Everforth ECS is seeking a Project Manager - Agile SAFe to work in the National Capital Region covering the Pentagon, Falls Church, and Fairfax. Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.
The War Data Platform (WDP) is a key initiative within the U.S. Department of War's (DoW) AI‑First strategy introduced in early 2026. The WDP focuses on operational warfighting data and aims to accelerate the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) on the battlefield. The WDP extends to Unclassified, Secret, and Top Secret environments, and supports collaboration between Combatant Commands, Joint Staff directorates, Senior Executive Service leaders, and operational analysts.
• The Project Manager – Agile SAFe supports sprint-based program execution across the WDP Core Integration Task Order, applying SAFe Agile methodologies to coordinate day-to-day delivery activities, maintain backlog health, and sustain alignment between sprint-level execution and broader program priorities under the direction of senior project leadership. In this role, the Project Manager contributes to a disciplined Agile Release Train delivery environment by facilitating ceremonies, tracking velocity and impediments, and ensuring that procurement, reporting, and documentation activities remain integrated with sprint planning and execution cadences.
• Supports planning, coordination, and execution of program activities using Agile and Scaled Agile Framework methodologies to manage sprint-based task execution.
• Manages day-to-day sprint activities by maintaining backlogs, coordinating sprint planning sessions, tracking task progress, and facilitating execution across assigned teams.
• Supports preparation and maintenance of project artifacts aligned with approved Project Management Plans, including sprint schedules, task dependencies, and execution metrics.
• Coordinates with senior project leadership to align sprint objectives with program priorities, milestones, and delivery timelines.
• Tracks sprint velocity, burndown metrics, impediments, and completion status using Agile tooling such as Jira and Confluence.
• Supports preparation of Monthly Status Report inputs by documenting sprint progress, completed tasks, risks, and corrective actions.
• Assists with coordination of Task Order Kick-Off Meetings and recurring Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Supports integration of purchasing and procurement actions into sprint planning activities by tracking approved Requests to Initiate Purchase and Consents to Purchase required to support task execution.
• Escalates risks, blockers, and schedule impacts to senior project leadership for resolution.
• Maintains organized project documentation supporting execution visibility, traceability, and audit readiness.
• Applies disciplined Agile practices to support predictable delivery, transparency, and alignment with Government objectives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Current Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• 3 or more years of progressive experience in project management, Agile delivery coordination, or a closely related discipline, with demonstrated experience supporting sprint-based program execution within a federal or defense contracting environment.
• Active SAFe 5 Practitioner certification from Scaled Agile, Inc., demonstrating proficiency in SAFe Agile principles, Agile Release Train participation, sprint planning, backlog management, and team-level delivery coordination within a Scaled Agile Framework program structure.
• Demonstrated experience managing sprint-level activities across one or more Agile teams, including backlog maintenance, sprint planning facilitation, daily stand-up coordination, sprint review support, and retrospective documentation.
• Hands-on proficiency with Agile delivery and program management tools, including Jira and Confluence, with demonstrated experience tracking sprint velocity, burndown metrics, impediment logs, and task completion status to support program-level reporting and delivery visibility.
• Proven ability to prepare Monthly Status Report inputs and program documentation artifacts, including sprint progress summaries, risk and corrective action documentation, and procurement activity tracking, in alignment with Government reporting requirements and Contracting Officer Representative oversight cycles.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate federal procurement documentation activities, including preparation and status tracking of Requests to Initiate Purchase and Consents to Purchase, and integration of procurement milestones into sprint planning and execution workflows.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, with a proven ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and identify the most appropriate solution.
• Highly developed interpersonal and oral/written communication skills, with the ability to effectively and professionally interact with a diverse set of stakeholders (from peers to end-users to executive management).
Skills Required
- 3 or more years of progressive experience in project management
- Active SAFe 5 Practitioner certification
- Hands-on proficiency with Jira and Confluence
- Current Secret security clearance
ECS Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ECS and has not been reviewed or approved by ECS.
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Healthcare Strength — ECS advertises multiple national-network medical plan options with HSA eligibility alongside dental and vision coverage. Coverage generally begins quickly and is paired with company-paid short- and long-term disability, adding stability to the health package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with Safe Harbor and immediate vesting on employer contributions is emphasized, with an employer match available. Access to an employee stock purchase plan via the parent company provides an additional savings avenue.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave up to 30 days, adoption assistance, and other family-oriented leaves are highlighted. Feedback suggests these offerings add meaningful value beyond base pay for many roles.
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What We Do
ECS, a segment of ASGN (NYSE: ASGN), delivers advanced solutions and services in cloud, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), application and IT modernization, and science and engineering. The company solves critical, complex challenges for customers across the U.S. public sector, defense, intelligence and commercial industries. ECS maintains partnerships with leading cloud, cybersecurity, and AI/ML providers and holds specialized certifications in their technologies. Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, ECS has more than 3,400 employees throughout the U.S. and has been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Washington Post for the last five years.
