Project Manager/Scrum Master

Project Manager / Scrum Master - AIE

Location: Fort Belvoir, VA

Description:

Seeking an experienced Project Manager/Scrum Master to join our team. The Project Manager / Scrum Master serves as a key member of a technically sophisticated Agile team supporting the Army's Accessions Information Environment (AIE). This role is responsible for enabling effective Agile execution, ensuring delivery of bi-weekly releases, managing technical documentation, supporting defect resolution, and promoting collaboration among cross-functional teams working on a Salesforce and MuleSoft-based platform. The PM / Scrum Master ensures adherence to DoD, Army, and contract-specific governance, security, and reporting requirements.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all aspects of team operations across Salesforce configuration, MuleSoft integration, defect triage, and DevSecOps activities.
• Manage schedules, deliverables, and bi-weekly production releases.
• Ensure all work is prioritized based on severity and government direction; escalate risks/issues appropriately.
• Facilitate sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Track all technical, functional, and operational work using AIE Agile tools (ADO/Azure DevOps).
• Remove obstacles to team progress and ensure continuous throughput.
• Ensure team alignment with Agile best practices, per Agile Manifesto and DoD/Army Agile guidance.
• Ensure all deliverables, reports, and related data items meet contract, Army, and DoD standards and deadlines.
• Serve as a primary interface for government stakeholders, including the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and technical leads.
• Proactively communicate progress, risks, impediments, and mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with both government and contractor staff to ensure alignment and expectations management.

Required Skills:

• Familiarity with Salesforce and/or MuleSoft platforms and understanding of CI/CD best practices in a federal/DOD context
• Experience facilitating and tracking Agile development projects using modern ALM/Agile tools (ADO/Azure DevOps).
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills; proven success with technical documentation, executive briefs, and stakeholder engagement.
• Must be a US Citizen
• Must have an active Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with U.S. Army personnel, recruiting, or accessioning systems
• Experience with Salesforce Government Cloud and/or federal Salesforce implementations.
• PMP or PgMP certification.
• Current Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I/II, or equivalent).
• Experience delivering in high-security, rapid deployment government programs, including incident and defect triage

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or a related discipline; Master's preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in an Agile Scrum Master and/or Project Manager role within large-scale IT, cloud, or DevSecOps environments.

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About HigherEchelon, Inc.

HigherEchelon, Inc. (HE) is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) with offerings in Engineering, Gaming, Human Capital, Enterprise Technology, and Cyber Solutions. HigherEchelon aims to be the premier trusted partner in organizational excellence and achieves this through sustained investment in talent and the employee experience. HigherEchelon puts the employee first to better serve customer needs and sustain excellence.

HigherEchelon offers competitive full-time benefits including paid vacation and holidays, 401(k) matching, full health/dental/vision coverage, plus much more. For on-site and remote employees, flexible work schedules are offered when authorized.

By joining our team, you are choosing to embark on a journey towards excellence as a valued team member and trusted partner. We appreciate your inquiry and look forward to discussing the opportunity further.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled:

HigherEchelon, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. HigherEchelon, Inc. participates in E-Verify.