Technical Project Manager/ Scrum Master (5335)

<div class="ui-form-item ui-form-item-horizontal" data-direction="horizontal"> <div class="ui-form-field lifesuite__rte--display"> <div class="ui-form-field lifesuite__rte--display"> <div class="m-b break-word ng-scope"> <div class="ng-scope"> <div class="m-b break-word ng-scope">SMX is seeking a Technical Project Manager/Scrum Master to support the Digital Acquisition Center of Expertise (DACE) to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of digital acquisition products within the NAVAIR Digital Acquisition Center of Expertise (DACE).&nbsp;</div> </div> </div> <p>This role combines technical project management expertise with agile methodologies to ensure the successful development of guidance and training content, tailored implementation of modern digitally enabled acquisition for Early Engagement Programs, and establishment of learning environments and seminars. The individual will act as a key liaison across between the Technical Director, the core DACE team, Government stakeholders, and cross-organizational cross-functional teams to drive collaboration, transparency, and alignment toward mission outcomes.</p> <p>This position is required to be<strong> in-person at Patuxent River NAS, providing on-site</strong> support at NAVAIR South Engineering building # 2187.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Essential Duties &amp; Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Technical Project Management: <ul> <li>Develop and manage DACE plans, schedules, and milestones aligned with DACE objectives and program priorities.</li> <li>Oversee the execution of DACE activities, managing dependencies and successful outcomes.</li> <li>Provide real-time updates on project health, leveraging dashboards and visualizations.</li> <li>Guide team through task dependencies and decomposition</li> <li>Track and manage current and future contract actions ensuring that sufficient funding is available and accessible.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Scrum Master Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Tailor Agile approaches to meet the needs of the team and the project.</li> <li>Facilitate tailored agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, Bi-weekly stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.</li> <li>Guide teams in adopting agile principles and practices, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.</li> <li>Manage sprint backlogs, ensuring alignment with program priorities and technical baselines.</li> <li>Remove impediments and roadblocks to enable team productivity and efficiency.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Required Skills &amp; Experience</span></strong></p> <ul> <li>Clearance Required: Secret <ul> <li>US Citizenship is required for work on DoD contract</li> </ul> </li> <li>Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, project management, or a related field.</li> <li>Minimum 5 years of experience in technical project management, preferably within defense acquisition programs.</li> <li>Proven experience as a Scrum Master, with a strong understanding of agile methodologies.</li> <li>Experience developing projects and breaking down tasking within JIRA.</li> <li>Experience developing project metrics and projections within JIRA/Confluence</li> <li>Experience managing cross-functional teams and collaborating with government and industry stakeholders.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Desired Skills &amp; Experience</strong></p> <ul> <li>Outside-of-the-box thinker</li> <li>Ability to manage complex projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.</li> <li>Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.</li> <li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.</li> <li>Responsible for assisting more senior positions and/or performing functional duties under the oversight of more senior positions.</li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Application Deadline:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> 6/22/2026</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">#cjpost #LI-ONSITE</span></p> </div> </div> </div><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>&nbsp;</p> <hr> <p><span style="font-size: 16px;">The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning &amp; development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.</span></p></div><div class="title">The proposed salary for this position is:</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$73,100</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$121,800 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p>&nbsp;</p> <p>At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.</p> <p>We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.</p> <p>SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.</p> <p><span data-teams="true"><span id="message-body-1758638857922" class="fui-ChatMyMessage__body rcngbzt ___eyw0iv0 f10pi13n ftqa4ok f2hkw1w f8hki3x f1d2448m f1bjia2o ffh67wi f1j6vpng f1pniga2 f987i1v f1ffjurs f15bsgw9 f14e48fq f18yb2kv fd6o370 ffwy5si f3znvyf f57olzd f4stah7 f480a47 fs1por5 fk6fouc figsok6 fkhj508 f19n0e5 f9ijwd5 fzqqayd f10ostut f1o0qvyv f9ggezi f1xp5gbu f150uoa4 ffyari3 fo7qwa0 f16xkysk fxowb0n f11ghf3q f13aoclr flypziy f10kwr27 fquw1qa fftr39l f13lathq f15hsm81 f2ss68y ffb60jq f8nuap2 f13nk4fk f7jacry fq08z5q fd9af6s fr74w9q fcl9uv6 f13sm7pj f1u6qqly f16wpxbl faim3u9 f6cs3qo fa2w2z3 fd39nx6 f10gn8j9 frcqmxy f1w9ws4k f1ddxkqj fd10euv fvuz61 f1nbc6gw"><span id="content-1758638857922" class="fui-Primitive ___16zla5h f1oy3dpc fqtknz5 fyvcxda"></span></span></span></p> <div id="x_Signature"></div> <p>Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.</p> <p>SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).</p></div>