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agile project manager scrum master

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

<div>Overview:
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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

American College of Cardiology (ACC)

<div><p>In this role, you will have an opportunity to work closely with stakeholders across the ACC to manage and lead enterprise projects. You will be part of a scrum team and work with other agile teams to contribute to the scrum backlog and execute projects in a transparent and open communication approach.</p></div>
<br><div><div><p>At the American College of Cardiology, we bring our hearts to work.
</p><p>We are a 500-person organization dedicated and committed to our mission to transform cardiovascular care and improve heart health for all for more than 75 years. When you join our team, you become part of a culture that envisions a world where science, innovation and knowledge optimize cardiovascular care and outcomes.
</p><p>Every day, we are committed to supporting our more than 60,000 members and their patients around the globe and in doing so, ensure our staff have a positive environment of teamwork, collaboration, professionalism and excellence. To learn more about why ACC has been recognized as a great place to work, please visit our site, www.acc.org/jobs .
</p><p><b>What We Offer:
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ACC values all members of our College family, including ACC staff. As the foundation of the organization, ACC staff enjoy world-class benefits and a culture of work-life balance. Our benefit offerings include insurance (medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability, and supplemental options), generous paid time off (pre-loaded vacation and sick, 12 holidays and an organizational shut-down during the last week of the year, parental leave, 2 community service days, and half-day summer Fridays), tuition assistance and a very competitive 10% retirement contribution after a year of service, and much more! You can visit our careers site for an overview of our full offerings. Please note that these offerings may change at any time.
</p><p>ACC believes in fair and equitable pay. Multiple factors are taken into consideration when we determine what salary to offer a selected candidate. These factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate&rsquo;s work experience, education and training, as well as internal equity, market, and business considerations. Our salary ranges differ based on the cost of labor in the local market where the job will be performed.
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The salary ranges for will vary based on the local labor market; ACC&rsquo;s Recruitment Team will be able to provide more information to candidates during initial discussions.
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ACC is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all candidates and employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans. ACC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact Katie Sarreal, HR Business Partner at ksarreal@acc.org or (202)375-6351.</p></div></div>
<br><div><p><b>Required Qualifications:
</b></p><ul><li><p>Proven Project Management, business requirements/process experience in both Agile and waterfall methodologies.
</p></li><li><p>Strong working knowledge of enterprise software tools including JIRA, MS Project, Visio, SQL, and Microsoft O365.
</p></li><li><p>Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment and is also independent, and self-directed towards a proactive solution approach.
</p></li><li><p>Exceptional customer focus, time management, verbal and written communication skills.
</p></li><li><p>Experience with software development processes, system interactions, with an ability to navigate complex systems.
</p></li><li><p>Proven experience coordinating or leading project initiatives
</p></li><li><p>Experience leading delivery of large‑scale data collection systems, data warehousing, ETL processes, and business intelligence solutions.
</p></li><li><p>A willingness, desire, and aptitude to learn new technologies.
</p></li><li><p>A willingness to continually improve processes and share lessons learned.
</p></li><li><p>Flexibility to adjust with shifting priorities and possess strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
</p></li><li><p>Working knowledge/experience of the scrum framework, scrum values, and scrum process.
</p></li><li><p>Possess excellent conflict resolution, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.<br>
</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Preferred Qualifications:
</b></p><ul><li><p>Scrum master certification, e.g. Scrum Alliance, PMI, or Scrum.org
</p></li><li><p>Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
</p></li><li><p>Experience with Microsoft Project Online (MSPOL)
</p></li><li><p>Experience with Microsoft Power BI
</p></li><li><p>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in information technology, computer science, or business administration
</p></li><li><p>Experience with projects using .NET, SQL and MongoDB
</p></li><li><p>Some exposure or experience with Web Content Management Systems (CMS) such as Sitefinity and Sitecore
</p></li><li><p>Experience with Salesforce a plus</p></li></ul></div>
<br><div><ul><li><p>Manage RFP/SOW process when onboarding vendors
</p></li><li><p>Manage and lead enterprise projects in support of your team and business colleagues.
</p></li><li><p>Contribute to a scrum backlog and execute projects in a transparent and open communication approach.
</p></li><li><p>Coach the team in using industry-standard Agile methodology and scrum practices and utilize best practices to help the team achieve customer satisfaction.
</p></li><li><p>Facilitate and/or assist the IT Product Owner with the various scrum meetings e.g., daily scrum, sprint planning, sprint demo and sprint retrospective.
</p></li><li><p>Assist the team to create/organize user stories and/or assist in testing to help them achieve the sprint goals.
</p></li><li><p>Lead a project team to a successful, quality deliverable, by working collaboratively to identify the right solution based on customer needs.
</p></li><li><p>Serve on multiple teams based on customer priorities and project needs, handling multiple responsibilities and roles simultaneously.
</p></li><li><p>Be responsible for managing project budgets and continually evaluate project estimates.
</p></li><li><p>Manage vendor relationships and expectations when projects require third party integration.
</p></li><li><p>Assist in the determination of sprint expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
</p></li><li><p>Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel but always be willing to jump-in to clear impediments and roadblocks impacting your team.
</p></li><li><p>Proactively communicate and manage expectations and deliverables.
</p></li><li><p>Provide IT consultation and make project recommendations and decisions, by having discussions with stakeholders and scrum team members.
</p></li><li><p>Collaborate across IT, to ensure the success of your projects and those of your colleagues.
</p></li><li><p>Perform identified project management activities per the standards of the IT Project Management Office.
</p></li><li><p>Other duties as assigned.</p></li></ul></div>

IT Project Manager/Scrum Master

Accenture Federal Services

<div></div><div><div><div><div>At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.</div>
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<div>Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.</div>
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<div>Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!</div><br>
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<p><b>The work</b><br>
As a Pega‑focused Agile Scrum specialist, you will play a key role in driving successful delivery across project releases by managing sprint planning, execution, and reporting activities. You will translate project plans into structured sprint backlogs, ensuring tasks are clearly defined, properly estimated, and assigned to the right resources. In this position, you will facilitate daily scrum calls, maintain visibility into team progress, and lead core Scrum Ceremonies&mdash;including Sprint Kick‑Offs, Reviews, and Lessons Learned sessions&mdash;to keep delivery on track.</p>
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You will monitor sprint and release performance, identify risks or blockers, and communicate updates to leadership and stakeholders. Your Pega knowledge will support collaboration with technical teams, while your Agile expertise will ensure consistent adherence to best practices and delivery frameworks. Your ability to keep teams aligned, organized, and informed will be essential in maintaining project momentum and supporting the successful execution of each release.</p>
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<p><b>Here's what you need:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Pega Certification (required)</li>
<li>3+ years of experience supporting Agile/Scrum teams or managing sprint operations</li>
<li>Experience creating and managing sprint backlogs, including estimating hours, assigning resources, and tracking task progress</li>
<li>Ability to facilitate daily scrum calls and lead Scrum Ceremonies such as Sprint Kick‑Off, End‑of‑Sprint Reviews, and Lessons Learned sessions</li>
<li>Strong understanding of Agile project management principles and sprint governance</li>
<li>Proficiency in reporting sprint and release progress to leadership and stakeholders</li>
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<p><b>Bonus point's if:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Experience working in a Pega development environment or supporting Pega‑based projects</li>
<li>Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, SAFe, etc.)</li>
<li>Experience using Agile tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally, or VersionOne</li>
<li>Background supporting federal or government clients in Agile delivery environments</li>
<li>Experience facilitating cross‑team Agile events and large‑scale planning efforts</li>
<li>Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple tasks and timelines</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Citizenship Requirement:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen</li>
<li>Must be eligible to obtain a government Public Trust Clearance</li>
</ul>
<p><b>#LI-Platforms</b></p></div><br>
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<div></div><div><div><b><i>What We Believe</i></b><b><i>
</i></b></div><div><i>As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.</i></div>
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<div></div><div><b><i>Equal Employment Opportunity Statement</i></b></div>
<div><i>We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the</i><i> Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.</i></div>
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<div><i>Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.</i></div>
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<div><b><i>Requesting An Accommodation</i></b></div>
<div><i>Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.</i></div>
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<div><i>If you</i><b><i> </i></b><i>are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.</i></div>
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<div><b><i>Other Employment Statements</i></b></div>
<div><i>Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.</i></div>
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<div><i>Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.</i></div>
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<div><i>Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.</i></div>
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<div><i>The Company 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. Additionally, 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 the Company's legal duty to furnish information.</i></div>
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<div><i>California requires additional notifications for applicants and employees. If you are a California resident, live in or plan to work from Los Angeles County upon being hired for this position, please </i><i>click here</i><i> for additional important information.</i></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Pega Business Architect Lead

Quzara LLC

<div><p><b>Job Title: </b>IT Project Manager &ndash; Lead/Program Level</p><p><b>
Pay Type</b>: SALARIED EXEMPT</p><p><b>
Location: </b>Hybrid, Washington, DC (Must Work East Coast Hours)</p><p><b>
Citizenship: </b>U.S. Citizenship (Required)</p><p><b>
Summary of Position Role/Responsibilities</b></p><p>
The IT Project Manager &ndash; Lead / Program-Level provides integrated leadership and governance across all Task Order activities, ensuring the successful delivery of cybersecurity and IT initiatives for federal clients. Serving as the primary interface with Government stakeholders, including the Contracting Officer&rsquo;s Representative (COR), this role is responsible for coordinating complex, multi-workstream programs, managing dependencies, risks, and schedules, and maintaining transparency, accountability, and effective communication throughout program execution. The ideal candidate possesses extensive program management experience in federal environments, demonstrating the ability to drive execution, manage competing priorities, and support executive-level decision-making while aligning with contract requirements and organizational objectives.</p><p><b>
Essential Functions of the Job</b></p><div><ul><li>
Provide program-level leadership and governance across all Task Order (TO) activities, ensuring alignment with contract objectives and delivery expectations.</li><li>
Serve as the primary interface with Government leadership and the COR, managing communication, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.</li><li>
Establish and maintain project management standards, reporting cadence, and quality assurance processes across all program workstreams.</li><li>
Integrate and manage program schedules, risks, and dependencies, ensuring visibility and coordination across teams.</li><li>
Oversee resource allocation and workload balancing, ensuring optimal utilization of personnel across projects and priorities.</li><li>
Identify, track, and escalate enterprise-level risks, issues, and decision points to leadership as appropriate.</li><li>
Support strategic planning efforts, including roadmap development, program forecasting, and long-term execution planning.</li><li>
Prepare and deliver executive briefings, status reports, and program updates to internal leadership and Government stakeholders.</li><li>
Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, compliance, security operations, and advisory groups to ensure cohesive delivery.</li></ul></div><p><b>
Marginal Functions of the Job</b></p><div><ul><li>
Other duties as assigned</li></ul></div><p><b>
Normal Work Schedule</b>:</p><p>
This full-time role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM&ndash;5:30 PM and requires flexibility to work remotely or on-site (if applicable per client RTO policies). On occasion additional hours may be necessary.</p><p><b>
Education, Training, and Experience</b></p><div><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.</li><li>
7&ndash;10+ years of experience in IT project or program management, preferably within federal or government contracting environments.</li><li>
Demonstrated experience managing large-scale, multi-workstream programs with complex dependencies.</li><li>
Experience interfacing directly with Government stakeholders, including CORs and program leadership.</li><li>
Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) and governance frameworks.</li><li>
Proven ability to manage program schedules, risks, resource allocation, and reporting across multiple teams.</li><li>
Experience supporting cybersecurity, cloud, or IT modernization programs is highly desirable.</li><li>
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to deliver updates to both technical and executive audiences.</li><li>
Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to support federal contracting environments..</li></ul></div><p><b>
Preferred Certifications</b></p><div><ul><li>
Project Management Professional (PMP)</li><li>
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Agile-related certification</li><li>
ITIL or program management certifications</li></ul></div><p><b>
EEO Statement</b></p><p>
The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran's status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.</p></div>

IT Project Manager – Lead/Program Level

<div><p><b>Job Title: </b>IT Project Manager (Cybersecurity &amp; Compliance Focus)</p><p><b>
Pay Type</b>: SALARIED EXEMPT</p><p><b>
Location: </b>Hybrid, Washington, DC (Must Work East Coast Hours)</p><p><b>
Citizenship: </b>U.S. Citizenship (Required)</p><p><b>
Summary of Position Role/Responsibilities</b></p><p>
The IT Project Manager (Cybersecurity &amp; Compliance Focus) is responsible for overseeing cybersecurity and compliance initiatives aligned with Risk Management Framework (RMF), FISMA, and system authorization activities. This role manages the planning, tracking, and execution of ATO-related efforts, coordinates compliance documentation and evidence collection, and facilitates reporting among stakeholders. Acting as a liaison between technical teams, compliance personnel, and leadership, the position supports governance processes and audit readiness, requiring strong project management skills and a solid understanding of federal cybersecurity frameworks and authorization procedures.</p><p><b>
Essential Functions of the Job</b></p><div><ul><li>
Manage cybersecurity authorization and compliance projects, ensuring alignment with RMF, FISMA, and ATO requirements.</li><li>
Track and manage ATO milestones, including control implementation, assessment activities, and remediation efforts.</li><li>
Maintain and organize compliance-related project documentation, including artifacts, evidence repositories, and tracking logs.</li><li>
Coordinate closely with Cybersecurity Solutions Architects (CSA) and Systems Security Engineers (SSE) to align technical execution with compliance requirements.</li><li>
Prepare and deliver security posture reports and compliance status updates to internal leadership and external stakeholders.</li><li>
Support audit activities and security governance reviews, including preparation of documentation and coordination of responses.</li><li>
Monitor project risks, issues, and dependencies related to compliance and authorization efforts, escalating as necessary.</li><li>
Ensure consistent communication and alignment across technical, compliance, and program management teams.</li></ul></div><p><b>
Marginal Functions of the Job</b></p><div><ul><li>
Other duties as assigned</li></ul></div><p><b>
Normal Work Schedule</b>:</p><p>
This full-time role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM&ndash;5:30 PM and requires flexibility to work remotely or on-site (if applicable per client RTO policies). On occasion additional hours may be necessary.</p><p><b>
Education, Training, and Experience</b></p><div><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, or a related field.</li><li>
5&ndash;8+ years of experience in IT project management, with a focus on cybersecurity, compliance, or federal programs.</li><li>
Working knowledge of RMF (NIST 800-37), FISMA, and ATO processes.</li><li>
Experience managing compliance-driven projects, including documentation tracking and audit preparation.</li><li>
Familiarity with cybersecurity roles and functions, including coordination with CSA, SSE, and compliance teams.</li><li>
Strong organizational and documentation management skills, with attention to detail.</li><li>
Ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting and stakeholder engagement.</li><li>
Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to support federal contracting environments.</li></ul></div><p><b>
Preferred Certifications</b></p><div><ul><li>
Project Management Professional (PMP)</li><li>
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Agile certification</li><li>
Security or compliance-related certifications (e.g., Security+, CISA)</li></ul></div><p><b>
EEO Statement</b></p><p>
The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran's status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.</p></div>

IT Project Manager (Cybersecurity & Compliance Focus)

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