Aviation Security Project Manager
About The Position
Forge requires a Project Manager to become part of a dynamic team supporting aviation security projects for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport (DFW). This position will work closely with the government and airport stakeholders on these engagements and provide expert consultative services designed to help understand and document their business, functional, and technical requirements and translate them for developers. The TSA project centers around the development of Power BI business intelligence reporting for all checked baggage screening nationwide. The DFW project will involve coordinating the design and installation of biometric access control technology for the authentication of airport employees and the development of a remote monitoring application. This role will coordinate with stakeholders and scrum teams to prioritize demands, maximize planning analysis, track progress toward meeting customers' requirements and objectives, test deliverables, and communicate product development schedules.
Requirements
- Ability to think strategically, act tactically, and display strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Build strong cross-group working relationships.
- Demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities.
- U.S. Citizen
- 5-7 years of professional experience supporting Digital Transformation efforts
- Bachelor's degree in management information systems, Business Information Technology, or equivalent
- Strong understanding of Scrum concepts and methodology
- Experience writing/reviewing documentation for the government
- Experience with Jira Software
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Ability to follow security protocol to protect sensitive data
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in federal and/or airport aviation security environment preferred
- Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred
- Certified Scrum Master (Scrum Alliance) preferred
- Active DHS Vetting and/or Security Clearance is preferred
Responsibilities
- Plan, direct, or coordinate activities to document business and technical requirements, outcomes, user stories, and model processes.
- Facilitate functional and technical calls with government customers to cover topics including requirements analysis, project status, functional solutions, tasking, risks, and actions.
- Perform, facilitate, and document human-centered design activities.
- Work directly with technical staff to create and maintain technical documentation.
- Facilitate scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Maintain an active backlog that is continuously updated and re-prioritized.
- Facilitate and support team working in sprints for the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) by removing impediments and coordinating necessary collaboration channels as needed.
- Validate business process workflows by testing, system modeling, and end-user testing.
- Maintain Active Federal Security Clearance and Airport Security Access.
Benefits
- Complete Flextime
- 401k With Employer Matching
- Healthcare, Including Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Health Savings Account (HSA) And Pre-Tax Premium Options
- Supplementary healthcare and family support
- Extended Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
- Healthcare Insurance Deductible Paydown
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment, and Education & Training Stipends
- Cell Phone / Internet Stipends
- College Saving Plans with Employer Contributions
- Alternative Work Locations and Tele-Commuting
- Employee Referral Awards
- Retention, Signing & Performance Bonuses
- Commuter Benefits
- Paid Sabbatical
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
