DLA Task Order Project Manager TOPM

Geospatial And Cloud Analytics Inc; Battle Creek (MI); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking a Task Order Project Manager to oversee Department of Defense contracts. This position primarily supports telecommunications systems and requires remote capability with occasional on-site visits. Candidates must have relevant project management experience and certifications including PMP. The role includes responsibilities like managing project timelines, resolving issues, and ensuring deliverables meet government standards.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Company parties

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Five years of relevant project management experience.
• Five years of leadership experience with higher responsibility in IT/consulting.
• Experience supporting DoD Combatant Command or agency is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a large, complex task order and assist the Program Manager.
• Ensure standardized work among regional leads.
• Resolve issues and manage project operations.

Education

BS or BA or four additional years of related experience

PMP or equivalent certification

DoD Approved 8570/8140 Baseline Certification: Category IAT Level II

Computing Environment certification (BPIPA, CCDA, CCNA, etc.)

Job description

Overview

GCA is seeking a Task Order Project Manager (TOPM) to support the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Information Operations, Enterprise Infrastructure Services (EIS), Network & Telecommunications Services (NTS), Local Area Network Branch (NTS-LAN), which operates enterprise-wide across multiple DLA locations. This contract supports wired and wireless LAN functions by providing skills and expertise in telecom engineering and operational support for current and emerging technologies within the Local Area Network (LAN) environment.

While this position is primarily remote, candidates should reside within driving distance of a DLA location (e.g., Columbus, OH; Dayton, OH; New Cumberland, PA; Philadelphia, PA; Battle Creek, MI; Ogden, UT; Richmond, VA; Warner Robins, GA; Fort Belvoir, VA; or Norfolk, VA) and be available for on-site visits as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Serves as the project manager for a large, complex task order (or a group of task orders affecting the same system) and shall assist the Program Manager in working with the Government Contracting Officer (KO), task order-level Task Order Managers, Government management personnel, and customer agency representatives. Under the guidance of the Program Manager, the TOPM is responsible for the overall management of the specific task order(s). The TOPM is responsible for reviewing and approving technical solutions and developing effective schedules for the program.
• Ensures regional leads are working together in a standardized manner.
• Manage project schedules and resources to ensure deliverables meet government timelines.
• Communicate weekly with DLA Project Managers, Points of Contact, and regional LAN Leads.
• Resolve issues/problems, allocate resources, manage project personnel, and oversee project operations/performance.
• Provide daily, weekly, and monthly reports as required.
• Prepare and provide ad hoc slides for DLA management and attend meetings as required.

Qualifications & Requirements

• BS or BA, or four (4) additional years of related experience in lieu of a degree
• Sensitivity Level: IT-I – Critical Sensitive
• Clearance: Secret (TS preferred)
• PMP or equivalent certification
• DoD Approved 8570/8140 Baseline Certification: Category IAT Level II
• Computing Environment certification such as: BPIPA, CCDA, CCSA, CCSE, CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, CCSPA, or SCNA
• Five (5) years of relevant project management experience
• Five (5) years of leadership experience with progressively higher responsibility in the public and/or private sector within the IT and/or consulting fields
• Five (5) years of DLA technical LAN or WAN support experience
• Experience supporting a DoD Combatant Command (COCOM) or agency is preferred

Benefits

• Benefits: 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• GCA is a Small Disadvantaged Veteran Owned company supporting several government contracts. GCA is pleased to offer a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees.
• Competitive Compensation
• Paid Time off includes 10 federal holidays and 15 additional days.
• Bereavement Leave
• PTO Cash out
• Company Paid STD and LTD
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 70% employer paid Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401k Savings and company match
• Employee referral program

This is a remote position.