Project Manager / Scrum Master

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401K matching

PTO & federal holidays

Tuition reimbursement

FSA/DCA options

Job summary

IBSS Corp. seeks an experienced Project Manager / Scrum Master to support NOAA/OMAO MACC from its Silver Spring, MD headquarters. You will lead IT projects, coordinate agile ceremonies, manage risks, and ensure delivery on schedule while aligning with NOAA standards.

Responsibilities include backlog management, sprint planning, daily standups, and cross-team collaboration with IBSS and MACC leadership. A PMP/CSM/PSM I is preferred, with NOAA background an advantage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• 4+ years of IT project management experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
• PMI- or Scrum-based certifications encouraged (PMP/CSM/PSM I).
• Experience developing schedules, WBS, and risk management plans.
• Experience managing product and project backlogs and sprint ceremonies.
• Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate IT projects for NOAA MACC aligned with goals, timelines, and budgets.
• Develop and maintain project documents: charters, risk registers, schedules, WBS.
• Serve as Scrum Master for a distributed software team and run agile ceremonies.
• Manage backlogs, prioritize work, and remove blockers to ensure on-time delivery.
• Apply appropriate PM frameworks (Scrum/SAFe) and coach teams.
• Identify risks and mitigation strategies; track to closure.

Skills

IT project management

Agile / Scrum

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager / Scrum Master

Location: Silver Spring, MD

Clearance Required: Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Salary Range: $80K-$83K (based on experience)

Application Deadline: October 31, 2026

Description

IBSS Corporation is looking for an experienced Project Manager / Scrum Master to support the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO), Marine and Aviation Cyber Center (MACC). Based at OMAO headquarters in Silver Spring, MD, you will lead and coordinate IT projects supporting NOAA's fleet of research ships, aircraft, and uncrewed systems. You will also serve as Scrum Master for MACC's software development team. Working closely with the IBSS Program Manager and MACC leadership, you will plan and track projects, run Agile ceremonies, manage risks and backlogs, and keep work delivered on schedule, in line with NOAA's standards and mission priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support MACC IT projects and initiatives, keeping them aligned with organizational goals, timelines, and budgets.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including project charters, risk registers, schedules, and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), identifying milestones, dependencies, and critical path items.
• Serve as Scrum Master for a distributed software development team, running sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Record, prioritize, and manage product and project backlogs, and remove blockers so the team can deliver on time.
• Choose and apply the most suitable project management framework (e.g., Scrum, SAFe) for each project, and provide Agile training and coaching to team members and stakeholders.
• Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and track them to closure.
• Keep releases in line with CMMI Level 3 and Agile practices, including requirements traceability, code review, testing, and change and configuration management.
• Work with MACC staff, NOAA OCIO, vendors, and other stakeholders; support Change Control Board (CCB) meetings and draft change requests.
• Maintain the executive Action Tracker; prepare meeting agendas, notes, and action items; and contribute project status, metrics, and risks to Monthly Status Reports and contract deliverables.
• Support requirements, gap, feasibility, and cost/performance trade-off analyses to inform MACC leadership decisions.

Required Skills /Education/ Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• 4+ years of IT project management experience, including work in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) certification.
• Demonstrated experience developing project schedules, WBS, and risk management plans.
• Proven experience managing product and project backlogs and running sprint ceremonies.
• Proficiency with project and Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft Project.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a NOAA High Risk Public Trust background investigation, NOAA badge, and Common Access Card (CAC).

Desired Skills

• Both a PMP and a CSM/PSM I certification.
• SAFe certification and experience with Scaled Agile frameworks.
• ITIL Foundation certification or experience working within ITIL service management processes.
• Experience supporting software development teams working under CMMI Level 3 processes.
• Prior experience supporting federal agencies, particularly NOAA, DOC, or maritime and aviation operational environments.
• Experience with Google Workspace and change control board processes in a federal IT environment.

About IBSS Corp.

Since 1992, IBSS, a woman-owned small business, has provided transformational consulting services to the Federal defense, civilian, and commercial sectors. Our services include cybersecurity and enterprise information technology, environmental science and engineering (including oceans, coasts, climate, and weather), and professional management services.

Our approach is to serve our employees by investing in their growth and development. As a result, our employees bring greater capabilities and provide exceptional service to our clients. In addition to creating career development opportunities for our employees, IBSS is passionate about giving back to the community and serving the environment. We strive to leave something better behind for the next generation.

We measure our success by the positive impact we have on our employees, clients, partners, and the communities we serve. Our tagline, Powered by Excellence, is a recognition of the employees that make up IBSS and ensures we deliver results with quality, applying industry best practices and certifications.

IBSS offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with a company-paid deductible, paid time off, federal holidays, a matching 401K plan, tuition/professional development reimbursement, and Flex-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options.

IBSS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Please direct any inquiries to the HR Department email at [e-mail].

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Talent Acquisition Department at [e-mail]