Communications Workflow Manager & Scrum Master

ARS is seeking an experienced Communications Workflow Manager & Scrum Master to coordinate the day-to-day operations of our strategic communications team. This role will ensure seamless workflow management across a multi-disciplinary team of communications strategists, content specialists, visual media experts, and digital marketers. The ideal candidate will combine strong project management capabilities with Scrum expertise to optimize team efficiency, prioritize deliverables, and facilitate continuous improvement. This position offers the opportunity to drive operational excellence in a fast-paced communications environment supporting critical defense innovation initiatives.

Why Work with us?

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support.Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage the daily workflow of tasks, information, and resources within the communications team
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including planning meetings, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
• Analyze existing workflows and processes to identify inefficiencies and implement improvements
• Allocate personnel and resources effectively to support strategic communications priorities
• Implement and maintain project management systems to track workflows, deadlines, and deliverables
• Prioritize communications requests based on strategic importance and resource availability
• Manage organizational communication channels to ensure efficient information flow
• Monitor progress of communications projects and take corrective actions when necessary
• Identify potential workflow risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies
• Facilitate effective communication among team members, leadership, and stakeholders
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including task assignments and performance metrics
• Train team members on workflow processes and project management tools
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for team processes and procedures
• Regularly report on team capacity, velocity, and deliverable status to leadership
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

• Must be a US citizen
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Project Management, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in workflow management, project coordination, or similar roles
• Certification as a Scrum Master (CSM or equivalent) or comparable agile experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for workflow optimization
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in fast-paced environments
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with capacity to guide teams toward objectives
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in tracking projects and deliverables
• Experience facilitating meetings and guiding teams through decision-making processes
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in communications, marketing, or media production environments
• Knowledge of government or defense communications processes
• Advanced certification in Scrum or other agile methodologies (PSM, SAFe)
• Background in continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Kaizen)
• Experience with communications workflow tools and digital asset management
• Understanding of creative production processes and timelines
• Background managing remote or distributed teams
• Experience implementing or optimizing project management tools
• Knowledge of communications approval processes in regulated environments
• Change management experience or certification

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.