The Role
Lead multidisciplinary teams through enterprise IT programs using Agile and the Sponsor’s Project Management Framework. Manage Jira backlogs, sprint plans, reports, risks, priorities, and concurrent projects while advising senior stakeholders. Communicate technical issues and mitigation strategies, oversee accreditation using ICD-503, and support Authority to Operate (ATO) approvals. The role is fully onsite in Chantilly, Virginia, and requires an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph.
Summary Generated by Built In
REQUIRED: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
LOCATION: Full-time onsite in Chantilly, VA area
We are needing an IT Program Manager who will bring hands-on experience leading multi-disciplinary, cross-organizational teams through the complex Project Management Framework (PMF) to deliver resilient Agile solutions. As a trusted advisor to senior-level stakeholders, you will navigate competing priorities and tight deadlines, leaning on your hands-on experience building sprint plans, managing Jira backlogs, and translating intricate technical challenges into clear mitigation strategies.
Who We Are:
We offer advanced services in data science, data engineering, software engineering, AI solutions, cybersecurity, and IT program management.
Passionate Integrity, Driven by Excellence
Ardent Principles offers a competitive salary range and a comprehensive, industry‑leading benefits package designed to support long‑term stability and employee well‑being. We provide more than a position—we offer a workplace committed to excellence, integrity, and mission‑focused impact. Our mission is to act as a bridge between satisfied clients and fulfilled employees, ensuring that your job and well-being are our top priorities because your satisfaction leads to the success of our clients.
Join us as we continue building the future of secure, high‑impact solutions.
LOCATION: Full-time onsite in Chantilly, VA area
We are needing an IT Program Manager who will bring hands-on experience leading multi-disciplinary, cross-organizational teams through the complex Project Management Framework (PMF) to deliver resilient Agile solutions. As a trusted advisor to senior-level stakeholders, you will navigate competing priorities and tight deadlines, leaning on your hands-on experience building sprint plans, managing Jira backlogs, and translating intricate technical challenges into clear mitigation strategies.
Who We Are:
We offer advanced services in data science, data engineering, software engineering, AI solutions, cybersecurity, and IT program management.
Passionate Integrity, Driven by Excellence
Ardent Principles offers a competitive salary range and a comprehensive, industry‑leading benefits package designed to support long‑term stability and employee well‑being. We provide more than a position—we offer a workplace committed to excellence, integrity, and mission‑focused impact. Our mission is to act as a bridge between satisfied clients and fulfilled employees, ensuring that your job and well-being are our top priorities because your satisfaction leads to the success of our clients.
Join us as we continue building the future of secure, high‑impact solutions.
Key Responsibilities and Experience needed
In this challenging yet rewarding role, you are an integral part of what brings our Company's mission to life. You must have the following required skills, certifications and demonstrated experience in and/or with:
On the job:
On the job:
- Experience leading an Agile development team.
- Experience working with senior level customers for status updates and prioritization.
- Knowledge and experience with using Jira for managing backlogs, portfolios, products, and sprints.
- Experience putting together sprint plans.
- Experience putting together weekly reports.
- Ability to monitor the progress of multiple concurrent and highly visible projects and requirements with the ability to recommend or take required corrective actions; to perform risk identification and management; and to communicate effectively with the customer, stakeholder, and project team.
- Communication skills and ability to articulate complex resource and technical issues to a range of audiences.
- Knowledge and experience with leading and managing enterprise level projects that have a multi-disciplinary cross-organizational project team from start to end using the Sponsor’s Project Management Framework (PMF) and Agile Project Management methodology.
- Knowledge and experience with managing multiple concurrent projects, short deadlines, and competing priorities.
- Knowledge and experience identifying programmatic challenges, risks, and constraints coupled with a strong ability to convey well-thought mitigation strategies.
- Knowledge and experience managing a project through the accreditation process using ICD-503 and receive ATO (Authority to Operate).
Highly Desired Qualifications
Other skills and demonstrated experiences that are highly desired but not mandatory to perform the work, include working with:
- the Sponsor’s Lean Agile methodology.
- Managing top line charts, sprint burn-up charts and sprint goals.
- Working with Sponsor data repositories, Segmentation service, SecOps Pipeline, and Sponsor JIRA Workflow.
- On-the-job ability to communicate (orally and in writing) complex technical concepts and project information, tailoring ideas, explanations, and concepts to executive and senior managers.
- On-the-job knowledge of Sponsor’s enterprise technical architecture, services-oriented architectures, security requirements, and operating environments.
- Broad knowledge of Sponsor’s IT components, missions, and strategies.
- Familiarity with IC issues, policies, systems, and working relationships.
- On-the-job ability to build and maintain constructive relationships among customers, stakeholders, technical teams, and contractors across the Sponsor and Intelligence Community (IC).
- Hold the following Professional Certifications: Project Management Professional (i.e. PMI PMP), Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP).
What We Offer You
- Highly Competitive Salary: Recognizing and rewarding your expertise and contributions.
- Generous Paid Time Off: Providing ample time for rest, relaxation, and personal pursuits.
- Dedicated Training Budget: Supporting continuous learning and professional development.
- 100% Employer-Covered Family Vision, Dental, and Health Insurance: Ensuring comprehensive health coverage for you and your family.
- 100% Employer-Covered Life and Disability Insurance: Offering financial security and peace of mind.
- 401(k) Plan with a 6% Employer Match: Helping you plan and save for a secure retirement, with 100% vesting from day one.
- 11 Paid Government Holidays: Observing national holidays to ensure time off with family and friends.
- Spot Bonuses for Exceptional Performance: Rewarding outstanding contributions and achievements.
SCHEDULE:
This is a full-time position with consultants expected to be available and working onsite in Chantilly, VA area during core hours.
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About
At Ardent Principles, we're more than just a technology company - we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Our mission is to empower organizations with transformative IT solutions and program management services, while our values of integrity, excellence, and teamwork guide everything we do. We foster a culture of open communication, where every voice is heard, and every idea is valued. Join us and be part of a company where your contributions truly make a difference.
Skills Required
- Active TS/SCI security clearance with Full Scope Polygraph
- Experience leading an Agile development team
- Experience working with senior-level customers on status updates and prioritization
- Experience using Jira to manage backlogs, portfolios, products, and sprints
- Experience creating sprint plans and weekly reports
- Ability to monitor multiple concurrent projects and recommend corrective actions
- Experience identifying and managing project risks, challenges, and constraints
- Strong communication skills for explaining technical and resource issues to varied audiences
- Experience managing enterprise projects through the Sponsor’s Project Management Framework and Agile methodology
- Experience managing projects with short deadlines and competing priorities
- Experience managing accreditation using ICD-503 and obtaining an Authority to Operate
- Experience with the Sponsor’s Lean Agile methodology
- Experience managing top-line charts, sprint burn-up charts, and sprint goals
- Experience with Sponsor data repositories, Segmentation service, SecOps Pipeline, and Sponsor Jira Workflow
- Knowledge of enterprise technical architecture, service-oriented architectures, security requirements, and operating environments
- Familiarity with Intelligence Community issues, policies, systems, and working relationships
- Ability to build relationships with customers, stakeholders, technical teams, and contractors
- Project Management Professional certification, such as PMI PMP
- Agile Certified Practitioner certification, such as ACP
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The Company
What We Do
Ardent Principles, Inc. is a people-focused IT and management consulting firm for commercial and government clients, specializing in IT services and program management, and offering advanced services in data science, data engineering, software engineering, AI solutions, cybersecurity, and staff augmentation.
