Project Manager; Monterey, CA

Project Manager

Salary Range: $123,000 to $138,500 per year

Ops Tech Alliance (OTA) is seeking a Project Manager (Key Personnel) to support the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC) at the Presidio of Monterey, CA. This role serves as a Scrum Master and Agile coach for the contract's development and sustainment team, guiding the team into a self‑organized, effective unit with a sustainable cadence. This position is contingent upon contract award.

• Serve as Scrum Master for one or more development/sustainment teams.
• Identify, understand, and document functional requirements and user stories.
• Facilitate the complete project lifecycle across competing availability, priorities, and multiple stakeholders.
• Coach and mentor the team on Agile, Waterfall, ATDD, TDD, CI/CD, pairing, and automated testing.
• Track project deliverables, schedule, risk, and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinate with the Program/Contract Manager on resourcing and reporting.

• BA/BS from an accredited college or university with 5+ years of project management experience, OR AA/AS with 7+ years, OR 9+ years of project management experience in lieu of degree.
• Active IAT Level II certification (one of: CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, or SSCP).
• Active Scrum Master certification (CSM or PSM).
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Waterfall and Agile techniques:
  User Stories, ATDD, TDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Pairing, and Automated Testing.
• Experience facilitating complete project life cycles with competing priorities and multiple stakeholders.
• U.S. Citizenship; ability to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC).

• PMP certification.
• SAFe certification.
• Prior DoD or Army experience.
• Active Secret clearance (a plus, not required).

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Work‑life Balance

Ops Tech Alliance (OTA) was founded by former National Security and Special Operations professionals with over 100 years of combined experience and was formed with a singular focus: to bridge the gap between operations and technology to enable mission success. We are a certified Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

Our employees have achieved incredible things working on some of the most important technology and security projects in locations around the world to safeguard national security. We focus on hiring top talent and want you to join our team. This is a full‑time position.

OTA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.