Federal IT Project Manager & Scrum Master | Agile Leader

IBSS Corporation; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K matching

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

IBSS Corporation seeks a Project Manager / Scrum Master to support the NOAA MACC initiatives in Silver Spring, MD. You will lead IT projects supporting NOAA’s fleet and act as Scrum Master for the MACC software team, coordinating agile ceremonies and managing risks and backlogs.

You will partner with IBSS PMs, MACC leadership, vendors, and stakeholders to plan, track, and deliver work on schedule, ensuring compliance with NOAA standards and CMMI Level 3 practices.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of IT project management experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
• PMI/CSM/PSM certification preferred (PMP, CSM, or PSM I).
• Experience developing project schedules, WBS, and risk management plans.
• Proven experience managing product and project backlogs and running sprint ceremonies.
• Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage MACC IT projects aligned with goals, timelines, and budgets.
• Develop and maintain project charters, risk registers, schedules, and WBS.
• Serve as Scrum Master for distributed software teams; run sprint ceremonies.
• Prioritize product and project backlogs and remove blockers to meet deadlines.
• Apply suitable project management frameworks (Scrum/SAFe) and coach teams.
• Identify risks and track mitigation to closure.
• Ensure releases align with CMMI Level 3 and Agile practices.

Skills

Agile/Scrum

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Project

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Project

Job description

IBSS Corporation seeks a Project Manager / Scrum Master to support the NOAA MACC initiatives in Silver Spring, MD. You will lead IT projects supporting NOAA’s fleet and act as Scrum Master for the MACC software team, coordinating agile ceremonies and managing risks and backlogs.

You will partner with IBSS PMs, MACC leadership, vendors, and stakeholders to plan, track, and deliver work on schedule, ensuring compliance with NOAA standards and CMMI Level 3 practices.