Sr. Project Manager/SCRUM Master PMI-ACP or CSMLocation: Washington, DC
Remote Work: No
Clearance: Secret
Work Status: Full-Time
Travel Requirements: Occasional travel may be required
ATSG is actively seeking candidates for a potential upcoming contract. This position is contingent upon award, and hiring decisions will be finalized once the contract is granted.
By submitting an application for this position, you acknowledge and authorize ATSG Corporation to include your resume as part of its proposal submission to the client for this contract opportunity.
Position DescriptionATSG is presently identifying candidates for Sr. Project Manager/SCRUM Master PMI-ACP or CSM to support The Department of State (DOS), Bureau of Consular Affairs (CA), Passport Services Directorate (PPT).
CA/PPT serves U.S. citizens intending to travel internationally through passport issuance, while protecting the integrity of the United States (U.S) passport as proof of U.S. citizenship at home and abroad.
Duties and Responsibilities - Serve as the primary Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams, ensuring adherence to Scrum principles, practices, and processes.
- Implement, maintain, and manage Quality Management Systems (QMS) in alignment with ISO 9001 standards to ensure high-quality project deliverables.
- Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Foster a collaborative team environment that promotes continuous learning, accountability, and process improvement.
- Proactively identify, address, and remove impediments that may impact team productivity, performance, and project timelines.
- Protect Agile teams from external distractions and disruptions to maintain focus on sprint goals and project objectives.
- Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement corrective actions to ensure timely and successful delivery.
- Promote continuous improvement initiatives to enhance team efficiency, operational effectiveness, and quality management processes.
- Collaborate with stakeholders, project teams, and leadership to ensure alignment with organizational objectives, quality standards, and project requirements.
Minimum Qualifications - U.S Citizenship
- Secret Security Clearance
- At least five (5) years of experience.
- A Bachelor's degree or 9 years experience.
- Scrum Master Certification (SCM) or Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) certification required.
- Demonstrated experience in project management, with a strong understanding of Agile methodologies and Scrum practices.
- Proven experience implementing and managing Quality Management Systems (QMS) in compliance with ISO 9001 standards.
- Experience serving as a Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams, facilitating collaboration, continuous improvement, and effective project delivery.
- Ability to proactively identify, address, and remove impediments that may impact team performance and project timelines.
- Demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative team environment that encourages learning, accountability, and continuous process improvement.
- Experience ensuring project deliverables meet established quality standards and organizational requirements.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and minimize external disruptions to team productivity
Preferred Qualifications - Experience supporting the Department of State or comparable federal agencies
Application Requirements - All applications must be submitted in .pdf, .doc, or .docx format.
- Applications and resumes for this position are only accepted via electronic submission through ATSG Corporation's Consolidated Applicant Tracking System (CATS).
- Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications and resumes will not be accepted.
- The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from their electronic application and/or resume.
