Sr. Project Manager/Scrum Master (Secret Clearance)

Aalis Management Consulting; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Aalis Management Consulting seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager / Scrum Master to lead Agile project delivery for a federal program in Washington, DC. You will manage project activities, facilitate Scrum ceremonies, remove delivery obstacles, and ensure outcomes align with ISO 9001 quality principles.

The role requires guiding Agile teams, improving processes, and maintaining accountability for schedules, deliverables, and performance in a government setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management or Agile delivery experience.
• Experience leading Agile teams and facilitating Scrum ceremonies.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and Scrum frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, execution, and delivery for government requirements and timelines.
• Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams; facilitate sprint ceremonies.
• Identify and resolve impediments, manage risks, and minimize disruptions to productivity.
• Promote Agile practices, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, sprint backlogs, metrics, and status reports.
• Coordinate with Government stakeholders and leadership to communicate progress and manage expectations.
• Implement and maintain QMS processes aligned with ISO 9001 standards.
• Monitor deliverables for quality, accuracy, and compliance; ensure timely completion.
• Coach team members on Scrum and Agile best practices.

Skills

Agile delivery

Scrum ceremonies

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

Aalis Management Consulting is an 8(a) certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) driven by the same principles that guide our armed forces. Founded by a US Army veteran, we take pride in our core values: excellence in reputation, commitment, candor, teamwork, and dependability. Our team delivers stakeholder-focused support in the areas of Acquisition & Procurement Support, (IT) Financial Management, Program Management, and Logistics & Supply Chain Support. Visit us at www.aalismc.com

Title

Sr. Project Manager/Scrum Master

Client

Federal Agency

Location

Washington, D.C. (May require travel to Tucson, AZ; Houston, TX; Portsmouth, NH (two locations); Philadelphia, PA; and Arlington, VA.)

Clearance

Secret

Security Clearance Statement

This position requires a government security clearance; applicants must be U.S. citizens to be considered.

Number of Position(s)

1

Work Schedule

8 am – 5 pm

Work Day

Monday – Friday

Aalis Management Consulting is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager / Scrum Master to lead Agile project delivery and support quality management initiatives for a federal government program. The successful candidate will manage project activities, facilitate Scrum practices, remove delivery obstacles, and ensure project outcomes align with organizational objectives and ISO 9001 quality management principles.

This position requires a collaborative leader who can guide Agile teams, improve operational processes, and maintain accountability for project schedules, deliverables, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, execution, and delivery while ensuring alignment with Government requirements, priorities, and established timelines.
• Serve as the primary Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams, facilitating sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Identify and resolve project impediments, manage risks, and minimize disruptions affecting team productivity.
• Promote Agile methodologies, team collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, sprint backlogs, performance metrics, and status reports.
• Coordinate with Government stakeholders, project teams, and leadership to communicate progress, address challenges, and manage expectations.
• Implement and maintain Quality Management System (QMS) processes aligned with ISO 9001 standards.
• Monitor project deliverables for quality, accuracy, compliance, and timely completion.
• Coach team members on Scrum principles, Agile best practices, and effective project execution.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve team performance, and strengthen service delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant project management or Agile delivery experience, including direct Scrum Master responsibilities.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field OR 9 years of qualifying experience in accordance with contract requirements.
• Scrum or Agile certification, such as PMI-ACP, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), subject to confirmation of the contract's accepted credentials.
• Demonstrated experience leading Agile teams and facilitating Scrum ceremonies.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, Scrum frameworks, project lifecycle management, and continuous improvement.
• Experience identifying project risks, resolving impediments, and monitoring team performance.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and ISO 9001 principles.
• Strong leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous project management or Scrum Master experience supporting federal government programs.
• Experience implementing or supporting ISO 9001 quality management processes.
• Familiarity with Agile project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.
• Experience supporting multiple Agile teams or complex, cross-functional projects.
• Demonstrated success improving sprint performance, delivery timelines, and team collaboration.

Aalis Management Consulting is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.