Project Manager/Scrum Master

Simple Technology Solutions

Project Manager / Scrum Master responsible for agile team coordination and contract execution for federal government IT contracts. Fully remote position requiring strong project management skills.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Program Manager in overall contract execution and day-to-day management of all contract activities including Enhancement Services, Operations and Maintenance, and Mission Support
Manage the Agile Release Train (ART) and coordinate Program Increment (PI) planning activities across all Agile teams
Facilitate all Agile ceremonies including backlog grooming, PI planning, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, sprint demos, retrospectives, and Scrum of Scrums
Coach Agile teams on Agile principles, values, and best practices in accordance with the Agile Manifesto and TSA approved Agile methodology
Track and report sprint velocity, burndown, burn-up, throughput, and team capacity metrics within 2 business days after the end of each sprint
Deliver weekly Product Backlog and Sprint Backlog status updates to the Program Manager and Government stakeholders
Collaborate across all levels of the program Agile model including Program Management, Enterprise Architecture, Solution and System Architects, Product Management, Agile Teams, System Team, and External Stakeholders
Collaborate with all stakeholders to refine and groom backlog at all organizational levels including Epics, Capabilities, Features, and User Stories
Coordinate and collaborate with testing stakeholders including IV&V, test bed, and end users for Agile/Scrum approach and release processes
Support transition-in activities and provide weekly transition status briefings during the transition period
Ensure all Agile teams adhere to TSA approved Agile methodology such as DevSecOps and SAFe for software development, integration, and testing
Identify and escalate risks, issues, and impediments to the Program Manager and Government stakeholders in a timely manner
Support the Program Manager in preparing for and presenting at monthly Design and Development Program Management Reviews (PMRs)
Maintain the approved ALM and Dashboard tool with current data so reports and charts can be generated as needed by all stakeholders.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
US Citizenship
Minimum 6 years of project management and Agile experience supporting federal Government IT contracts
Demonstrated experience facilitating Agile ceremonies including PI planning, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
Demonstrated experience managing Agile development programs using SAFe or equivalent methodology within a federal environment
Demonstrated experience operating within the DHS/TSA Systems Engineering Lifecycle (SELC) framework
Experience working across multi-disciplinary teams including engineering, operations, cybersecurity, and testing functions
Experience using Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) tools to track and report on sprint metrics, user stories, defects, and tasks
Must be able to work the hours of 8am-5pm Eastern Time regardless of home location.

Benefits

Comp & perks

US Citizenship is required
Bachelor's Degree is required
Minimum of 6 years' project management and Agile experience is required
Active or ability to obtain DHS Public Trust clearance is required
This position is fully remote
This position is contingent upon contract award.

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Hard Skills & Tools

AgileSAFeDevSecOpsApplication Lifecycle Management (ALM)project managementsprint planningbacklog groomingmetrics trackingfacilitating Agile ceremoniesSystems Engineering Lifecycle (SELC)

Soft Skills

collaborationcoachingcommunicationrisk managementproblem-solvingstakeholder engagementorganizational skillspresentation skillsteam leadershipfacilitation

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeAgile certification