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Clearpath Consulting Group

<p><b>Job Summary</b><br/>We are seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Agile Project Manager / Scrum Master to lead and facilitate agile software development teams within a dynamic enterprise environment. In this role, you will champion Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework), to drive project success from initiation through delivery. Your leadership will ensure seamless collaboration across cross-functional teams, promote continuous improvement, and deliver high-quality solutions aligned with organizational goals. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence project execution, optimize workflows, and foster a culture of agility and innovation.</p><p><b>Required Skills</b></p><p>▸ Agile sprint facilitation &mdash; planning, standups, sprint reviews, retrospectives</p><p>▸ Backlog grooming and product backlog management with government product owners</p><p>▸ SAFe PI Planning facilitation in large-scale enterprise Agile programs</p><p>▸ Jira and Confluence administration &mdash; sprint boards, epics, roadmaps, and reporting</p><p>▸ Velocity tracking, burn-down/burn-up charts, and delivery milestone reporting for federal stakeholders</p><p>▸ Risk identification, escalation, and impediment removal in a federal delivery context</p><p>▸ Release planning and coordination across multiple Agile teams in a federal program</p><p>▸ Federal contracting context &mdash; CDRL deliverables, QASP compliance, and government stakeholder communication</p><p><b>Required &amp; Preferred Certifications</b></p><p>▸ CSM &mdash; Certified Scrum Master (required)</p><p>▸ SAFe Agilist (SA) or SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) &mdash; required for enterprise environments</p><p>▸ PMP &mdash; Project Management Professional (strong differentiator)</p><p>▸ PMI-ACP &mdash; Agile Certified Practitioner (beneficial)</p><p>▸ CSPO &mdash; Certified Scrum Product Owner (beneficial for hybrid PM/PO roles)</p><p><b>Capabilities &amp; Federal Fit</b></p><ul><li>Navigate federal government stakeholder dynamics &mdash; contracting officers, CORs, program managers, and agency IT leadership</li><li>Deliver CDRL artifacts on schedule &mdash; weekly status reports, monthly progress reports, and program-level dashboards</li><li>Adapt Agile practices to federal acquisition constraints without losing delivery velocity</li><li>Prior SSA IT delivery experience is highly sought &mdash; Eric's SSA network is the most direct pipeline for this role</li><li>Multiple concurrent sprint facilitation across a single large federal program</li></ul><p><b>WHAT YOU'LL DO:</b></p><ul><li>Serve as the primary Agile delivery lead for a CGI Federal task area at SSA, managing one or more Scrum teams through sprint cycles and PI Planning events</li><li>Facilitate all Agile ceremonies &mdash; sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives &mdash; and maintain team health and delivery momentum</li><li>Maintain and groom the product backlog in collaboration with the government product owner, CGI program manager, and technical leads</li><li>Track and report team velocity, sprint metrics, and release-level delivery milestones to CGI leadership and SSA government stakeholders</li><li>Identify, escalate, and resolve impediments blocking team delivery &mdash; including cross-team dependencies, environment issues, approval delays, and procurement blockers</li><li>Produce CDRL-compliant deliverables including weekly status reports, risk registers, sprint dashboards, and monthly progress summaries for government contracting officers</li><li>Facilitate SAFe PI Planning events, coordinate across multiple Agile teams, and maintain program-level roadmaps in Jira and Confluence</li><li>Train and coach team members on Agile principles and practices; support continuous improvement initiatives through retrospective action items</li></ul><p><b>WHAT YOU'LL BRING:</b></p><ul><li>3&ndash;5+ years of Agile PM or Scrum Master experience, with at least 2 years on a federal IT program</li><li>CSM required; SAFe Agilist (SA) or SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) required for enterprise delivery roles</li><li>PMP a strong differentiator &mdash; federal clients respond well to candidates with dual Agile + traditional PM credentials</li><li>Advanced Jira/Confluence administration &mdash; you've built sprint boards, program roadmaps, and burndown reports from scratch</li><li>Experience producing federal CDRL deliverables &mdash; you understand the difference between an Agile standup and a government status report, and you can do both</li><li>Prior SSA experience is the single biggest differentiator for this role &mdash; candidates from Leidos, Booz Allen, or CGI's prior SSA programs will be fast-tracked</li><li>Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a Public Trust clearance</li></ul><p>Pay: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour</p><p>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20001</p>

Agile Project Manager / Scrum Master

Edgewater Federal Solutions

<div>Overview:
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Edgewater Federal Solution is seeking a Scrum Master who is responsible for enacting Scrum principles and values on products in partnership with other SMs, Scrum Team&rsquo;s Developers, the Product Owner, and Product Stakeholders and Leadership and ensures adherence to Agile/Scrum values, principles, and practices.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
The work will be performed onsite in Washington, DC. with no remote option. We are only considering candidates that currently live within a 50 mile radius of DC. We are not accepting agency, 1099 or C2C inquiries.</b></p>
Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Identifies dependencies, manages conflicts, and drives success of individual sprints, as well as the overall product.</li><li>
Expert knowledge of agile practices, principles, and frameworks.</li><li>
Works with other Scrum Masters to increase the effectiveness of the application of Scrum or other frameworks across the organization.</li><li>
Ensures that the Scrum team is fully functional and productive by ensuring that the product road map and release plan are developed based on the priorities set by the Product Owner and input from the team.</li><li>
Directs the work of Scrum team members and guides team in prioritizing work based upon knowledge of customer requirements, release schedule, and various dependencies.</li><li>
Addresses and escalates issues, impediments, and roadblocks.</li><li>
Communicates regularly with necessary stakeholders.</li><li>
Facilitates and/or ensures Agile Scrum Events are conducted and embraced in order to drive agile delivery following Product Delivery Lifecycle (PDLC); secures agile team working agreements, Definition of Ready, Definition of Done.</li><li>
Promote a trusting and safe team environment where all team members can raise problems and issues without fear.</li><li>
Identify risks and facilitate team efforts to mitigate impact.</li><li>
Understand and can teach the value around metrics that help teams grow and course correct &ndash; team maturity, customer satisfaction, burndown charts and team velocity.</li><li>
Participate and evangelize the Agile Community of Practice.</li><li>
Participate in the appropriate Scrum of Scrums, as relevant, and Scrum Masters Forum.</li><li>
Mentors other Scrum Masters in the organization.</li><li>
Coach stakeholders and other leaders outside of the teams on the most effective ways to interact and get value from the teams.</li><li>
Works with the Product Owner to ensure that goals, scope, and product domain are understood and practiced.<br>
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Qualifications:
<ul><li>Advanced Certified Scrum Master (A-CSM) required, CSP-SM and other related agile certifications preferred.</li><li>
Requires extensive years of relevant experience as a Scrum Master.</li><li>
US citizenship is required per contract to obtain an employee badge.</li><li>
Must currently live within a 50 mile radius of DC.</li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree specializing in computer science, project management, business administration, or information technology from an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of directly related education and/or experience.</li><li>
Expert understanding of Agile methodologies.</li><li>
Works independently with minimal supervision and direction. Mentors and coaches other Scrum Masters in the organization.</li></ul><p><b>
Salary: $145,000.00 - $150,000.00</b></p><p>
Additional benefits include:</p><ul><li>
Paid Time Off &amp; Holiday Pay</li><li>
Medical Insurance</li><li>
Dental Insurance</li><li>
Vision Insurance</li><li>
Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&amp;D</li><li>
Flexible Spending Accounts</li><li>
Pre-Tax 401K and/or After-Tax Roth IRA (with employer matching contribution)</li><li>
Tuition and Technical Training Reimbursement</li><li>
Exercise Reimbursement</li><li>
Computer Reimbursement</li><li>
Employee Assistance Program</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
About Us:</b></p><p>
Edgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firm located near Frederick, MD. The company was founded in 2002 with the vision of being highly recognized and admired for supporting customer missions through employee empowerment, exceptional services, and timely delivery. Edgewater is ISO 9001, 20000-1, 27001 certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services, and has been named in the Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington Area Small Companies from 2018 through 2025.</p><p></p><p><br>
It has been and continues to be the policy of Edgewater Federal Solutions to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, and/or other status protected by applicable law. #LI-SW1</p></div>

Senior Scrum Master

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Edgewater Federal Solutions is currently seeking Agile Program Manager to support our federal client, located in Washington, DC.The Agile Program Manager is responsible for leading the strategic direction and operational execution of the organization's Agile transformation program. This senior role will be responsible for driving team maturity, ensuring Agile resource effectiveness, maintaining playbook consistency, and achieving measurable business value across multiple teams, with planned expansion. The person will work closely with the manager of the Transformation Office, program sponsors, and business stakeholders to build a sustainable, data-driven Agile program that adapts to the organizational culture while maintaining rigor and consistency. This is a strategic role requiring someone who can both operate and innovate&mdash;executing day-to-day program management while shaping the future direction of organization's Agile practices. <b>This is onsite in DC with no remote option. We are only considering candidates that currently reside within a 50 mile radius of D.C.</b></div>
Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Establish and maintain transparency with program stakeholders through meaningful status reporting, proactive communication of changes, data-driven insights on team progress, and regular engagement with sponsors and business stakeholders</li><li>
Drive team maturity progression by implementing and maintaining assessment frameworks, ensuring Agile Coaches create and execute coaching plans, measuring advancement, and recommending maturity models and metrics beyond velocity/throughput.</li><li>
Ensure Agile resource effectiveness by establishing performance standards for Agile Coaches and Scrum Masters, monitoring coaching quality, resolving team/coach conflicts, and providing evidence-based recommendations on resource performance.</li><li>
Ensure consistent application of the Agile playbook across all teams, coaches, and Scrum Masters to maintain standardization, alignment, and continuity in Agile practices.</li><li>
Drive business value realization by ensuring Agile teams deliver work that meets expected business outcomes through coaching oversight, metrics analysis, and alignment between team outputs and program objectives.</li><li>
Build sustainable program governance through documented processes, stakeholder engagement rhythms, risk management protocols, resource management systems, and strategic recommendations that enable long-term program success.</li><li>
Shape program strategy by continuously assessing program effectiveness, piloting innovative practices, recommending adaptations to our Agile approach, and ensuring the program evolves with organizational maturity.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<ul><li>At least ten (10) years of professional experience with at least 5+ years leading enterprise Agile transformations.</li><li><div>
US citizenshp is required to obtain an employee badge.</div></li><li>
At least five (5) years of hands-on experience and proven track record of coaching teams.
</li><li>At least three (3) years of experience of effective project/program management or systems engineering experience demonstrating ability to manage complex initiatives.</li><li>
Deep expertise in multiple Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, or similar) with ability to adapt practices to organizational culture rather than rigid framework adherence.</li><li><div>
Demonstrated ability to define and implement Agile maturity models and assessment frameworks.</div></li><li><div>
Strategic thinker with track record of evolving Agile practices, recommending improvements, and driving organizational change.</div></li><li><div>
Excellent stakeholder management skills with ability to engage and influence senior leadership, sponsors, and business stakeholders.</div></li><li><div>
Experience building sustainable governance models including documentation standards, engagement rhythms, and risk management.</div></li><li><div>
Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving skills for addressing team dynamics and resource challenges.</div></li><li>
Excellent communication skills including status reporting, presentations, and facilitation.</li><li><div>
Industry leading Agile practitioner certifications such as Certified Scrum Master, Certified Scrum Product Owner, PMP-ACP, or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), etc.</div></li><li><div>
Bachelor's degree in relevant field; advanced degree preferred.</div></li><li><div>
Government or highly regulated industry experience preferred.</div></li></ul><div>
Salary: $190k - $195k per year</div><div></div><div><br>
Additional benefits include:</div><ul><li>
Paid Time Off &amp; Holiday Pay</li><li>
Medical Insurance</li><li>
Dental Insurance</li><li>
Vision Insurance</li><li>
Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&amp;D</li><li>
Flexible Spending Accounts</li><li>
Pre-Tax 401K and/or After-Tax Roth IRA (with employer matching contribution)</li><li>
Tuition and Technical Training Reimbursement</li><li>
Exercise Reimbursement</li><li>
Computer Reimbursement</li><li>
Employee Assistance Program</li></ul><div><b>
About Us:</b></div><div>
Edgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firm located in Frederick, MD. The company was founded in 2002 with the vision of being highly recognized and admired for supporting customer missions through employee empowerment, exceptional services and timely delivery. Edgewater Federal Solutions is ISO 9001, 20000-1, 270001 certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services, and has been named in the Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington Area Small Companies for 2018 through 2025.</div><div></div><div><br>
It has been and continues to be the policy of Edgewater Federal Solutions to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, and/or other statuses protected by applicable law.</div><div>
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Agile Program Manager

Noblis

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Position Overview</b></div><div>
The Agile and Cloud Subject Matter Expert (SME) supports multiple FAA program capabilities and segments, including future upgrades, Cloud adoption/expansion, API Management, and other emerging initiatives. This role plays a critical part in advancing cloud adoption, Agile delivery maturity, and DevSecOps transformation in alignment with the FAA&rsquo;s Automation Evolution Strategy (AES).</div><div></div><div><br>
The SME ensures that providing flight data, airspace information, and related capabilities are delivered through a secure, scalable, and cloud-integrated service-oriented architecture.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Key Responsibilities</b></div><ul><li>
Support Agile and cloud transformation initiatives across FAA Program segments, including technology upgrades and system enhancements, cloud-based solutions, and API Management</li><li>
Align capabilities and delivery practices with FAA Automation Evolution Strategy (AES) objectives</li><li>
Lead adoption and implementation of Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, SAFe) across program teams</li><li>
Drive DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD pipeline development, automated testing, and secure code integration</li><li>
Provide guidance on cloud architecture, migration strategies, and optimization within AWS, Azure, or similar environments</li><li>
Enhance cloud-native capabilities, ensuring scalability, resilience, and performance of services</li><li>
Collaborate with engineering, architecture, and operations teams to modernize infrastructure and service delivery models</li><li>
Implement and improve service monitoring, observability, and performance management capabilities</li><li>
Support authentication, authorization, and security enhancements across platforms and services</li><li>
Facilitate cross-team coordination to ensure alignment between Agile delivery, cloud infrastructure, and mission requirements</li><li>
Identify process improvement opportunities to accelerate delivery timelines and increase operational efficiency</li><li>
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to teams adopting Agile, cloud, and DevSecOps practices</li></ul>
Required Qualifications:
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field and 16+ years of relevant experience in API management, enterprise integration, or large-scale system modernization;</li><li><div><ul><li>
or, a Master's degree with 13 years total</li><li>
or, an Associates Degree with an additional 5 years (total of 21 years) of experience</li></ul></div></li></ul><ul><li>
Experience supporting FAA, NAS systems, or similar federal/aviation programs</li><li>
Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe) and experience leading Agile transformations</li><li>
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and cloud-native architectures</li><li>
Experience implementing DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks</li><li>
Knowledge of service-oriented architecture (SOA), microservices, and distributed systems</li><li>
Experience with system monitoring, observability tools, and performance optimization</li><li>
Understanding of authentication and security frameworks in cloud environments</li><li>
Strong collaboration and communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders</li><li>
U.S. Citizen or Green Card Permanent Resident (3+ years U.S residency)</li></ul>
Desired Qualifications:
<ul><li>Familiarity with NAS systems, aviation data services, or air traffic management environments</li><li>
Knowledge of federal cybersecurity and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP)</li><li>
Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)</li><li>
Background in infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)</li><li>
Certifications in Agile (CSM, SAFe), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), or DevSecOps practices</li><li>
Experience implementing advanced monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk)</li><li>
PMP, ITIL, or related process and program management certifications</li></ul>
Overview:
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Overview</b></div><div>
Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation&rsquo;s toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers&rsquo; most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.</div><div></div><div><br>
We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Why Work at Noblis</b></div><div></div><div><br>
At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission‑driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.</div><div></div><div><br>
Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well‑being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug‑free workplace.</div><div></div><div><i><br>
Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.</i></div>
Commitment to Non-Discrimination:
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.</div><div></div><div><br>
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.</div><div>
EEO is the Law | E-Verify | Right to Work</div><br>
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Total Rewards:
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At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.</div><div></div><div><br>
Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis&rsquo; total compensation package.</div><br>
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Posted Salary Range: USD $127,100.00 - USD $198,575.00 /Yr.</div>

Agile and Cloud Subject Matter Expert (SME)

MetroStar

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   To apply for this position, please submit your resume via the form below or through our careers page:&nbsp;https://www.metrostar.com/jobs/
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  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
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Scrum Master (5565)

Unissant

<div><p>Unissant, Inc. delivers innovative capabilities to the agencies that keep our nation healthy and safe. We apply our domain expertise, data acumen, and technology know-how to achieve breakthrough results for our clients. Working collaboratively, we advance missions and careers through a focus on honesty, integrity, and dependability. We continuously look for talent, excited to join that effort. To learn more about our exciting organization, please visit us at <b>www.unissant.com</b>.</p><p>
We are seeking a <b>Program Director</b> (PD) to join our team and support our client in the Washington DC metro area. The Program Director must have at least 10 years of Program Management experience involving large Information Technology (IT) program(s), including Agile software development methodologies and related systems supporting federal Homeland Security customers.
</p><p>The selected candidate will be responsible for overall delivery, performance, and organic growth of the program, including oversight, subcontractor and resource management, risk management, service delivery, customer relationship management, service operations, and incident management for a large enterprise IT software development, operations and maintenance program environment.</p><p><b>
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</b></p><p>
The Director will</p><ul><li>
Serve as the primary liaison with the federal customer, leading regular meetings and ad hoc discussions to ensure effective communication and alignment. Act as the single point of contact for resolving contract issues, managing shifting priorities, and collaborating with government leadership to address high-priority tasks promptly and effectively</li><li>
Oversee all project management and administrative functions associated with the contract, scheduled/delivery, personnel, onboarding, subcontracts, maintaining accountability for successful execution and delivery of program objectives</li><li>
Lead a team of senior professionals to deliver exceptional services, ensuring proper resource allocation, team communication, performance management, and reporting. Oversee contractor clearance submissions, PIV card processing, GFE issuance, and management of all required government documentation to meet contract objectives and customer expectations</li><li>
Work with individual Project Managers to manage P&amp;L, budgets and forecast through financial controls as well as establish and implement metrics and key performance indicators to manage various projects and report results to senior management and the customer</li><li>
Collaborate closely with Government Contracting Officer Representatives, other contractors, agile team leaders, and Unissant Project Managers to ensure project oversight and milestone delivery. Communicate and keep Unissant management and client stakeholders aware of project status, budget utilization, issues, risks, and successes. Escalate critical items as needed</li><li>
Proactively identify and advocate for opportunities to enhance program efficiencies and introduce innovative approaches and deliver added value to the customer. Develop and present business cases that clearly articulate and quantify the potential return on investment for expanded program initiatives beyond the current scope</li></ul><p><b>
Work Experience (Required):</b></p><ul><li>
Must have prior portfolio and/or program management experience overseeing revenue in $80M-$150M range with at least 10-15 years in IT systems integration and/or large IT service organizations, including managing client relationships and expectations at the management level</li><li>
Experience and understanding of managing complex, multi-contractor development and delivery efforts</li><li>
Experience leading highly effective teams in agile software delivery, application modernization, cloud migration and architectural transition experience</li><li>
Must have proven experience with conflict resolution and demonstrate strengths in organizational skills required in selecting, motivating and developing support staff</li><li>
Demonstrate proven track record to successfully manage software development projects, identify operational and process risks, and formulate and implement effective mitigation strategies</li></ul><p><b>
Job Skills:</b></p><ul><li>
Knowledge of IT Agile Methodologies (DevOps/DevSecOps)</li><li>
Knowledge of Homeland Security Customers, Missions, and Systems preferred</li><li>
Enthusiastic, proactive, positive attitude with great listening skills and high integrity</li><li>
Ability to teach, grow and coach a team</li><li>
Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail and ability to effectively manage programs supporting multiple businesses</li><li>
Ability to think and act strategically and proactively</li><li>
Strong desire to mentor, coach team members while providing oversight for all aspects of relevant Program(s)</li><li>
Able to work under pressure (at times) and to be extremely flexible under changing priorities</li><li>
Able to find innovative ways to solve problems</li></ul><p><b>
Education:</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor's Degree is required. Preferably in the following fields or similar: Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Operations Management</li><li>
MBA/Master's Degree in a relevant field of study preferred</li></ul><p><b>
Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:</b></p><ul><li>
This position requires the candidate to be a US citizen with current or active DHS clearance; active or prior TS/SCI is preferred</li><li>
CSM certification preferred</li><li>
Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) is required</li></ul><p><b>
Communication Skills:</b></p><ul><li>
Excellent verbal and written skills, ability to present proposals and performance data, comfortable interfacing all levels of organization</li><li>
Ability to interface, inspire, and motivate at various levels of the organization and with client stakeholders</li><li>
Ability to convey complex technical, architectural, and strategic information to non-technical individuals</li><li>
Demonstrated experience communicating effectively across internal and external organizations</li><li>
Ability to work well in a matrixed team environment</li></ul><p><b>
Travel:</b></p><ul><li>
This is an on-site position in the Northern Virginia</li></ul><p><b>
Environmental Requirements:</b></p><ul><li>
Mainly sedentary; in an office environment.</li><li>
May be required to lift up to ten (10) pounds</li><li>
Flexible in working extended hours</li></ul><p><i>
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Unissant management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, where applicable and available, reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.</i></p><p><i>
Please note: Candidate(s) will be required to go through pre-employment screening.</i></p><p><i>
Unissant, Inc. is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer! (EOE; M/F/Disability/Vets)</i></p></div><p></p>

Program Director

Bart & Associates, Inc.

<div><p><b>Project Manager Technical Lead:</b></p><p>
At B&amp;A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&amp;A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&amp;A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value &ndash; not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We&rsquo;d love for you to join our team!</p><p><b>
Job Summary:</b></p><p>
B&amp;A is looking for an <b>Project Manager Technical Lead </b>to join a contract with a federal government client in support of an important mission. The Project Manager Technical Lead serves as the overall manager of the contract and the single point of contact for the Government for the resolution of all contracts-related issues. This role provides both <b>technical leadership and project management oversight</b>, ensuring high-quality service delivery in accordance with contract requirements, the AO ITPM framework, and Judiciary Agile Guidelines.</p><p><b>
Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>
Serve as the overall contract manager and primary point of contact for Government stakeholders, including resolution of contract-related issues.</li><li>
Lead and oversee contractor team activities to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of all contract tasks and deliverables.</li><li>
Provide technical leadership for system analysis, design, prototyping, enhancements, and production support.</li><li>
Ensure system security by addressing vulnerabilities, preventing new risks, and protecting Defender Program data.</li><li>
Maintain system baselines, version control, and consistent deployments across development, production, and failover environments.</li><li>
Monitor and evaluate system technologies for upgrades and continuous improvement.</li><li>
Manage, mentor, and coach team members to support successful task execution.</li><li>
Identify, manage, and communicate risks and issues, escalating to the COR as needed.</li><li>
Ensure all work aligns with the AO ITPM framework and Judiciary Agile Guidelines.</li><li>
Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews/demos, and retrospectives.</li><li>
Collaborate with the Product Owner to define, prioritize, and manage the product backlog.</li><li>
Support system reporting, ad hoc data requests, and troubleshooting of enhancements and production issues.</li></ul><p><b>
Education and Experience:</b></p><ul><li><b>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree</b> in Computer Science, Information Science, or a related field.<br>
<b>OR</b></li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in any field <b>plus</b> a relevant professional certification, such as: Project Management Professional (PMP) &ndash; PMI, PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM).</li></ul><p><b>
Required Skills:</b></p><ul><li>
Strong project management and technical leadership skills supporting complex IT systems</li><li>
Experience managing Agile software development efforts and facilitating Agile ceremonies</li><li>
In-depth understanding of system architecture, application development, and deployment processes</li><li>
Expertise in version control, configuration management, and multi-environment deployments</li><li>
Proficiency in identifying, mitigating, and communicating program risks and issues</li><li>
Working knowledge of application security principles, vulnerability remediation, and secure development practices</li><li>
Experience with modern application technologies (e.g., Java/Jakarta frameworks, web servers, databases)</li><li>
Ability to mentor and manage technical teams in a contract-driven environment</li><li>
Strong written and verbal communication skills for Government and stakeholder engagement</li><li>
Ability to support system reporting, data requests, and production troubleshooting</li></ul><p><b>
Security Clearance:</b></p><ul><li><b>
US Citizen, eligible to obtain a clearance.</b></li></ul><p><b>
More About B&amp;A:</b></p><p><b><i>
Notable Clients</i></b><br>
B&amp;A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.</p><p><b><i>
Benefits and Programs</i></b></p><p></p><p><br>
B&amp;A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life &amp; AD&amp;D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&amp;A employees enjoy paid time off, B&amp;A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&amp;A&rsquo;s 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.</p><p>
B&amp;A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include:</p><ul><li>
The B&amp;A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more</li><li>
A formal mentorship program</li><li>
Job shadowing and cross training opportunities</li><li>
Brand Ambassador program</li><li>
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more</li><li>
Monthly teambuilding events</li><li>
B&amp;A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&amp;A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&amp;A, #VolunteeringWithB&amp;A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&amp;A, and more</li></ul><p>
At B&amp;A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&amp;A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&amp;A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.</p><p><b>
EEO</b></p><p>
B&amp;A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&amp;A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&amp;A&rsquo;s offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&amp;A is providing services, and to all work-related activities.</p><p>
EEO is the Law</p><p>
B&amp;A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee&rsquo;s I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.</p></div>

Project Manager Technical Lead

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