The posting
About Agile Defense
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.
Requisition #: 1651
Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Remote
Clearance Level: Public Trust, Must Have Ability to Obtain a Clearance
Required Certification(s): PMP
Job Description
Education and Background
Years of Experience
Required Skills
- Proficient in Agile frameworks such as SAFe, Scrum, DevSecOps, and Lean Agile.
- Experience managing Agile Release Trains and leading Agile teams.
- Ability to oversee backlog grooming, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and program increments.
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects through all SDLC phases, including concept definition, design, execution, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning.
- Familiarity with TSA Systems Engineering Lifecycle (SELC) processes and gate reviews.
- Skilled in developing, maintaining, and implementing risk management plans, including risk identification, mitigation, and monitoring.
- Ability to manage technical risks, ensure timely escalation, and coordinate risk resolution.
- Ability to use Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) tools to track metrics like defect closure rates, sprint velocity, and system performance.
- Proficient in analyzing and reporting on key performance metrics (KPPs) and quality assurance metrics.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity processes, including POA&M resolution and compliance with DHS IT security standards.
- Knowledge of vulnerability scanning, risk assessments, and contingency plans for IT systems.
- Experience developing and maintaining Program Management Plans (PMPs) that align with organizational goals, tactical roadmaps, and technical strategy.
- Ability to plan and track budgets, resource allocation, and schedules.
- Strong communication skills to maintain effective coordination with TSA leadership, other contractors, and stakeholders.
- Experience developing and maintaining communication plans, including RACI matrices.
- Skilled in managing cross-functional teams, including federal employees, contractors, and external vendors.
- Ability to foster collaboration across diverse project teams to achieve shared goals.
- Experience managing transition-in and transition-out phases for government contracts.
- Ability to develop and implement staffing plans, risk management approaches, and transition project schedules.
- Proficient in MS Project or similar tools for developing resource-loaded, resource-leveled project schedules.
- Ability to manage both steady-state operations and fluctuating workloads.
- Proven ability to implement and maintain Quality Assurance Plans (QAPs) and Quality Control Plans (QCPs).
- Strong attention to detail to ensure deliverables are accurate, complete, and client-ready.
- Experience handling critical incident management and root cause analysis to resolve system outages and disruptions.
- Ability to coordinate with infrastructure contractors to identify and address issues.
- Knowledge of operations and maintenance (O&M) processes, including Tier 3 support and application-level troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with monitoring tools for application performance and system interfaces. Documentation and Reporting
- Ability to ensure timely submission of deliverables, such as design documents, test plans, risk registers, and transition plans.
- Experience tracking and reporting on program status, metrics, and burn rates.
- Knowledge of Section 508 accessibility standards and ability to ensure compliance in ICT deliverables.
- Ability to proactively identify and resolve challenges, including technical and operational issues.
- Strong analytical skills to assess program performance and recommend improvements.
- Demonstrated leader
Preferred Skills
Working Conditions
Our Core Values
Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.
What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.
- Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
- Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
- Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
- Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
- Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
- Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
