PMO Analyst

Groundswell; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible Spending Account

401K match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement, certifications,

Flexible work schedule

On-site gym and childcare

Job summary

Groundswell is seeking a PMO Analyst to support a complex Intelligence Community modernization program in a fast-paced federal environment. You will coordinate schedules, deliverables, and program reporting across multiple teams, reporting to the Program Manager.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of federal program experience, a bachelor’s degree, TS/SCI with CI Poly, and strong MS Office and PM tools experience. On-site work in the Washington, DC region with occasional travel is expected.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required per contract requirements.
• Active TS clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI access and CI Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, Program Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience supporting Federal government programs, technology projects, or similar complex initiatives.
• Experience supporting project or program management activities such as status reporting, schedule tracking, action-item management, deliverable coordination, or meeting support.
• Experience supporting the development, coordination, or tracking of program and/or contract deliverables.
• Familiarity with Federal government contracting environments and program documentation.
• Experience maintaining project schedules, trackers, reports, or dashboards.
• Experience coordinating information and deliverables across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams.
• Familiarity with project or program management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or similar platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently while knowing when to raise questions, issues, or risks to program leadership

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day program management, coordination, and reporting.
• Coordinate development and submission of Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables.
• Track contract deliverables, milestones, and due dates.
• Maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) by collecting updates from project and workstream leads.
• Maintain program trackers, including risks, issues, actions, decisions, dependencies, and milestones.
• Prepare and maintain standard program templates, status reports, dashboards, meeting materials, and customer briefings.
• Coordinate with technical teams, finance, contracts, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to collect inputs for program reporting and deliverables.
• Support program and customer meetings by preparing agendas and materials, documenting meeting minutes, and tracking action items through closure.
• Assist with customer-facing program reviews and milestone events, including SRR, PDR, CDR, and quarterly program reviews.
• Review program deliverables for completeness, formatting, and consistency with established contract and customer requirements prior to submission.
• Support cost, schedule, and performance reporting, including Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting when applicable.
• Maintain organized program documentation, files, and records in accordance with established program and customer standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Information Systems / Engineering / Program Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Job description

Who Are We?

Groundswell is a premier technology integrator and solution provider, resolutely committed to solving the most complex challenges facing federal agencies today. Our name, Groundswell, represents our commitment to be an unstoppable, seismic change in government. Ours is a small company culture with big company reach and results. Are you ready to be audacious, be bold and drive change at a rapid pace? Join us, where we'll make a greater impact together.

What You'll do:

Groundswell is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented PMO Analyst to support the successful execution of a complex Intelligence Community modernization program. Reporting to the Program Manager, this individual will support day-to-day program coordination, reporting, schedule tracking, contract deliverables, and documentation activities. The PMO Analyst will work across program leadership, technical and functional teams, contracts, finance, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to collect information, maintain program artifacts, track actions and milestones, and support timely and accurate program reporting. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across multiple teams in a fast-paced Federal environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Program Manager with day-to-day program management, coordination, and reporting activities.
• Coordinate the development, review, and submission of Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables to support accurate and timely delivery.
• Track contract deliverables, milestones, and due dates and follow up with responsible team members on outstanding items.
• Support the maintenance of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) by collecting updates from project and workstream leads.
• Maintain program trackers, including risks, issues, actions, decisions, dependencies, and milestones.
• Prepare and maintain standard program templates, status reports, dashboards, meeting materials, and customer briefings.
• Coordinate with technical teams, finance, contracts, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to collect inputs for program reporting and deliverables.
• Support program and customer meetings by preparing agendas and materials, documenting meeting minutes, and tracking action items through closure.
• Assist with customer-facing program reviews and milestone events, including SRR, PDR, CDR, and quarterly program reviews.
• Review program deliverables for completeness, formatting, and consistency with established contract and customer requirements prior to submission.
• Support cost, schedule, and performance reporting, including Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting when applicable.
• Maintain organized program documentation, files, and records in accordance with established program and customer standards.

Work location & Travel Requirements

• Must be local to the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and willing to work onsite within customer SCIF environments a minimum of four (4) days per week.
• Approximately 5% travel within the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region is required.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required per contract requirements.
• Active TS clearance required with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI access and CI Polygraph. Candidates who currently hold an active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph will receive priority consideration.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, Program Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience supporting Federal government programs, technology projects, or similar complex initiatives.
• Experience supporting project or program management activities such as status reporting, schedule tracking, action-item management, deliverable coordination, or meeting support.
• Experience supporting the development, coordination, or tracking of program and/or contract deliverables.
• Familiarity with Federal government contracting environments and program documentation.
• Experience maintaining project schedules, trackers, reports, or dashboards.
• Experience coordinating information and deliverables across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams.
• Familiarity with project or program management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or similar platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently while knowing when to raise questions, issues, or risks to program leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification.
• Experience supporting Intelligence Community (IC) and/or Department of Defense (DoD) programs.
• Experience supporting enterprise technology, ERP, or HCM implementation programs.
• Experience working with Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs).
• Familiarity with Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
• Familiarity with risk, issue, action, and dependency tracking.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) concepts.
• Experience working with subcontractors, vendors, or OEM partners as part of a larger program team.

Skills:

Certification:

Why You'll Never Want to Leave:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• 4% 401K Match (immediate vesting)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement, certification programs, and professional development
• Flexible work schedule
• On-site gym and childcare option

The salary range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Groundswell, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

$74,700.00 - $158,420.00

NOTE: Groundswell does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Groundswell, and Groundswell will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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