Assistant IT Project Manager

Vision IT; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Disability Insurance

Life & AD&D Insurance

Supplemental Benefits

Job summary

Vision IT seeks an Assistant IT Project Manager to support a $5M enterprise IT portfolio serving 1,500+ users across multiple locations.

The role coordinates with network engineering, cybersecurity, finance, and site leads to deliver mission-critical IT capabilities under SAP security constraints.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance and SAP eligibility required.
• Bachelor's or higher in information technology, project management, computer science, business, or related field.
• 3–5 years of progressively responsible IT project support/management experience.
• Experience supporting enterprise IT infrastructure, network modernization, software and hardware lifecycle projects.
• Ability to manage project schedules, procurements, risks, dependencies, and cross‑functional coordination.
• Experience in a DoD/secure environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• PMI CAPM or CompTIA Project+ preferred.
• CompTIA Security+ or Network+ preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multi-site network infrastructure projects including procurement, licensing, installation, and lifecycle sustainment.
• Ensure RMF controls, STIGs, and SAP authorization requirements are met in procurements and deployments.
• Develop and coordinate CONOPS communications with security stakeholders for SCIF modifications.
• Prepare acquisition and funding documents, market research, and supporting contract packages.
• Support financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting for IT infrastructure needs.
• Maintain end‑to‑end project oversight: schedules, funding status, procurement, vendor lead times, site readiness.
• Prepare status reports, dashboards, risk updates, and leadership briefings.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

RMF/STIGs knowledge

Cybersecurity awareness

Scheduling & tracking

Procurement support

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/PM

Tools

MS Project

SharePoint

Excel

Job description

Position Overview

Assistant IT Project Manager supports an approximately $5 million enterprise IT infrastructure portfolio serving more than 1,500 users across multiple locations. The portfolio supports the Secure Global Network, other classified networks, and an unclassified network for System Delta 89, Space Combat Power. The position coordinates with network engineering, cybersecurity, acquisition, finance, logistics, contracting, 61 CS, and site leads to deliver mission-critical capabilities within established scope, schedule, budget, operational, and Special Access Program (SAP) security constraints.

Working under the direction of the IT Project Manager or designated military lead, the Assistant IT Project Manager provides delegated project-management support throughout the full project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closeout. Responsibilities include supporting network modernization, software and hardware acquisition, lifecycle replacement, implementation, and transition-to-operations activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinates multi-site network infrastructure projects encompassing software and hardware procurement, licensing, installation, system cutovers, and lifecycle sustainment.
• Partners with Information System Security Officers and Managers (ISSO/ISSMs) and network engineers to ensure procurements and deployments comply with Risk Management Framework (RMF) controls, Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and SAP-specific authorization requirements.
• Develops and coordinates communications plans and approval packages for Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), synchronizing with the Office of Special Investigations (OSI), National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), Aerospace, and facility security stakeholders to ensure projects involving Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) modifications meet critical security requirements.
• Prepares and coordinates acquisition and funding documentation, including CIPS requests, market research, independent government estimates, procurement directives, and supporting contract packages.
• Supports financial planning, forecasting, budget execution, and prioritization of IT infrastructure requirements.
• Maintains end-to-end project oversight by tracking schedules, milestones, funding status, procurement packages, vendor lead times, deliveries, licenses, warranties, asset handoffs, and site-readiness requirements.
• Ensures project artifacts and communications are handled, stored, and disseminated through approved channels in accordance with applicable access, need-to-know, handling, records-management, configuration-management, and release procedures.
• Prepares project status reports, executive dashboards, risk updates, and decision briefings for project leadership and senior stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance and SAP eligibility required.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in information technology, project management, computer science, business, or a related field.
• Three to five years of progressively responsible experience supporting IT projects, project management, or project operations.
• Demonstrated experience supporting enterprise IT infrastructure, network modernization, software, hardware, and lifecycle-management projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project schedules, procurements, risks, dependencies, and cross-functional stakeholder coordination.
• Experience working in a Department of War or comparable secure environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Project Management Institute (PMI) Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or CompTIA Project+ certification preferred.
• CompTIA Security+ or Network+ certification preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of secure network environments in classified domains.
• Experience with facility configuration, site readiness, and coordination with security and facility authorities.
• Familiarity with Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid project-management methodologies.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile, Scrum, or comparable project-management certification preferred.

Why Vision IT?

At Vision IT, we lead with People First, ensuring our employees and customers thrive. We foster a culture grounded in integrity, compassion, and excellence, empowering our teams to deliver critical IT solutions that support national defense missions.

We prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

401(k) Plan: Company-matching contributions

Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Disability Insurance: Short- and long-term

Life & AD&D Insurance

Supplemental Benefits: Critical illness, accident, and hospital care

We are dedicated to supporting your health, well-being, and long-term financial goals.

Vision IT provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Vision IT complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Vision IT expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with Vision IT's employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.