Technical Project Manager/Scrum Master with TS SCI POLY

Utilize your expertise.Preferred Systems Solutions, Inc. (PSS) is a recognized leader in providing Information Technology, Engineering Services, Program Management, and Consulting Services. For over 20 years, PSS has enabled Government and Commercial clients to achieve their organizational initiatives through the application of high quality, innovative, and cost-effective professional services and solutions. PSS provides competitive compensation and a positive working environment, with opportunities for advancement in our growing local Federal sector workforce.

YOUR ROLE

Job Description- PSS is seeking a cleared Technical Project Manager/SCRUM Master to join the TETRA program in the Northern Virginia area. As a Project Manager, you will facilitate program-level software and infrastructure development processes, conduct program execution, escalate impediments, manage risk, and enable continuous improvement. You will also provide total systems perspective, including a technical understanding of relationships, dependencies, and requirements. This is a high visibility position that requires attention to detail and experience in the Agile discipline. In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape and manage the program's Agile/Scrum process in support of the customer's on-prem and multi-cloud environment, as well as the respective COTS/GOTS products.

YOU BRING - Mandatory Requirements

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  Active TS/SCI with polygraph (Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information)


• Candidate must have one of the following:
  
  
  
  • 12 Years of job-related experience and High School/GED diploma
  
  
  • 10 Years of job-related experience and Associates degree
  
  
  • 8 Years of job-related experience and Bachelor's degree
  
  
  • 6 Years of job-related experience and Master's degree
  
  
  • 4 Years of job-related experience and Doctorate
  
  
  
  


• Considered an expert in scrum master function


• Expertise in project management and Agile methodology tools and techniques


• Experience employing DevOps techniques, including continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD)


• Knowledge and use of industry-standard project methods, tools, and techniques (e.g., Kanban, velocity charts, control charts, burn-down metrics, etc.)


• Strong team working skills across client and geographically dispersed virtual teams


• Demonstrated experience managing and coaching teams


• Demonstrated on-the-job experience in project scheduling and project tools, such as Jira and Primavera


• Demonstrated on-the-job experience with requirements gathering and definition, working with stakeholders, coordination and facilitation of meetings, and technical discussions of requirements


• Demonstrated commitment to IT methodologies, and processes and standards for project management and Agile methodology

Also ideal - Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Strong IT background and sound understanding of cloud-based technologies


• Strong group facilitation and interaction skills


• Knowledge of business process mapping and optimization skills


• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Project Management Framework (PMF)


• Certified Scrum Professional (CSP)


• Project Management Professional (PMP)

As a Technical Project Manager/Scrum Master, you will:

• Establish and refine product backlog, manage the sprint calendar for the release trains, and coordinate release planning events such as the backlog grooming, sprint planning, and retrospective


• Facilitate sprint planning and support program-level ceremonies, support portfolio owner in leading program execution, and coach program teams in continuous improvement of value delivery


• Facilitate Scrum of Scrums


• Identify risks to the product owner for mitigation


• Drive the release through creating transparency utilizing metrics to drive positive change


• Identify and facilitate resolution of dependencies and/or elevating program-level impediments to the product and portfolio owners


• Maintain Jira and other tracking tools

BENEFITS YOU'LL ENJOY

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage


• 401(k) and company-funded life insurance


• Generous Leave


• Financial rewards for employee referrals


• Tuition and training assistance

WHAT EMPLOYEES SAY

• "Exceptional people to work with on a daily basis."


• "Very good pay and organized fun events for employees."


• "[I get] schedule flexibility that allows me to meet my family's needs."

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Minorities and Veterans encouraged to apply

PSS is committed to the diversity we bring to the marketplace by being an EEOC/AA employer who is committed to hiring a diverse team of professionals to provide world class services and products aimed at exceeding our customer's expectations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. PSS is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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