Project Manager
McLean, VA
Corporate – Operations & Program Management /
Regular /
Remote
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.
Requisition #:
Job Title : Project Manager
Clearance Level: Active DoD - Secret
Salary Range: $70,000 - $130,000
Required Certification(s):
· CompTIA Security+ (All Personnel)
· PMP or equivalent
SUMMARY
The Marine Forces Reserve is a three-star General level command responsible for training and equipping approximately 160 geographically dispersed Marine Reserve units across the United States to augment and reinforce active Marine forces in time of war, national emergency or contingency operations, provide personnel and operational tempo relief for the active forces in peacetime, and provide service to the community. The geographical disbursement of Marine Forces Reserve units requires significant investment in Command and Control IT solutions. The IT services identified in this PWS are critical to maintaining, sustaining, and evolving the Command and Control platforms for the Commander, Marine Forces Reserve.
Provide comprehensive project management oversite for the development, operation, and maintenance support to MARFORRES web based application systems including Individual Ready Reserve (IRR), Training, Exercise and Employment Program, Transportation of People, and Transportation of Things (T3), Force Requirements Registry (FRR), and MFR Manpower, as well as new web based applications for MARFORRES by leveraging the Agile Development process.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Lead Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
· Manage the product backlog in collaboration with product owners and stakeholders.
· Ensure sprint goals are clearly defined and achieved within scope, time, and quality expectations.
· Document end user reporting requirements. Establish user stories, report definitions, and permission requirements for inhouse application development.
· Serve as the primary liaison between development teams and business stakeholders, including executive-level and VIP clients.
· Facilitate regular demos and progress reviews to ensure alignment with client needs and expectations.
· Maintain clear, consistent, and professional communication with all stakeholders.
· Collaborate closely with software engineers, designers, data engineers, and SMEs to ensure seamless project execution.
· Monitor team performance and remove blockers to keep projects on track.
· Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and agile best practices.
· Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and status reports.
· Track progress against milestones and adjust plans as necessary to meet delivery commitments.
· Ensure compliance with internal processes, quality standards, and security requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS Required Certifications
· CompTIA Security+ (All Personnel)
· PMP or equivalent
Education, Background, and Years of Experience
· 5 years experience in Project Management
ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS Required Skills
· Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
· Ability to present and communicate complex topics clearly and professionally to VIP stakeholders
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Skilled in gathering and refining business requirements from diverse stakeholders
· Strong project planning, risk management, and prioritization skills
· Proficiency in using project management tools
· Attention to detail with ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously
· Commitment to delivering exceptional client satisfaction and results
Preferred Skills
· Familiarity with DevSecOps principles and modern CI/CD pipelines.
· Experience navigating Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation process
· Knowledge of enterprise-level application management and software development change management.
· Experience leading both remote and in-person teams
· Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
WORKING CONDITIONS Environmental Conditions
· Office/WFH Setting
Strength Demands
· Sedentary – 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles. Some occasional walking or standing may be required. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Physical Requirements
· Stand or Sit; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl; See; Push or Pull
Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.
What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.
We also believe in supporting our employees by offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. To explore the benefits we offer, please visit our website under the Careers section.
Happy - Be Infectious.
Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
Helpful - Be Supportive.
Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
Honest - Be Trustworthy.
Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
Humble - Be Grounded.
Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
Hungry - Be Eager.
Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
Hustle - Be Driven.
Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.
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