Overview
Bowhead seeks an Agile Project Manager to join our team supporting our MITSM customer in Stafford, VA. This position is 100% onsite at our Bowhead Stafford office and is expected to begin on December 1, 2025 and will last 120 days. The preferred candidate will possess a current USMC CAC.
Responsibilities
Facilitate Agile ceremonies including daily scrums, sprint planning, sprint reviews/demos, and retrospectives, ensuring proper application of Scrum processes while leveraging other Agile frameworks (Kanban, Scrumban).
Coach teams and individuals in Agile practices by clarifying goals, defining actions, and promoting adherence to Agile principles across programs.
Monitor and communicate Agile metrics such as WIP limits and throughput to support transparency, alignment, and continuous improvement.
Support acquisition teams by preparing, reviewing, updating, and maintaining program documentation, including market research reports and vendor analyses.
Document and analyze business and functional requirements, translating them into process maps, technical system requirements, and acquisition artifacts.
Create and maintain high-quality documentation (manuals, specifications, process documents, reports, meeting minutes) that ensures accuracy, clarity, and alignment with project needs.
Leverage Microsoft and Atlassian tools (Teams, SharePoint, Jira, Confluence) to manage workflows, support collaboration, and implement process improvements.
Build and sustain strong stakeholder relationships by providing excellent customer service, effective communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution across cross-functional teams.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required.
5+ years of relevant experience in Agile coaching, project management, or business analysis.
Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, Scrumban) and iterative development.
Experience with backlog tracking, sprint planning, burndown metrics, and Jira.
Excellent documentation, analytical, and conceptual thinking skills.
Exceptional attention to detail, interpersonal, and communication skills (written, verbal, and training).
Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
Familiarity with software development processes and service-oriented environments.
PMP, CSM or equivalent certification highly desired.
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Successfully pass a T1 investigation. Candidates with a security clearance are highly encouraged to apply. US Citizenship is required.
Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically
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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC's Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant's resume/application may be subject to verification.
Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.
UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
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UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.
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ID 2025-23954
Category Program/Project Management
Location : Location US-VA-Stafford
Minimum Clearance Required Background Investigation
Travel Requirement Less than 10%
