Title: Senior ServiceNow Requirements Engineer
Location: Bethesda, MD
Compensation Range: $175k approximately
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government.  Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission.  Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems.  If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.

Benefits Overview:
Cornerstone Defense offers a very comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans * Generous PTO Policy * 401(k) * HSA and FSA options * Life and Disability Insurance * Tuition Reimbursement and Training * Perks at Work Discount Program * Referral Program * Leads Generation Program * CollegeAmerica 529 * Fitness Reimbursement Program * Travel Assistance * Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions * Life Planning Financial & Legal Services *
 

Seeking an experienced ServiceNow (SNOW) Requirements Engineer to support our IC customer. The ideal candidate will serve as a critical bridge between stakeholders and technical teams, with responsibilities focused on collecting, analyzing, and refining requirements for SNOW applications and workflows.
 
Given the nature of this role, the selected candidate will regularly interface with very senior IC staff and cross-functional contractors supporting separate contracts. This requires a calm, confident communication style to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders and enable mission success.
 
As a Requirements Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful execution of IT and SNOW workflow projects that are foundational to the IC Customer’s mission. By using your analytical expertise and confident communication style, you will directly contribute to the development of secure, scalable, and impactful solutions. Join a high-performing team where your skills will drive innovation and enable mission success.
 
Primary Responsibilities:
 
Requirements Gathering & Analysis:
 
Partner with senior IC leadership and stakeholders to collect, refine, and prioritize requirements for SNOW applications and workflows.
 
Translate customer objectives into detailed, actionable requirements while maintaining alignment with mission priorities and system capabilities.
 
Ensure requirements accurately capture stakeholder needs and are feasible within the technical and operational environment.
 
 
 
Collaboration with Stakeholders:
 
Work closely with IC staff, developers, and other contractors to clarify requirements and address gaps in design and implementation.
 
Facilitate discussions and coordination between teams to ensure that requirements are clearly communicated and understood across contracts and workstreams.
 
Participate in technical exchange meetings and workshops to refine requirements in alignment with SNOW platform capabilities and best practices.
 
 
 
Documentation and Communication:
 
Document requirements, use cases, process flows, and acceptance criteria in a clear and structured format to guide development and testing teams.
 
Provide regular updates to IC leadership on requirements status, risks, and impacts, ensuring decisions are informed by accurate and actionable insights.
 
Actively support change management processes, documenting updates or refinements to requirements based on stakeholder feedback and evolving needs.
 
 
 
Cross-Functional Leadership:
 
Interface confidently with senior IC officials, ensuring requirements workflows are driven by strategic priorities and communicated in a professional, poised manner.
 
Collaborate across multiple contractor teams, building relationships that foster open communication and alignment toward shared mission goals.
 
 
 
Work Environment:
 
Collaboration: The role requires daily interaction with senior IC staff and integration with cross-functional contractor teams, where clear communication and strong interpersonal skills are essential.
 
 Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
 
TS/SCI with Polygraph is REQUIRED
 
 
Experience & Skills:
 
Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, with proven expertise in collecting and refining technical requirements for SNOW applications and workflows.
14+ years of professional experiance
Strong understanding of SNOW platform capabilities, including workflows, applications, and integrations.
Experience operating in dynamic team environments, collaborating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
 
 
Interpersonal & Communication Skills:
 
Confidence working with very senior leadership and an ability to communicate clearly, calmly, and effectively across diverse audiences.
Demonstrated ability to navigate and collaborate across multiple contractor teams, fostering alignment in cross-functional environments.
Strong analytical and interpersonal skills for bridging the gap between technical teams and mission-driven stakeholders.
 
 
Preferred Qualifications:
 
Familiarity with Intelligence Community (IC) environments, workflows, and directives.
Experience working in agile or hybrid development environments, including collaboration with Scrum teams.
Certification in ServiceNow frameworks or business analysis methodologies such as Certified Application Specialist or Certified Business Analyst Professional (CBAP).
Capability in creating visual requirements documentation (e.g., process models, data flow diagrams) using tools like Microsoft Visio, Lucidchart, or other standard platforms.

Title: Senior ServiceNow Test Engineer
Location: Bethesda, MD
Compensation Range: $215k approximately
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government.  Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission.  Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems.  If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.

Benefits Overview:
Cornerstone Defense offers a very comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans * Generous PTO Policy * 401(k) * HSA and FSA options * Life and Disability Insurance * Tuition Reimbursement and Training * Perks at Work Discount Program * Referral Program * Leads Generation Program * CollegeAmerica 529 * Fitness Reimbursement Program * Travel Assistance * Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions * Life Planning Financial & Legal Services *

Seeking a highly skilled ServiceNow (SNOW) Tester to support the IC Customer. The selected candidate will play a key role in testing and validating SNOW applications, workflows, and solutions to ensure seamless functionality and mission-critical performance.

This role requires hands-on experience with automated testing methods for SNOW platforms, deep attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-contracting teams supporting parallel initiatives. The ability to work in a dynamic environment and maintain strong stakeholder relationships is essential.

Primary Responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive testing of SNOW applications and workflows to identify, document, and escalate bugs and issues across all SNOW modules and functionalities.

Develop and execute automated testing scripts for SNOW platforms, ensuring consistent performance and minimizing manual testing cycles.

Validate SNOW design and development solutions, ensuring workflows adhere to specified requirements and align with organizational best practices.
 

Process Improvement & Quality Assurance:

Define and refine testing procedures, approaches, and best practices to optimize testing processes and improve reliability and functionality of workflows.

Collaborate closely with developers and stakeholders to confirm issue resolution and retest systems to ensure fixes are implemented effectively.

Track and report test results, providing metrics and insights directly to leadership to guide improvements and upgrades to the SNOW platform.
 

Collaboration Across Teams:

Work closely with contractors on multiple contracts and across teams to ensure seamless testing integration for interconnected systems and workflows.

Participate in technical exchange meetings, reviews, and design workshops to ensure testing aligns with program objectives and stakeholder expectations.

Build relationships with cross-functional teams, administrators, and leadership to ensure transparency, communication, and efficient testing processes.

Qualifications
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Basic Qualifications:
TS/SCI with Polygraph is REQUIRED

Experience & Skills:

Minimum of 13 years of professional experience, with demonstrated expertise in testing SNOW applications and workflows.
Strong experience with automated testing tools and methodologies, particularly for SNOW platforms.
Exceptional problem-solving skills, with attention to detail when identifying, documenting, and tracking software defects.
Interpersonal & Teamwork Skills:
Ability to collaborate across contracting teams, fostering cohesion while contributing to the success of parallel initiatives.
Adept at explaining complex testing procedures and results to non-technical stakeholders and leadership.
A proactive communicator who can anticipate challenges and navigate dynamic workflows across multiple teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with Intelligence Community (IC) environments, including workflows and mission-critical IT systems.
Strong understanding of SNOW modules and capabilities, including workflow automation and integration best practices.
Experience using testing management tools such as Automated Test Framework, or other tools suited to automated SNOW application testing.
Relevant certifications in SNOW or testing-related areas, such as Certified Application Specialist (SNOW) or ISTQB Foundation Level Certification in Software Testing.

Title: Senior ServiceNow Scrum Master
Location: Bethesda, MD
Compensation Range: $215k approximately
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government.  Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission.  Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems.  If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.

Benefits Overview:
Cornerstone Defense offers a very comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans * Generous PTO Policy * 401(k) * HSA and FSA options * Life and Disability Insurance * Tuition Reimbursement and Training * Perks at Work Discount Program * Referral Program * Leads Generation Program * CollegeAmerica 529 * Fitness Reimbursement Program * Travel Assistance * Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions * Life Planning Financial & Legal Services *

Seeking a highly experienced Senior ServiceNow Scrum Master to support the IC customer. In this role, the candidate will deliver agile project facilitation and process leadership for efforts utilizing the ServiceNow (SNOW) platform. The selected Scrum Master will coordinate with senior IC leadership, other contractors, and cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions aligned with the customer’s mission objectives.

This position requires a professional with strong interpersonal skills, the ability to develop relationships with very senior leadership, and the skill to navigate and collaborate across contracting teams and enterprise stakeholders.

As a Senior SNOW Scrum Master, you will play a critical role in enabling and enhancing IC mission capabilities by blending agile principles, SNOW expertise, and leadership to deliver impactful, scalable solutions. Join a dynamic, high-performing environment where your contributions will make a tangible and lasting impact.

Primary Responsibilities:

Scrum Facilitation & Agile Leadership:

Act as the Scrum Master for projects using the SNOW platform, enabling agile processes and ensuring adherence to Scrum principles, roles, and best practices.

Serve as a key facilitator for Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and backlog refinement sessions.

Optimize team performance, measuring velocity and managing team capacity to deliver defined goals and milestones efficiently.

Collaboration with Leadership & Stakeholders:

Work closely with senior IC leadership to ensure project alignment with organizational mission priorities and strategic objectives.

Collaborate across contracting teams and project stakeholders to facilitate communication, resolve conflicts, and ensure cooperation between teams supporting other contracts.

Project & Risk Management:

Ensure projects meet scope, schedule, and performance objectives by managing risks, identifying potential blockers, and recommending mitigation strategies.

Maintain consistent communication with senior leadership, providing regular updates, project status reports, and metrics to track progress and identify areas for improvement.

SNOW Expertise:

Guide teams in implementing and expanding ServiceNow functionalities, ensuring the platform supports mission priorities effectively.

Coordinate updates, enhancements, and new capabilities in the SNOW environment by synchronizing with technical teams and ODNI leadership.

Mentorship and Team Empowerment:

Act as a mentor and servant leader, fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and collaboration among team members.

Provide coaching on agile principles and practices to team members, ensuring alignment and consistency across workstreams.

Collaboration:

This role involves daily interaction with senior leadership and integrated contractor teams, requiring strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:

TS/SCI with Polygraph is REQUIRED.
Minimum of 13 years of relevant professional experience, with at least 5 years operating as a Scrum Master in an agile development environment.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Information Technology, Engineering, Business) or equivalent experience.
Agile & Scrum Skills:

Proven expertise in agile coaching, servant leadership, and Scrum Master roles within complex, dynamic environments.
Ability to manage SNOW VTB boards (or equivalent tools) for tracking sprint progress, managing team workloads, and reporting metrics.
Interpersonal & Leadership Skills:

Demonstrated ability to interface effectively with senior leadership, including IC executives, by presenting concise updates and facilitating strategic discussions.
Exceptional communication skills to collaborate across multi-contractor and cross-functional teams, resolving conflicts and aligning stakeholders.
A proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate challenges, communicate risks, and align team efforts with mission goals.
Preferred Qualifications:

Agile certifications such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Advanced Certified Scrum Master (A-CSM), or SAFe Scrum Master (SSM).
Familiarity with Intelligence Community (IC) environments, directives, and mission workflows.
Experience working in a consultative role across multiple contractor teams and understanding diverse enterprise priorities.

Title: Senior Technical Writer
Location: Bethesda, MD
Compensation Range: $180k approximately
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government.  Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission.  Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems.  If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.

Benefits Overview:
Cornerstone Defense offers a very comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans * Generous PTO Policy * 401(k) * HSA and FSA options * Life and Disability Insurance * Tuition Reimbursement and Training * Perks at Work Discount Program * Referral Program * Leads Generation Program * CollegeAmerica 529 * Fitness Reimbursement Program * Travel Assistance * Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions * Life Planning Financial & Legal Services *

Seeking a Senior Technical Writer with experience supporting Intelligence customers. This position will translate highly technical documents for audiences that include government customers, legal general council, and congressional support staff. This position will require a background in Systems and or Data Engineering in order to successfully translate requirements, policy and other highly technical documentation as required.

Responsibilities include:
 

Deliverables will include:

User Manuals, troubleshooting guides, release notes, technical specifications, process documentation, end-user training guides, system administrator manuals, quick reference guides, video tutorials scripts, online help content, technical requirement documents, system design documents, project status reports, change management documentation, technical brochures, white papers, product datasheets, FAQ's, and knowledge base articles.
 

Qualifications
 

Position – Zero Trust Architecture Specialist
Work Location – Bethesda, MD
Security Clearance – TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government.  Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission.  Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems.  If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.

Zero Trust Architecture Specialist
Seeking a highly experienced Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) Specialist to support a mission-critical customer in the Intelligence Community (IC). This position requires at least 15 years of relevant experience in systems engineering and architecture or related IT fields, with demonstrated expertise in Zero Trust principles and implementation. This position will play a pivotal role in defining, designing, and coordinating the transition of current architectures into zero trust-enabled environments across the enterprise and non-enterprise services/systems. The role requires an expert-level understanding of secure systems architecture, IC directives, and modern IT security paradigms.

While the ideal candidate is a generalist with broad expertise across ZTA principles and IC-related IT ecosystems, the customer is also open to specialists with deep knowledge in one or more relevant areas.

Primary Responsibilities:

Architectural Design and Strategy:

Document architectural rules and develop clear criteria for system and service compliance with zero trust principles.
Diagram interim and future state architectures, capturing transition paths from current architectures to zero trust-enabled environments.
Define and effectively communicate integration expectations for all IT services across evolving architectures.

Design Patterns and Standards Development:

Create and maintain design patterns to guide enterprise and non-enterprise systems in achieving compliance with zero trust specifications.
Align all work with IC protocols, directives, and initiatives, ensuring consistency with broader government mandates.

IT Roadmap and Implementation Planning:

Develop and refine roadmaps for IT implementation of zero trust across global enterprises, including classified and unclassified multi-cloud/multi-fabric landscapes.
Integrate IT stack technologies, ensuring secure, scalable, and effective functionality within a global operational environment.

Zero Trust Expertise and Governance:

Apply expert knowledge in identity, authentication, and authorization technologies to advance zero trust principles.
Work with secure cloud architectures across multiple vendors and cloud fabrics, ensuring environments meet compliance and operational requirements.

Stakeholder Communication and Leadership:

Engage with senior stakeholders across the IC and DoD to communicate architectural decisions, integration plans, and compliance mandates.
Brief senior forums and provide subject matter expertise on EO 14028, NSM-8, NIST standards (e.g., 800-53, CNSSI 1253, ICD 503), and other related directives.
Build trust and foster collaboration across IC partners and technical teams to align zero trust implementations with mission objectives.

Generalist vs. Specialist Considerations:

The customer prefers a generalist with broad expertise across ZTA and related areas but is willing to recruit a specialist who can bring significant depth in one or more core areas, such as identity management, secure cloud architecture, or IT stack integration.
 

Qualifications

Active TS/SCI with Poly is REQUIRED.
15+ years of experience in systems engineering and architecture, particularly in IC and DoD-related environments.
Extensive knowledge of zero trust architecture, including National Security System (NSS) and DoD reference architectures.
Familiarity with IC directives, policies, and standards, such as EO 14028, NSM-8, ICD 503, NIST 800-53, CNSSI 1253, and related frameworks.
Demonstrated ability to integrate IT stack technologies across global enterprise cyber systems with an emphasis on secure implementations.
Deep expertise in secure cloud architecture and multi-cloud/multi-fabric landscapes (classified/unclassified environments).
Strong knowledge of identity, authentication, and authorization technologies and frameworks central to zero trust principles.
Proficiency in developing IT roadmaps and implementation plans for mission-critical systems.
Demonstrated ability to work across IT domains, bringing together architecture, security, and technical integration.
Proven ability to brief senior IC and DoD forums, providing clear and concise updates, risk assessments, and strategic guidance.
Experience partnering across IC stakeholders, fostering collaboration and alignment of technical and operational initiatives.
 
Preferred Qualifications:

While not mandatory, expertise in any of the following areas is highly desirable:

Proven experience working in classified environments and bridging the gap between enterprise and mission-specific IT landscapes.
Certifications in systems architecture and security, such as CISSP, CCSP, or AWS Certified Solutions Architect.
Knowledge of emerging trends and tools in zero trust architecture and secure systems development.

Position – Data & AI Champion
Work Location – Bethesda, MD
Security Clearance – TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government.  Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission.  Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems.  If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.

Data & AI Champion-

Seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Program Support Team Member to support the Chief AI Officer and Chief Data Officer (CAIO/CDO) of one of our Intelligence customers. This position focuses on task management, workforce upskilling, and promoting the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data best practices within the ODNI.

The ideal candidate should exhibit strong leadership qualities, take initiative, and demonstrate the ability to guide efforts and collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders. A strong candidate will have a solid familiarity with AI and Data concepts and a willingness to cultivate technical expertise on the job.

Primary Responsibilities

Task and Deliverable Management:
 

 

 

 

 

Qualifications:
 

Preferred Qualifications:
 

Position – AI Data Management Specialist
Work Location – Bethesda, MD
Security Clearance – TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government.  Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission.  Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems.  If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.

Seeking an experienced and skilled AI Data Management Specialist to support the Chief AI Officer and Chief Data Officer (CAIO/CDO) at one of our Intelligence customers. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in data management, including practical and strategic expertise across the data lifecycle, data protection, and stakeholder coordination. In this role, you will engage with technical and non-technical senior government data managers to develop, implement, and refine their data management strategies while ensuring alignment with best practices in data protection, privacy, and civil liberties.

Familiarity with AI concepts and vectorization as it relates to AI is required, and knowledge of zero trust principles, and data architecture is highly desirable to enhance your contributions to this critical mission.
 

Primary Responsibilities

Data Lifecycle Management:
 

 

 

 

 

 Qualifications
 

Preferred Qualifications:
 

Title: Counter Intelligence Campaign Manager
Location: Bethesda, MD
Compensation Range: $180k approximately
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government.  Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission.  Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems.  If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.

Benefits Overview:
Cornerstone Defense offers a very comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans * Generous PTO Policy * 401(k) * HSA and FSA options * Life and Disability Insurance * Tuition Reimbursement and Training * Perks at Work Discount Program * Referral Program * Leads Generation Program * CollegeAmerica 529 * Fitness Reimbursement Program * Travel Assistance * Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions * Life Planning Financial & Legal Services *

Cornerstone Defense is seeking a proactive Counterintelligence Campaign Manager to provide program level support to engage customers on program capabilities. This position will create and run campaigns based on information gathering and stakeholder management, to gain a complete understanding of what mission users are seeking, and also of the campaign workflow.

A comprehensive background in Counterintelligence is required to perform this position as well as an individual who understands how to build relationships with end users while creating value. This position will also work with the PMO to coordinate activities and requirements with mission managers and technical teams.

Qualifications

Title: Agile Program Manager
Location: Bethesda, MD
Compensation Range: $195k approximately
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government.  Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission.  Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems.  If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.

Benefits Overview:
Cornerstone Defense offers a very comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans * Generous PTO Policy * 401(k) * HSA and FSA options * Life and Disability Insurance * Tuition Reimbursement and Training * Perks at Work Discount Program * Referral Program * Leads Generation Program * CollegeAmerica 529 * Fitness Reimbursement Program * Travel Assistance * Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions * Life Planning Financial & Legal Services *

We are seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Agile Program Manager to join our team at Bethesda, MD, to provide unparalleled support to our customer and to begin an exciting and rewarding career. We are seeking an experienced Agile program management SME to lead and support our Agile program management transformation journey. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Agile methodology (e.g., Scaled Agile (SAFe)) principles and practices, with a proven track record of implementing Agile methodologies across various teams and projects. The Agile program management SME will work closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and leadership to drive continuous improvement and ensure successful delivery of high-quality products and services.

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications

Title: IT PMO Analyst
Location: Bethesda, MD
Compensation Range: $180k approximately
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government.  Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission.  Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems.  If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.

Benefits Overview:
Cornerstone Defense offers a very comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans * Generous PTO Policy * 401(k) * HSA and FSA options * Life and Disability Insurance * Tuition Reimbursement and Training * Perks at Work Discount Program * Referral Program * Leads Generation Program * CollegeAmerica 529 * Fitness Reimbursement Program * Travel Assistance * Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions * Life Planning Financial & Legal Services *

We are seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented IT PMO Analyst to join our team at Bethesda, MD, to provide unparalleled support to our customer and to begin an exciting and rewarding career. This position provides support to an SAIC intelligence community customer. The successful candidate will support the direction of the program, develop, guide and monitor all aspects of schedule, administration and performance. They will also be responsible for coordination and collaboration with Government officials, to keep them informed and up to date on the program status.

Duties include:

Performs as a project lead, experience in managing project schedule and performance.
Directly contributes to project definition, requirements development and/or enhancement efforts including cost management/avoidance, schedule estimation and tracking, contract performance management, risk management, requirements analysis, and quality assurance activities.
Performs analysis of business and user needs, requirements, documentation of requirements, and translation into proper requirements specifications.
Ensures proper performance of tasks necessary and the ability to block and tackle issues to achieve the most efficient and effective execution of the project objectives.
Utilizes expert communication skills needed to direct the skilled technical resources and report on the technical progress, issues, and problem areas, as well as write and review technical documents.
Communicates status, requirements, metrics with leadership and customers. 
Maintain focus on organizing and managing time and resources for the program deliverables.
Specifically support the following activities/functional areas:
Prepare Project status reviews and other formal reviews to be presented to the Government
Communicate issues and solutions to the Government PM in a timely and transparent manner
Ensure compliance with all regulatory and administrative requirements imposed by the contract in coordination with the Contractor's contracts staff
Develop/streamline processes to ensure mission accomplishment and program deliverables.
Assist the SAIC PM by providing input to customer deliverable reports
Qualifications

Active TS/SCI with poly is required
Minimum Education: B.S. or relevant experience in Program Management.
10+ years of related experience in program and project management and or business process analysis / PMO Analyst type of role
Experience using Agile Scrum Methodology and working knowledge of JIRA
Ability to work with minimal supervision
IT knowledge and experience
Familiarity with Cloud technology desirable
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
PMP preferred
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Title: AI Policy Engineer
Location: Bethesda, MD
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government.  Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission.  Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems.  If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.

Education:
High School Diploma/GED + 12 Years 
Associate Degree + 10 Years 
Bachelor's Degree + 8 Years 
Master's Degree + 6 Years 
PhD + 4 Years

Description:

1. Working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment supporting the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) engineering and capabilities.
2. Serving as a subject matter expert (SME), creating and translating trend analyses, and facilitating stakeholder decision-making, policy, and governance pertaining to current and emerging AI technology.
3. Knowledgeable in the field of AI with strong technical writing skills.
4. Experience with the IC, including experience with non-DoD IC elements.
5. Expertise in one or more or the following subfields:
• Ethics
• Policy
• Law pertaining to AI and emerging technology.

Desired Skills:
1. Experience with Power BI or other BI tools.
2. Experience with Python development.
3. Experience with R, Tableau, or other data visualization/analytical software.