Project Manager and Scrum Master

KC; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Karthik Consulting, LLC seeks a seasoned Project Manager / Scrum Master to lead a cleared Agile software team for the DoD Air Force Organizational Server modernization and sustainment contract. This on-site role at Maxwell AFB–Gunter Annex in Montgomery, AL, requires coordinating with government stakeholders and delivering on a three-week sprint cadence with strict compliance.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in IT project management, 5+ years of Agile leadership, and DoD software program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT project management experience, including 5+ years leading Agile/Scrum software teams.
• Experience managing DoD or federal software programs, ideally under performance-based or firm-fixed-price contracts.
• Availability to report on-site at Maxwell AFB–Gunter Annex within five days of contract award.

Responsibilities

• Serve as local Project Lead with authority to act on day-to-day operational matters; coordinate with COR, CO, and GFM‑DI PMO.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies on a three-week sprint cadence, enforcing timeboxes and driving continuous improvement.
• Partner with Government PO to groom, scope, estimate, and prioritize the backlog based on mission value and feasibility.
• Enforce Definition of Ready and Definition of Done; manage sprint commitments to meet the 90% sprint acceptance threshold.
• Own program management deliverables: PM Plan, Monthly Status Reports, briefing materials, and transition plans.

Skills

Agile/Scrum

Executive communication

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

Position Summary

The Project Manager / Scrum Master serves as Mission Assured Solutions' local Project Lead and primary point of contact for the Department of the Air Force Organizational Server (DAFOS) modernization and sustainment contract under AFLCMC BES. Operating on-site at Maxwell AFB–Gunter Annex in Montgomery, AL, this role leads a cleared Agile software team utilizing a performance-based, firm-fixed-price delivery model on a three-week sprint cadence. Key responsibilities include facilitating Scrum ceremonies, managing program deliverables, partnering with Government stakeholders, and driving continuous delivery compliance to maintain high sprint acceptance standards for this critical National Security System. This position is contingent based on award, with an anticipated salary range of $140,000-$150,000 based on candidate qualifications and final contract requirements.

Work Environment

• Work Location: Montgomery, AL. On-site
• Security Clearance: Active Secret
• Salary: $140K-$150K

Compensation

Karthik Consulting is committed to providing competitive compensation based on the responsibilities of the role, required qualifications, security clearance level, relevant experience, certifications, customer requirements, geographic location, and overall business needs. The salary range listed for this position represents a good-faith estimate of the current compensation range for this role.

At Karthik Consulting, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range. Final compensation decisions are based on the facts and circumstances of each candidate’s experience, qualifications, certifications, clearance level, contract requirements, and overall alignment with the role.

Employees may be eligible for company benefits and additional compensation programs, subject to company policy, contract requirements, and individual eligibility.

Program Scope and Description

The program encompasses the modernization, sustainment, and day-to-day operation of the Department of the Air Force Organizational Server (DAFOS) under the AFLCMC Business and Enterprise Systems Directorate (BES) for the Global Force Management – Data Initiative (GFM-DI). DAFOS functions as a critical National Security System that consumes, validates, and standardizes key Air Force force-structure data—including units, billets, platforms, and command relationships—and publishes it to the Joint Staff to support war and contingency planning. Operating on Air Force Cloud One (AWS) and transitioning to the DoD Software Acquisition Pathway, the program utilizes a performance-based, firm-fixed-price Agile delivery model on a three-week sprint cadence, requiring close daily coordination with the COR, Contracting Officer, and GFM-DI PMO to ensure full alignment with DoD standards and mission‑critical objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the local Project Lead with full authority to act on day‑to‑day operational matters; coordinate directly with the COR, Contracting Officer, and GFM‑DI PMO.
• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies — Daily Stand‑ups, Sprint Planning, Release Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives — on a three‑week sprint cadence, enforcing timeboxes and driving continuous improvement.
• Partner with the Government Product Owner to groom, scope, estimate, and prioritize the backlog based on mission value and technical feasibility.
• Enforce the Definition of Ready and Definition of Done, and manage sprint commitments to consistently meet the 90% sprint acceptance threshold.
• Lead contract transition‑in, including authoring the Transition‑In Plan within three business days of award and reaching full staffing within 30 days.
• Own program management deliverables: Program Management Plan, Monthly Status Reports, briefing materials and meeting minutes, Agile tool reports, metrics reports, and the Transition‑Out Plan.
• Identify and manage program risks, schedule, quality control, and stakeholder communications across Government, PMO, and associate contractors.
• Coordinate personnel onboarding and security administration (visit requests, CAC and badge processing, system access requests) with the Facility Security Officer and Government security personnel.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent experience.

Professional Certifications

Current Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or equivalent/advanced Agile credential (e.g., SAFe Agilist, PMI-ACP), maintained for the duration of the role.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT project management experience, including 5+ years leading Agile/Scrum software development teams.
• Experience managing DoD or federal software programs, ideally under performance‑based or firm‑fixed‑price contracts.
• Proficiency with Agile project management tooling (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps), including backlog management, burndown charts, and reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for executive‑level briefings.
• Availability to report on‑site within five days of contract award.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification
• Experience with Air Force, AFLCMC, or BES programs
• Familiarity with the DoD Software Acquisition Pathway and Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• CompTIA Security+ or other DoD 8140‑aligned certification