Senior Project Manager

Modern Technology Solutions Inc•El Segundo, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

MTSI is seeking a Senior Project Manager with Agile and Configuration Management (CM) experience to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support to the United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) in El Segundo, CA, to support of the sustainment of the Space Digital Ecosystem and iNtegration (SpaceDEN) system. The candidate will work in a multi-level classified environment to include Special Access Program (SAP) activities. The successful candidate will possess excellent problem-solving skills, initiative, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. The candidate must be a U.S. citizen.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience as Scrum Master or Project Manager OR 3 years of experience as a Scrum Master or Project Manager with a related M.S. degree
At least 5 years’ experience or assignments of program or project management
Skill in collaborating and networking across the USSF, DoW, and intelligence communities
Proficiency in reading and interpreting requirements documents to identify, communicate, and synthesize key aspects for current and future projects
Ability to work independently with minimal daily oversight and dynamic tasking from multiple projects
Skill in synthesizing information to understand and communicate challenges to find and relay answers to leadership and teams
Hands-on experience with Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft Project developing and executing program structure
Proven experience or knowledge in the following areas: CCB process, Agile methodologies, and Project Management
Proven ability to lead and work in cross-functional teams
U.S. citizenship is required
Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph
B.S. in STEM related specialty

Nice To Haves

Relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience in Space Systems Command
Familiarity with security procedures while working in a SCIF/SAPF environment
Experience with DoD Acquisition Lifecycle experience and/or Rapid Acquisition / Rapid Delivery experience
Understands Digital Engineering execution and strategy
Experience with RMF processes and Cloud execution
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certification
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
Scrum Master and SAFe for Teams and Government certification
SAFe PO/PM certification
SAFe Advanced Scrum Master certification
M.S. in STEM related specialty
12 years work experience may be substituted for M.S.

Responsibilities

Report directly to and coordinate with Program Manager on various efforts tied to cost, schedule, and performance
Provide three critical areas of support: Project Management, Hybrid Agile execution/management, program Configuration Control Board (CCB) facilitation
Work independently for the customer at the client site, must be able to maintain requisite security clearances and accesses
Lead the development effort of delivery team, ensuring work is prioritized based on business value and in coordination with other PMs and technical leads using hybrid Agile methods
Familiarity with Department of War (DoW) and USSF policies, processes, and procedures to support and sustain SpaceDEN
Work with the Program Manager overseeing business aspects of the project, ensuring that the right product is being built in the right order, within budget, and by the deadline
Support information, work prioritization, and decision-making within the Agile team
Drive the CCB process as the primary secretary and facilitator
Coordinate and monitor the Scrum process from initiation through delivery, ensuring that all targets and requirements are met
Assist in developing, reviewing, and updating applicable documentation for SpaceDEN management requirements across the full spectrum of actions required to award contracts
Support all aspects of the platform enterprise activities as needed, including interaction with other government organizations internal and external to USSF
Support efforts analyzing strategies, requirements, and objectives for issues that specifically impact program availability, performance, interoperability, or capability
Promote self-organization, removing impediments, and maintaining team productivity while ensuring flexibility to rapidly respond to changes
Provide technical and program recommendations to Program Manager and Government officials leveraging previous experiences and concrete analysis