Overview

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SUMMARY

Arcticom, LLC, a subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation is currently seeking a Project Manager in support of an Agile software development contract with the United States Marine Corps. This position is responsible for ensuring quality delivery of sustainment work products and small change requests per commitment to the customer. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, a quick learner and able to work independently while collaborating with other team members and external components in a complex environment

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

• Plan and implement projects.
• Create roadmaps, schedules, and project timeline.
• Track deliverables.
• Monitor and report on project progress.
• Present to stakeholders reports on progress as well as problems and solutions.
• Guide and coach, the Agile Team and organization on how to use Agile/Scrum practices and values.
• Provide support to the team using a servant leadership style and lead by example. Responsible to hold team accountable to the tenants of agile and working agreements including the use of appropriate tools, standards and best practices.
• Promote and demonstrate the twelve agile principles of collaboration, prioritization, team accountability and visibility.
• Empower teams to self-organize around achievement of their commitments.
• Identify and remove any impediments and distractions that interfere with the team’s ability to deliver.
• Recommend improvements and assist in changes to best practice where appropriate.
• Assist the team in tracking and communicating progress and metrics.
• Facilitate and enable an environment of collaboration and creativity.
• Assess the Agile maturity of the team and organization. Coach the team to higher levels of maturity, at a pace that is sustainable and comfortable for the team and organization.
• Build a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or being judged, with an emphasis of healing and problem solving.
• Facilitate getting the work done without coercion, assigning, or dictating the work.
• Facilitate discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution.
• Assist with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and radiating information for better visibility.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications (applies to both this section and KSAO’s)

• 4-7 years of experience in Agile software development.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Software Development Life Cycle Methodology and practices.
• Software Testing Life Cycle Methodology and practices
• Understanding of common Agile frameworks and development practices including DevOps.
• Understand incremental delivery and the value of metrics.
• Ability to apply Agile practices within government culture.
• Advanced computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Excellent analysis and collaboration skills.
• Must be effective and efficient in identifying and proposing creative, innovative solutions to resolve complex, time-critical challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop, prioritize and accomplish goals.
• Effective and efficient in identifying and proposing creative, innovative solutions to resolve complex, time-critical challenges.

Preferred

• Professional Scrum Master certification (e.g., PSM I, PSM II, CSM, SSM, SASM).
• Agile certification.

NECESSARY PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employee must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.

DOT COVERED/SAFETY-SENSITIVE ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. The work described herein is primarily a modern office setting. Occasional travel may be required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Hiring and supervisory responsibilities.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain the appropriate clearance levels required and be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference. BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug free workplace.