Project Manager - Rosslyn, VA

Maximus; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the DISA CESO program in Rosslyn, VA. You will act as a servant leader for Agile teams delivering cloud, infrastructure, and modernization initiatives across DoD environments.

Responsibilities include facilitating ceremonies, removing impediments, and driving continuous improvement to ensure program success. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of Agile project management experience, a TS/SCI eligibility, and strong communication

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Agile project management, Scrum leadership, software delivery, or cloud modernization initiatives.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Experience in DoD/federal environments with strict security requirements.
• Experience facilitating Agile software development and DevSecOps initiatives.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• On-site in Rosslyn, Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and backlog refinement sessions.
• Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams.
• Remove impediments and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely delivery.
• Monitor velocity, burndown charts, and sprint outcomes for improvement.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and technical teams on user stories and dependencies.
• Coordinate project activities and risks across multiple teams.
• Prepare project status reports and executive communications using Jira/Confluence.
• Foster collaboration among engineers, architects, PMs, and government stakeholders.
• Represent the team in Scrums and cross-functional meetings.
• Mentor teams on Scrum methodologies and Agile execution.

Skills

Agile leadership

Scrum Master

Stakeholder management

Communication

Jira/Confluence

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Business/Engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Maximus is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Project Manager to support the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Compartmented Enterprise Services Office (CESO) program in Rosslyn, VA.

The Project Manager will serve as a servant leader for Agile teams supporting mission-critical cloud, infrastructure, and application modernization initiatives across Department of Defense environments. This position is responsible for facilitating Agile processes, driving continuous improvement, removing impediments, and ensuring successful delivery of program objectives. The ideal candidate possesses strong Agile leadership experience, exceptional communication skills, and a proven ability to coordinate complex technical initiatives across multiple stakeholders and teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and backlog refinement sessions.
• Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams, promoting adherence to Scrum principles and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Remove team impediments and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of issues affecting delivery.
• Monitor Agile performance metrics, including velocity, burndown charts, and sprint outcomes, to identify opportunities for increased team effectiveness.
• Support Product Managers and technical teams in developing user stories, identifying dependencies, and prioritizing work to maximize business value.
• Coordinate project activities, risks, and schedules while maintaining visibility across multiple workstreams and stakeholder groups.
• Prepare and deliver project status reports, briefings, and executive-level communications utilizing Jira and other Agile management tools.
• Facilitate collaboration among engineers, architects, project managers, and government stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of technical solutions.
• Represent the team in Scrums and other cross-functional coordination meetings.
• Promote Agile best practices and mentor team members on Scrum methodologies and effective Agile execution.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS172, P4, Band 7

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Engineering, or related fields. Work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• 7+ years of relevant experience supporting Agile project management, Scrum leadership, software delivery, or cloud modernization initiatives.
• Experience supporting the Department of Defense, federal government, or other highly classified environments with strict security requirements.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a Project Manager supporting Agile software development, cloud infrastructure, or DevSecOps initiatives.
• Strong understanding of Scrum, Agile frameworks, project governance, and delivery management principles.
• Experience using Agile collaboration and project management tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, mitigate risks, and coordinate activities across multiple teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Strong facilitation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work on-site in Rosslyn, Virginia.

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP), SAFe Scrum Master, or equivalent Agile certification.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure operations.
• Experience supporting enterprise application deployment, production operations, and service delivery.
• Ability to independently lead complex initiatives while managing multiple stakeholder expectations.
• Experience supporting CESO, DISA, or other defense organizations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership capabilities with a commitment to mission success.

EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Accommodations

Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at [e-mail].

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TCS172, P4, Band 7