Defense IT Project Manager | Secret-Cleared, DISA Programs

ValidaTek, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ValidaTek, Inc. is seeking an IT Project Manager to support planning, coordination, and execution of IT projects for a DISA program in Arlington, VA.

The role requires a DoD Secret clearance (with ability to obtain TS), a BS degree, and 3+ years of PM/coordination experience. You will work with technical teams and government stakeholders to ensure on-time, on-scope deliverables using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methods.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 3+ years of project management, project coordination, or related IT experience, preferably supporting DoD, DISA, or federal IT programs.
• Experience coordinating projects, schedules, deliverables, risks, issues, and customer requirements.
• Ability to work effectively with technical teams, program leadership, and Government customers.
• Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, ITSM, and/or ITIL methodologies.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management or collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of IT projects and program activities in a DoD/DISA environment.
• Coordinate with technical teams, program leadership, and Government stakeholders to track project activities and deliverables.
• Maintain project schedules, action item logs, status reports, risk and issue trackers, and other project documentation.
• Monitor project progress against established schedules, milestones, SLAs, KPIs, and contract requirements.
• Identify project risks, issues, and dependencies and elevate concerns to program leadership as appropriate.
• Assist with resource planning, staffing coordination, task assignments, and project workload tracking.
• Facilitate project meetings, document meeting outcomes, and track action items through completion.
• Prepare project updates, dashboards, briefings, and other materials for internal and customer reviews.
• Support Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with technical and functional teams supporting infrastructure, cybersecurity, network, systems, applications, and IT service management activities.
• Assist with process improvement initiatives designed to improve project execution, service delivery, and operational efficiency.
• Work with corporate functions such as Contracts, Finance, Security, Recruiting, and Human Resources as needed to support program requirements.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure deliverables are completed in accordance with established requirements and procedures.
• Support proposal activities, contract modifications, transition efforts, and other project initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Program management

Agile

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

ServiceNow

Jira

Confluence

Job description

ValidaTek, Inc. is seeking an IT Project Manager to support planning, coordination, and execution of IT projects for a DISA program in Arlington, VA.

The role requires a DoD Secret clearance (with ability to obtain TS), a BS degree, and 3+ years of PM/coordination experience. You will work with technical teams and government stakeholders to ensure on-time, on-scope deliverables using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methods.