IT Project Manager I

Trace Systems Inc.; South Carolina; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic IT services provider is seeking an IT Project Manager I to support AFCENT operations at Shaw AFB, SC. The ideal candidate will oversee project management activities, ensure documentation compliance, and coordinate resources efficiently. Required qualifications include an active US Government Secret clearance, U.S. Citizenship, and significant experience in IT project management, ideally 6 years with a Project+ certification or 3 years with a CAPM. This is a unique opportunity to join a company dedicated to supporting national security interests.

Qualifications

• Active US Government issued Secret clearance required.
• US Citizenship is mandatory due to contract requirements.
• 6 years in IT Project Management or equivalent, or 3 years with CAPM certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT project planning and execution supporting AFCENT operations.
• Coordinate project management activities and resources effectively.
• Ensure comprehensive documentation and support agreements are maintained.
• Conduct logistics support planning and prepare project status reports.
• Participate in meetings and assist with exercise support planning.

Skills

Project management

Requirements gathering

Communications management

Technical guidance

Logistics support planning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Job Title: IT Project Manager I
Location: Shaw AFB, SC
This position is pending contract award.

Responsibilities

• Trace Systems is seeking a dynamic IT Project Manager I to join our team in support of the AFCENT Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC) contract at Shaw AFB, SC.
• Provide requirements, plans, agreements and project management support services for Enterprise and AOC networks and systems.
• Perform daily management of communications and IT requirements development and processing and project management tasks.
• Gather, submit, process and coordinate end user requirements for communications and IT capabilities and services; track and monitor status to completion.
• Plan, initiate and manage communications and IT projects, lead and guide the work of technical staff, and serve as a liaison between business and technical aspects of projects.
• Oversee all project management activities to include coordinating resources, assigning responsibilities, establishing deadlines/milestones, monitoring progress, and providing status to unit leadership.
• Coordinate with the facility manager and the base civil engineer for facility support requirements.
• Develop, maintain and provide comprehensive Project Management Plans (PMPs) for each project incorporating best practices and key performance metrics to guide tasks and measure project success (Deliverable: Project Management Plan).
• Conduct lifecycle sustainment and logistics support planning to identify human resource, training, parts, and warranty and license management requirements to ensure supportability of installed systems/infrastructure.
• Develop, review, coordinate and process Project Support Agreements (PSAs), project packages, design packages, test plans and other related project documentation.
• Evaluate organizational requirements and project management processes; provide recommendations for process improvements.
• Maintain project documentation and records IAW local procedures.
• Assist with plans management activities to include receiving, logging, safeguarding, distributing, reviewing, updating and maintaining plans (e.g., Operational Plans, Concept Plans, Operations Orders, Supporting Plans, etc.), and maintaining unit plans files.
• Assist with support agreement management activities to include drafting, reviewing, processing, filing and maintaining agreements (e.g., Service Level Agreements).
• Assist with exercise and inspection support planning, attending meetings, gathering end-user requirements, evaluating resource requirements and availability, and coordinating the delivery of the required capabilities and technical support.
• Assist production work centers with general support activities as required.
• Prepare and provide ad hoc reports and briefings as requested by the government.
• Participate in meetings as requested by the government.
• Develop and submit recurring or ad hoc Project Status Reports as requested by the government.
• Manage, guide and train other IT Project Management personnel to ensure effective management of the supported IT environment.
• Global travel up to 10%.
• Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance.
• Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, US Citizenship is required.
• 6 years’ experience in IT or related Project Management field, and Project+ or equivalent certification; or 3 years’ experience in IT, or related Project Management field, and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or equivalent certification.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED.

Trace Systems

Trace Systems Inc. was founded to support and defend our nation\'s security interests at home and abroad-- whenever and wherever. We provide enterprise IT, engineering, full life-cycle communications, cybersecurity, cloud and virtualization services and solutions to the United States Department of Defense and other federal agencies.

To Apply

We invite you to put your talents to work by joining a growing team of dynamic professionals here at Trace Systems! Be part of a culture at our leading-edge company where you can achieve great things while fostering a satisfying and rewarding career progression. To learn more about our current openings, text ‘tracejobs’ to 97211 or apply directly through our website at: www.tracesystems.com. #jointracesystems

Trace Systems is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.