Associate Project Manager

Constellation Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) contribution

Dental insurance

Medical insurance

Life & Disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Flexible schedule

Professional development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Constellation Inc. in Washington, DC, is seeking an Associate Project Manager to provide project management, business analysis, and acquisition lifecycle support.

This role contributes to developing program management frameworks, governance structures, schedules, and foundational program documentation; analyzes complex processes, coordinates cross-functional stakeholders, and translates technical and operational information into clear management products that support informed decision-making and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in business, management, public administration, information technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in project management, business analysis, program support, process analysis, technical writing, or a related field.
• Understanding of PM principles and the federal acquisition lifecycle.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and PM tools; MS Project, JIRA, and Kanban experience preferred.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to pass a background investigation; DHS/CBP access preferred.

Responsibilities

• Project Management: Support development and maintenance of IMS, Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), milestone trackers, action-item logs, and other project management artifacts.
• Business Process Analysis: Analyze and document complex business and operational processes, workflows, organizational relationships, requirements, and decision-making procedures.
• PMO Support: Support development and implementation of PMO processes, governance frameworks, SOPs, templates, and organizational structures.
• Acquisition Lifecycle Support: Assist with developing, reviewing, and maintaining acquisition planning, program management, requirements, governance, and investment documentation, including MNS, CDP, Acquisition Plans, CONOPS, AoA, and LCCE.
• Technical Writing: Author, edit, and maintain professional reports, executive briefings, decision papers, process documentation, meeting materials, and program management products.

Skills

Strong communication

Cross-functional coordination

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/management/public administration/IT

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Kanban

Job description

Pay:$120,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Job description: Associate Project Manager

Constellation is seeking an Associate Project Manager to provide project management, business analysis, and acquisition lifecycle support. This role supports the development of program management frameworks, governance structures, schedules, and foundational program documentation. The successful candidate will analyze complex business processes, coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, and translate programmatic, technical, and operational information into clear, professional management products that support informed decision-making and successful program execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Support development and maintenance of integrated master schedules (IMS), Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), milestone trackers, action-item logs, and other project management artifacts.
• Business Process Analysis: Analyze and document complex business and operational processes, workflows, organizational relationships, requirements, and decision-making procedures.
• PMO Support: Support development and implementation of PMO processes, governance frameworks, standard operating procedures (SOPs), templates, and organizational structures.
• Acquisition Lifecycle Support: Assist with developing, reviewing, and maintaining acquisition planning, program management, requirements, governance, and investment documentation, including MNS, CDP, Acquisition Plans, CONOPS, AoA, and LCCE.
• Technical Writing: Author, edit, and maintain professional reports, executive briefings, decision papers, process documentation, meeting materials, and program management products.

The ideal candidate must have the following experience, background, and credentials:

• Bachelor's degree in business, management, public administration, information technology, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in project management, business analysis, program support, process analysis, technical writing, or a related field.
• Understanding of project management principles and the federal acquisition lifecycle, including acquisition planning, requirements development, governance, and program execution.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to author professional documents and explain complex processes clearly.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and project management or scheduling tools; MS Project, JIRA, and Kanban experience preferred.
• Experience supporting federal government, law enforcement, homeland security, or other complex government programs preferred.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to pass a background investigation by the client agency required. Existing DHS/CBP access or clearance is preferred, as applicable.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: Washington, DC/Hybrid

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) contribution
• Dental insurance
• Medical insurance
• Life & Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development
• Work-life balance