Overview

Iron EagleX is a veteran owned defense contracting company based in Tampa, FL.

It is our mission to provide solutions to the most challenging technical problems facing the Department of Defense while simultaneously making a positive impact on our employees and community.

Responsibilities

Job Description: 

Iron EagleX is hiring an Agile Technical Program Manager in Crystal City, VA (4 days a week on-site). The Technical Agile PM will be responsible for the effective management and team collaboration of the resources assigned to this SOCOM Program and contribute to technology projects by translating business needs into understandable requirements. The Technical Agile PM will interact directly with the government program manager and be responsible for meeting tasks and deliverables related to Project Planning and Control, Data Management, Personnel Accountability and Risk Management required for all program activities.

Job Duties Include (but not limited to): 

• Participate in development and management of project plans related to application development initiatives. (project planning and design, testing, implementation, and maintenance)
• Manage and prioritize tasking between the Solutions & Data Science, Skills, and Platform & DevOps teams.
• Gather and document requirements from government customers.
• Understand business requirements, goals, and risks to formulate and define technical scope and objectives of projects. 
• Provide client support and consultation for project issues with a focus on improving business operations.
• Identify risks and issues throughout the project, monitor program deliverables, and initiate strategies and plans to ensure delivery of high-quality support.
• Create, maintain, and actively manage project schedules.
• Ensure that project documentation is created and is maintained.
• Escalate unresolved issues to Senior management. 
• You will educate and support your teams in agile practice and principles. Through strong facilitation methods, you’ll lead planning and grooming exercises as well as daily team syncs. You’ll play a key role in tracking sprint goals and communicating metrics while empowering team members to self-organize and perform at the highest level.
• Apply a keen understanding of user interaction design principles to a variety of solutions, subject areas, and applications. Conceptualize and develop plans to track user experiences from early concepts to prototypes and specifications. 
• You will own the facilitation and implementation of the Agile process as envisioned through the Agile community.
• You will track, report, and enforce accountability around the development of varying types and levels of functionality.
• You will advocate for team members and facilitate the escalation and remove impediments.
• You will promote positive team dynamics and good communication.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience:

• Ability to learn on the job, be self-motivated. Must be able to anticipate problems, spot new business opportunities and take a proactive approach to responsibilities.
• Ability to deeply understand users' needs, behaviors, and experiences to create effective solutions catering to their unique challenges and desires. 
• Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft Project.
• Experience with technical projects such as software deployment, enterprise systems, and infrastructure.
• A solid understanding and experience with DoD program financial management.
• A solid understanding of overall business functions and the impact of technical decisions on business results.
• Experience serving as a liaison to senior staff/leadership to facilitate timely information transfer and execution decisions.
• Experience with USSOCOM HQ, and SOF elements.
• Have strong interpersonal skills to facilitate working within a team and build relationships with customers
• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Desired Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant project management experience
• PMP or equivalent certification desired. 
• Scrum certification desired.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor of Science in a field related field or equivalent.

Security Clearance:

• Active TS/SCI Clearance is Required.

Benefits: 

• National Health, vision and dental plans
• 20 days of PTO and 11 paid holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short – and long-term disability plans
• 401(K) retirement plan
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Relocation opportunities

Iron EagleX is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.