Sr. Project Manager/SCRUM Master PMI-ACP or CSM

Sr. Project Manager/SCRUM Master PMI-ACP or CSM

Location:
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 Description

ATSG 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

About ATSG

ATSG Corporation is a Veterans Affairs (VA) CVE-Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) based in Fairfax, VA with branch offices throughout Central America. Since 2004, ATSG has successfully deployed its experience and expertise to support the most challenging and complex projects for various Federal agencies. Our robust portfolio includes cutting-edge technical solutions and professional support in Program Management, Consulting, Operations and Planning Support, Training and Advisory Services, and IT and Knowledge Management. We take pride in our proven dedication to providing expert assistance to our government partners. ATSG provides a variety of services within the Intelligence Community and is experienced in areas such as Mobility, Enterprise Architecture, Data Processing, Law Enforcement Mission Support, and Acquisition Support. Our products may be diverse, but the results are one and the same—on schedule, on budget, and completed with superior quality. As an organization, we are consistently expanding our global footprint in the contracting community. We work hard to honor our commitment to our clients while ensuring our employees feel secure and empowered in their work. We take excellent care of our team, so they may have the freedom and confidence to focus on their missions and provide nothing but the best output on the work site and at home.

ATSG Corporation is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer, our applicants and employees are protected from discrimination. Visit https://www.eeoc.gov/ for more information. Equal access to programs, services and employment is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department. To comply with Federal law, ATSG Corporation participates in E-Verify. Successful candidates must pass the E-Verify process after hire.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or disability and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. To comply with Federal law, ATSG Corporation participates in E-Verify. Successful candidates must pass the E-Verify process after hire.

We respectfully request not to be contacted by recruiters and/or staffing 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 Corporations 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.