The Role
Lead matrixed technical teams through Agile development and structured project management, manage schedules, scope, cost estimates, and release/configuration management, analyze vulnerability scan results, maintain backlog in Jira/Confluence, and support Sponsor processes, documentation, QA reviews, and data calls.
Summary Generated by Built In
REQUIRED: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
LOCATION: Full-time onsite in Herndon, VA
Join our team as a Project/Systems Integrator leading matrixed technical resources through Agile development, structured project management, and security‑focused solution delivery. You will manage schedules, develop scope and cost estimates, mentor team members, and analyze vulnerability scan results to ensure secure, reliable outcomes. Jira and Confluence will be central tools in your daily workflow.
Who We Are:
We offer advanced services in data science, data engineering, software engineering, AI solutions, cybersecurity, staff augmentation, and IT program management.
Passionate Integrity, Driven by Excellence
At Ardent Principles, passionate integrity and a relentless pursuit of excellence define who we are. We offer a competitive salary range and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your long‑term success. Our mission is to connect fulfilled employees with satisfied clients, ensuring your well‑being and professional satisfaction directly contribute to exceptional outcomes for those we serve.
Join us as we continue building the future of secure, high‑impact solutions.
LOCATION: Full-time onsite in Herndon, VA
Join our team as a Project/Systems Integrator leading matrixed technical resources through Agile development, structured project management, and security‑focused solution delivery. You will manage schedules, develop scope and cost estimates, mentor team members, and analyze vulnerability scan results to ensure secure, reliable outcomes. Jira and Confluence will be central tools in your daily workflow.
Who We Are:
We offer advanced services in data science, data engineering, software engineering, AI solutions, cybersecurity, staff augmentation, and IT program management.
Passionate Integrity, Driven by Excellence
At Ardent Principles, passionate integrity and a relentless pursuit of excellence define who we are. We offer a competitive salary range and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your long‑term success. Our mission is to connect fulfilled employees with satisfied clients, ensuring your well‑being and professional satisfaction directly contribute to exceptional outcomes for those we serve.
Join us as we continue building the future of secure, high‑impact solutions.
Key Responsibilities
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:
- Supporting the day-to-day activities of the Sponsor.
- Providing support to the Sponsor in the development and coordination of organizational policies, standards, processes, and procedures.
- At the request of the Sponsor, developing milestones and detailed schedule for complex stories
- With CAM Team, providing QA reviews for CSAs and SLAs, ensuring timeliness and quality of the Sponsor’s agreements for project and services.
- Developing and maintaining documentation that captures the Sponsor’s business processes supporting the Sponsor's software build and support services.
- Supporting data calls as requested by the Sponsor.
- Supporting release and configuration management.
- Working closely with the Sponsor and stakeholders to ensure the Product Backlog, stored in Sponsor-provided tool, is continually and regularly maintained in alignment with the Agile cadence to ensure the necessary Release and Sprint Backlog items (epics and user stories) are defined with acceptance criteria and prioritized by the Mission Partners prior to the start of each release and sprint. Experience prioritize development in accordance with the Program Backlog.
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 Herndon, VA 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 with Full Scope Polygraph
- Must be full-time onsite in Herndon, VA (core hours)
- Experience leading matrixed teams through Agile development and program/project management
- Experience with Jira and Confluence (daily use)
- Experience analyzing vulnerability scan results and security-focused solution delivery
- Experience with release and configuration management and maintaining product/backlog artifacts
- Experience developing schedules, milestones, scope, and cost estimates
- Demonstrated ability to perform QA reviews for CSAs and SLAs and support Sponsor processes/documentation
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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.
