IT PMO Analyst with Security Clearance

Cornerstone Defense; Chevy Chase (MD); On-site; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Generous PTO

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Travel Assistance

Job summary

Cornerstone Defense is seeking an IT PMO Analyst in Bethesda, MD, to provide comprehensive program management support to a government customer. The role focuses on leading project schedules, performance, and stakeholder communications to ensure successful mission deliverables.

A TS/SCI with poly is required for eligibility. The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years in program management or PMO analysis, strong IT knowledge, and experience with Agile methods and JIRA.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with poly is required.
• Minimum education: B.S. or relevant experience in Program Management.
• 10+ years of related experience in program and project management or business process analysis/PMO Analyst roles.
• Experience using Agile Scrum Methodology and working knowledge of JIRA.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision; IT knowledge and experience.
• Familiarity with Cloud technology desirable; strong communication skills; PMP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead project schedules and performance; guide program direction and monitor deliverables.
• Coordinate with Government officials; communicate status and requirements to leadership and customers.
• Prepare status reviews and formal reviews for Government audiences.
• Develop/streamline processes to ensure mission accomplishment and program deliverables.
• Assist the SAIC PM by providing input to customer deliverable reports.

Skills

Agile Scrum Methodology

Communication skills

Independence

IT knowledge

Education

B.S. in a relevant field

Tools

JIRA

Cloud technologies

Job description

Title: IT PMO Analyst Location: Bethesda, MD Compensation Range: $180k approximately

• Clearance:
• Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply
• Company Overview: Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation's toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don't look any further than Cornerstone Defense.
• Benefits Overview : Cornerstone Defense offers a very comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Generous PTO Policy
• 401(k)
• HSA and FSA options
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement and Training
• Perks at Work Discount Program
• Referral Program
• Leads Generation Program
• CollegeAmerica 529
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Travel Assistance
• Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions
• Life Planning Financial & Legal Services
• We are seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented IT PMO Analyst to join our team at Bethesda, MD, to provide unparalleled support to our customer and to begin an exciting and rewarding career. This position provides support to an SAIC intelligence community customer. The successful candidate will support the direction of the program, develop, guide and monitor all aspects of schedule, administration and performance. They will also be responsible for coordination and collaboration with Government officials, to keep them informed and up to date on the program status. Duties include: Performs as a project lead, experience in managing project schedule and performance. Directly contributes to project definition, requirements development and/or enhancement efforts including cost management/avoidance, schedule estimation and tracking, contract performance management, risk management, requirements analysis, and quality assurance activities. Performs analysis of business and user needs, requirements, documentation of requirements, and translation into proper requirements specifications. Ensures proper performance of tasks necessary and the ability to block and tackle issues to achieve the most efficient and effective execution of the project objectives. Utilizes expert communication skills needed to direct the skilled technical resources and report on the technical progress, issues, and problem areas, as well as write and review technical documents. Communicates status, requirements, metrics with leadership and customers. Maintain focus on organizing and managing time and resources for the program deliverables. Specifically support the following activities/functional areas: Prepare Project status reviews and other formal reviews to be presented to the Government Communicate issues and solutions to the Government PM in a timely and transparent manner Ensure compliance with all regulatory and administrative requirements imposed by the contract in coordination with the Contractors contracts staff Develop/streamline processes to ensure mission accomplishment and program deliverables. Assist the SAIC PM by providing input to customer deliverable reports
• Qualifications Active TS/SCI with poly is required Minimum Education: B.S. or relevant experience in Program Management. 10+ years of related experience in program and project management and or business process analysis / PMO Analyst type of role Experience using Agile Scrum Methodology and working knowledge of JIRA Ability to work with minimal supervision IT knowledge and experience Familiarity with Cloud technology desirable Excellent verbal and written communication skills PMP preferred