Project Manager - Scrum Master Security Clearance

Position: Project Manager - Scrum Master with Security Clearance
Are you interested in using your skills to help shape the Cyber, Security, & Intel space? If so, look no further. Amentum is seeking a Mid- to Senior-level Scrum Master to join our team of passionate individuals de, MD. In this role you will support challenging, mission-critical projects that have a direct impact on the nation's security and intelligence mission.

In support of the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), the Intel and Cyber Division is assembling a team to support a program that provides critical IT capabilities to the Department of Defense. We are committed to recruiting and retaining this team beyond prototype development and testing, to provide long-term integration, deployment, operation and maintenance as needed. Candidates interested in joining the team must be critical thinkers, have a strong work ethic, and be able to work independently or as a member of a team in a dynamic environment that supports a crucial and rewarding mission.

We value candidates who are detail-oriented while also being able to think and react quickly to emerging and unique problem sets. To be successful, you must be able to rapidly adapt and coach a cross-functional team of engineers and cyber security professionals.

Work Schedule:

8 Hours per day, Monday through Friday

Essential Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities of the Scrum Master include, but are not limited to, the following:
* Support a complex hybrid/Agile IT project driven by an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) with logic-tied IMS milestones and task completion dates
* Execute disciplined Sprint kickoff/planning meetings while ensuring alignment to contract deliverables and IMS milestones
* Manage all Sprint performance metrics and reporting, driving consistent 90%+ Sprint-completion rates through daily planning and coaching of team leads
* Lead all Agile ceremonies including Sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and daily scrums
* Work with project stakeholders to continually refine the backlog and align User Stories to IMS task completion dates and milestone
* Prevent sprint over commitment by refining team velocities, enforcing realistic planning, and holding teams accountable to agreed-upon commitments
* Serve as Jira Governance Lead to:
* Design, configure, and optimize Jira workflows
* Build dashboards and automate reporting to provide accurate program metrics
* Instill workflow compliance and incorporate audit traceability
* Integrate Sprint planning and execution into IMS reporting by coordinating with Team Leads, Master Scheduler, and project managers
* Identify and report schedule risks early and assist in identifying remediations
* Support customer-facing engagements and provide recurring reports and briefings as required
* Coach Team Leads in Agile best practices in a hybrid environment, reinforcing accountability, transparency, and delivery discipline Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:
* Employee will work in a SCIF on a daily basis.
* Employee may also be required to work in a datacenter environment for specified periods of time.

Minimum Requirements:

* Experience working in a DoD classified environment
* 5 (five) years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Delivery Lead on government or large-scale IT programs
* 8 (eight) years of Agile/Hybrid/Predictive project management experience executing successful outcomes in these environments
* Experience briefing high-level project stakeholders on project planning, execution, and progress
* Advanced hands-on experience with Atlassian (Jira and Confluence) tools, including Jira workflow configuration, dashboards, automation rules, and Confluence reporting
* Successful experience improving Sprint performance and eliminating workflow compliance gaps
* Strong understanding of schedule-driven delivery models and critical path awareness
* Exceptional attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and strong organizational, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
* Ability to travel up to 20%

Clearance Required:

Must have active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's degree in…