.
This position is located in our Fairfax, VA office; however a hybrid working model is acceptable. You will be required to be in our Fairfax, VA office two days per week.
**Your future duties and responsibilities:**
• Facilitate the coordinated preparation and execution of release planning for the Agile team.
• Work with the Agile Team to prioritize the features to be considered in the next program increment (PI) planning cycle.
• Facilitate the Agile Team’s refinement of features to be considered in the next PI planning cycle to meet the Feature Definition of Ready.
• Assist the Agile Team in communication and coordination with stakeholders and customers during feature definition and delivery.
• Participate in daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, sprint demos and other Agile activities.
• Facilitate effective communication and coordination for and during PI planning.
• Manage changes to the Agile Team’s PI plan and the impacts of those changes.
• Provide regular and open communication across the program and stakeholders for transparency and awareness of progress and impediments.
• Understand, visualize and manage upstream/downstream dependencies.
• Drive delivery and continuous improvement by utilizing feedback and metrics (quality, delivery rate, etc.) to identify areas of opportunity.
• Work with other teams to coordinate development and integration testing across multiple teams.
• Work across stakeholders and teams to continuously improve.
• Participate with management and cross-functional teams as subject matter expert to develop and improve operating policies and procedures related to Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and be an advocate in adopting Agile and SAFe best practices and processes.
**Required qualifications to be successful in this role:**
• Due to the nature of the government contracts, this position requires US Citizenship.
• 7+ years of experience in IT focusing on development projects using Agile frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban.
• Certified Scrum Master.
• Experience with SAFe methodologies.
• Ability to work with the client business owner and end-users to build well-defined Agile stories and work with Functional and Technical staff to build clear acceptance criteria.
• Experience with JIRA and Confluence.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science, business administration or related field.
Desired qualifications
• SAFe certification(s).
• Experience working as a Scum Master in the Federal environment.
• Experience with SAP implementations.
• Experience with Federal Government Financial Management processes.
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $94,500 - $181,800.
\#CGIFederalJob
\#LI-MC3
\#DHSCareers
**Skills:**
+ Agile Business Analysis
+ Jira
+ Scrum Master
**What you can expect from us:**
**Insights you can act on**
While technology is at the heart of our clients’ digital transformation, we understand that people are at the heart of business success.
When you join CGI, you become a trusted advisor, collaborating with colleagues and clients to bring forward actionable insights that deliver meaningful and sustainable outcomes. We call our employees “members” because they are CGI shareholders and owners and owners who enjoy working and growing together to build a company we are proud of. This has been our Dream since 1976, and it has brought us to where we are today — one of the world’s largest independent providers of IT and business consulting services.
At CGI, we recognize the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create a work culture where all belong and collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities. As an equal-opportunity employer, we want to empower all our members to succeed and grow. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will be happy to assist.
Ready to become part of our success story? Join CGI — where your ideas and actions make a difference.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics.
CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com . You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. **Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a Position ID will not be returned** .
We make it easy to translate military experience and skills! Clickhere (https://cgi-veterans.jobs/) to be directed to our site that is dedicated to veterans and transitioning service members.
All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.
CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.(USA-VA-Fairfax) Scrum Master (Mid) - U.S. Citizenship Required2024-01-24T00:14:19-05:00https://cgi-veterans.jobs/71624EE4EE484D7893D44719D553BB4E26**Scrum Master (Mid) - U.S. Citizenship Required**
**Category:** Business Consulting, Strategy and Digital Transformation
**Main location:** United States, Virginia, Fairfax
**Position ID:** J1223-1348
**Employment Type:** Full Time
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**U.S. - CGI Federal roles - Keeping Americans safe**
**Position Description:**
CGI Federal has an exciting opportunity for a Scrum Master. We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic Scrum Master to join our growing team. In support of DHS’s Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) program, the Scrum Master will support a fast-paced development and implementation project using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) to deliver cyber capabilities across multiple Federal agencies. We are seeking a candidate who has proven leadership skills, the ability to think critically and problem-solve, and a track-record of ensuring project milestones and deadlines are met. The position provides the opportunity to expand your horizons by working with many Federal agencies, multiple cybersecurity capabilities and an industry-leading cloud-based shared services solution.
This position is located in our Fairfax, VA office; however a hybrid working model is acceptable. You will be required to be in our Fairfax, VA office two days per week.
**Your future duties and responsibilities:**
• Responsible for facilitating the daily scrum, sprint planning, sprint demo and retrospective meeting, coaching the team in Agile practices
• Help team members clarify goals and correctly applying the scrum process.
• Support and report out on Program Increment (PI) planning activities.
• Ensure milestones are reached and deadlines are met throughout project lifecycle.
• Support the maintaining of the project schedule of Agency activities and regularly provide inputs to the projects Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Support the preparation of all contract deliverables for the assigned Federal agencies, including the Agency Cutover Plan and SELC documentation.
• Keep internal and external stakeholders well-informed on team progress and activities.
• Remove blockers and impediments for team.
• Participate in roadmap and innovation sessions to provide input to the shared services roadmap.
**Required qualifications to be successful in this role:**
• Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearance requirements, US citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DHS Entry on Duty (EOD); ideal if candidate already has an active EOD.
• Demonstrated ability to coach/mentor team members in Agile methodologies.
• Ability to establish working relations at all organizational levels and demonstrate ability to diplomatically and effectively deal with government officials and program office stakeholders
• Proficiency in Jira, Confluence, or other similar tools.
• Ability to act as a Scrum Master to more than one team.
• Ability to balance and prioritize many diverse tasks at once.
Desired qualifications
• Ideal candidate will be SAFe certified or completed SAFe training and engaged in several Agile programs based on SAFe.
• Experience with IT or information security project standards, products and capabilities.
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $84,000 - $161,600.
\#CGIFederalJob
\#LI-MC3
\#DHSCareers
**Skills:**
+ Cyber
+ Scrum Master
**What you can expect from us:**
**Insights you can act on**
While technology is at the heart of our clients’ digital transformation, we understand that people are at the heart of business success.
When you join CGI, you become a trusted advisor, collaborating with colleagues and clients to bring forward actionable insights that deliver meaningful and sustainable outcomes. We call our employees “members” because they are CGI shareholders and owners and owners who enjoy working and growing together to build a company we are proud of. This has been our Dream since 1976, and it has brought us to where we are today — one of the world’s largest independent providers of IT and business consulting services.
At CGI, we recognize the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create a work culture where all belong and collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities. As an equal-opportunity employer, we want to empower all our members to succeed and grow. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will be happy to assist.
Ready to become part of our success story? Join CGI — where your ideas and actions make a difference.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics.
CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com . You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. **Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a Position ID will not be returned** .
We make it easy to translate military experience and skills! Clickhere (https://cgi-veterans.jobs/) to be directed to our site that is dedicated to veterans and transitioning service members.
All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.
CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.