Agile Programming Methodologies, Architectural Services, Atlassian JIRA, Backlog Prioritization, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, DoD Secret Clearance, Emerging Technology, Expert Systems, Government, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Internet Security, Maintain Compliance, Metrics, Microsoft Office, Network Architecture/Engineering, Online Courses, Physical Security, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project/Program Management, Regulations, Sales Pipeline, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Security Clearance, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Sprint Planning, Standup Meetings, Status Reports, Systems Engineering, Top Secret Clearance, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Writing Skills
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Job Type
Full-time
Description
NexGen Data Systems is seeking a highly qualified Agile Project Manager to direct and coordinate sprint-based engineering and compliance operations for the Senior Information Security Officer (SISO) support contract at United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM). The scope of this role focuses on the execution of facilitating high-velocity DevSecOps pipelines, Zero Trust implementation milestones, and eMASS compliance workflows. The Agile Project Manager will serve as the primary on-site technical facilitator for cross-functional teams, driving the daily execution of technical tasks, removing engineering blockers, and ensuring architectural requirements are mapped to project backlogs.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Facilitate Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, and retrospective sessions.
- Coordinate cross-functional delivery between developers, cybersecurity engineers, and RMF compliance staff to maintain pipeline velocity.
- Manage and prioritize the technical backlog in alignment with USTRANSCOM strategic maturity roadmaps for DevSecOps and Zero Trust.
- Remove engineering impediments and provide rapid escalation and resolution of systemic project blockers.
- Report sprint status, burn-down metrics, and velocity indicators to the Program Manager and Government leads.
- Ensure all technical engineering outputs are documented in accordance with command security standards and eMASS workflow requirements.
- Maintain rigorous compliance with DoD and USTRANSCOM cybersecurity regulations, physical/personnel security rules, and information protection policies.
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Requirements
Desired/Required Skills:
- Active Department of Defense Secret level security clearance required (Must be eligible for Tier 5/TS-SCI).
- Must satisfy DoD 8570.01-M / DoDM 8140.03 requirements for consideration.
- Active Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification required.
- Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3) Cyber 101 course completion required.
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field required.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Agile project management in a DoD environment.
- Demonstrated experience with CI/CD pipeline management, eMASS, and tracking technical milestones in tools such as JIRA or MS Planner.
- Proven skills in team facilitation, conflict resolution, and Agile framework enforcement.
- Strong oral, written, and briefing communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
About the Company:
NexGen Data Systems is an emerging technologies focused company providing expert systems and network engineering solutions to the Department of Defense. NexGen Data Systems promotes a culture of knowledge and career advancement through continued learning, keeping our team current on the latest advances in systems and networking, and enabling our team to provide the best available solutions to our clients.
Benefits:
- Company covers 100% of premiums for the employee's medical, dental, and vision insurance and subsidizes premiums for spouse and dependents.
- Company provides short and long term disability plans.
- 401(k) match up to 10% of the employee's salary contributions to 401(K) plan.
- Comprehensive training and development program.
- 11 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) accrual level starts at 15 days annually.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
NOTE: US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. In order to be qualified for this position, you must be able to obtain and maintain a United States Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. We are unable to sponsor Visas at this time. NexGen Data Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.