How is SC, the Portfolio Epic Score (Custom Scoring) value, calculated in Jira Align

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Summary

This article shares information on how the SC value is calculated.

Steps To Replicate

  • Login to JiraAlign(JA) and go To 'Enterprise' from the top menu.

  • Go to 'Strategic Backlog', from the left menu.

  • Select 'Portfolio Epic' from the selections under Strategic Hierarchy.

  • This opens a table with the individual Portfolio EPIC-related values.

Solution

SC calculation is based on the settings under the 'Portfolio Epic (Initiative) Strategy Scoring Type' tab under Settings > Platform > Portfolio Epic (Initiative) Strategy Scoring Type

It is basically the Value Score, which is the average of 'Cost + Profit Potential + Time To Market + Development Risks.'

Updated on March 13, 2025

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