IT (CPIC) Project Manager

Evoke-Research-and-Con; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Evoke-Research-and-Con in Reston, VA is seeking an IT (CPIC) Project Manager to lead a diverse team and ensure contract objectives are met. The role demands deep experience in federal IT governance and CPIC/EPLC processes.

You will advise senior leaders, monitor cost and schedule, develop SOPs, and maintain governance documentation. A PMP and 10+ years in federal IT PM are highly preferred, with US citizenship. This position is full-time and contingent on contract award.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in federal IT project or portfolio management.
• PMI PMP certification is required.
• Experience with HHS EPLC lifecycle and documentation.
• Track record of executive-level reporting and governance artifacts.
• Experience supporting an IT Governance Council or IRB is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a team of direct and subcontract personnel, ensuring contract objectives and performance quality standards are met.
• Advise senior agency leadership on IT investment management policies, processes, and best practices.
• Support strategic planning for the agency IT portfolio to align with policy and objectives.
• Monitor IT project cost, schedule, and performance data and identify variances and risks.
• Conduct EPLC consultations and define documentation needs and stage gates.
• Maintain governance charter and coordinate review and change processes.
• Develop SOPs for CPIC, EPLC, IT governance, and portfolio management activities.
• Create, update, and disseminate communications on governance and portfolio updates.
• Develop and maintain all contract deliverables including status reports and transition plans.

Skills

CPIC knowledge

Federal IT governance

Communication

Stakeholder management

M365 proficiency

Data analysis

Risk management

Contracting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Active PMI PMP certification

Familiarity with HHS EPLC framework

Tools

eCPIC portfolio management

Microsoft 365 Suite

Job description

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IT (CPIC) Project Manager

Full Time Reston, VA, US

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $100,000.00 Annually

** This position is contingent upon contract award, anticipated to begin in December 2026. **

Evoke is seeking an experienced IT (CPIC)Project Manager to join our team!

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a team of direct and subcontract personnel, across a diverse set of qualifications, ensuring contract objectives and performance quality standards are met
• Advise and consult senior agency leadership, governance bodies, investment owners, project managers, and business stewards on IT investment management policies, processes, and best practices
• Support strategic planning discussions related to the agency IT portfolio, ensuring alignment with OMB, federal policy, and agency strategic objectives
• Monitor IT project cost, schedule, and performance data across the portfolio and identify variances, risks, and opportunities for corrective action
• Conduct EPLC consultations with project teams to determine applicable lifecycle requirements, identify appropriate stage gates, and define documentation needs
• Monitor project compliance with HHS EPLC policies and procedures and track lifecycle decisions and required documentation throughout each project
• Serve as secretariat for client-facing Governance Council (e.g., coordinating meetings, drafting agendas, preparing briefing materials, documenting decisions, distributing meeting minutes, and tracking action items)
• Maintain the agency IT governance charter and coordinate charter review and change management processes
• Review and validate system information in the agency enterprise systems inventory and monitor data quality to resolve discrepancies
• Coordinate operational analysis activities for IT investments, collect and analyze required data, develop supporting reports, and track completion and submission status
• Respond to and advise on data calls from OMB, HHS, GAO, and other federal oversight bodies regarding the IT portfolio
• Build and maintain tracking tools, dashboards, and status reports to provide leadership with timely and accurate portfolio visibility
• Develop, update, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for CPIC, EPLC, IT governance, and portfolio management activities
• Recommend and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and strengthen compliance with IT management policies and federal requirements
• Develop guidance materials, job aids, and training resources for agency staff on IT investment management and IT governance topics, including CPIC and EPLC
• Develop and disseminate communications related to governance activities, compliance requirements, and portfolio management updates
• Develop and maintain all contract deliverables, including the Quality Control Plan, monthly status reports, annual summary reports, and transition plan

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business, IT, computer science, or related field
• MINIMUM ten (10) years’ of experience in federal IT project management, IT portfolio management, or IT investment management
  • Additional four (4) years’ experience (14 years total) may be substituted, in lieu of degree
• Active PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Hands‑on experience with the HHS EPLC framework, including conducting stage gate reviews and developing EPLC‑compliant documentation (strongly preferred)
• Prior experience supporting a federal IT Governance Council or IRB
• Experience developing federal IT management artifacts, including charters, business cases, Project Management Plans, risk registers, and system analyses
• Experience tracking cost, schedule, and performance data across a portfolio of IT projects and preparing executive‑level reports
• Prior experience at an HHS‑component agency (strongly preferred).

Skills

• Strong working knowledge of federal IT governance frameworks, including FISMA, FITARA, OMB Circular A-11, and the Capital Programming Guide
• Familiarity with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and associated compliance requirements for federal IT deliverables
• Strong proficiency with M365 (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint)
• Experience with federal IT investment tracking platforms (e.g., eCPIC or equivalent portfolio management tools)
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate, executive‑ready briefings, minutes, reports, and training materials
• Strong analytical and data management skills, including the ability to collect, validate, and interpret IT portfolio data to support leadership decision‑making
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams, track complex deliverable schedules, and meet strict deadlines independently
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, with demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with senior federal clients
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, ambiguous federal environment where priorities shift and ad‑hoc requests arise frequently
• Ability to partner with leadership and Human Capital to resolve client and employee issues
• Knowledge of the acquisition process, contract types, procurement, and proposal development, with the ability to identify and pursue growth opportunities at existing client sites alongside business development

Citizenship and Clearance

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Must be able to obtain an HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card for government network access