Senior Product Manager with Security Clearance

Description & Requirements Maximus is looking for a Senior Product Manager to join its team in Arlington, VA. Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS136, M3, Band 7 Who We Seek: Passion Seekers: You genuinely care about the work that you do and its impact on society
Self-Starters: You're a go-getter who isn't afraid to step up and disrupt the status quo
Entrepreneurs: You bring fresh ideas to the table, work hard, develop business and consistently seek new challenges
Collaborators: You're a great contributor to a high performing team that accomplishes great feats for our clients What You Will Do: Lead a cross functional team of 20+ government and multiple contractors
Interact daily with the system and software development teams; setting priorities and ensuring cost, schedule and performance parameters are met
Lead all aspects of program development planning, software and hardware development, and release schedules
Establish and communicate clear, concise, testable, and approved Community Requirements. Decompose Community Requirements into low level system function and non-functional requirements
Ensure error free delivery of new functionality to the operational community to include: systems, software, and documentation (i.e., user manual, maintenance manuals, etc.)
Lead day-to-day task management of the project within a cross-functional team, maintain responsibility for the quality control and configuration management of all work performed, ensure all deliverables meet requirements of the contract and are delivered on time, elevate risks early, and communicate the status of the project to stakeholders
Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, manage and report the status of all project management and technical activities, and work with personnel ranging from senior leadership to highly specialized engineers
Participate and lead client engagements, including strategic analysis, planning, execution of solutions, and interface directly with the client in the execution of duties, as necessary Position Requirements: Must have an active TS/SCI clearance Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Systems Management, Engineering)
Eight (8) years' experience with the execution and management of large-scale Information Technology (IT) Projects
This includes over two years of direct experience in leading and executing enterprise-wide IT solutions in the private or public sector. Experience includes: Project management of technically and functionally diverse and complex IT Projects; Implementing detailed management techniques such as Earned Value Analysis; IT solution architectural analysis and design; Software and system developmental and acceptance testing; Acts as manager and overall point of contact for a specific project within an overall enterprise-wide IT solution Project.
2+ years of experience with SAFe Agile/Scrum methodology
2+ years of experience using Agile backlog management tool(s), preferably JIRA
2+ years of experience in tracking and updating an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
Strong self-organization and self-management skills with emphasis on self-initiation and follow through
Proven written and oral communication skills Required Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) or DAWIA III in program management Minimum Requirements Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS136, M3, Band 7 Preferred Qualifications: Experience with the Special Access Programs (SAPs) and Intelligence Community (IC)
Experience with or at least knowledge of personnel security systems such as JPAS/DISS or Scattered Castles
Experience developing functional and non-functional requirements for IT Security Systems
Knowledge and/or understanding of Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG)
Experience with or at least knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IDAM)
Experience writing and approval processes for Memorandums of Understanding, Memorandums of Agreement and System Of Record Notices
Experience developing the standards, criteria, and guidelines upon which personnel security eligibility determinations are based
The ability to work independently The ability to adapt in fast paced environments, comfort with ambiguity
Familiarity with cloud technologies, security practices, and agile methodologies.
Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision-making EEO Statement Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We're proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status. Pay Transparency Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances. Annual Base Pay Minimum for this Position $ 150,000.00 Annual Base Pay Maximum for this Position $ 180,000.00