Project Leader

Koniag Information Security Services, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401K with company matching

Flexible spending accounts

Paid holidays

Three weeks paid time off

Job summary

Koniag Professional Services, a Koniag Government Services company, seeks an experienced Project Leader (Governance) to support governance operations for multiple projects in the DC area. You will lead governance tasks, coordinate with the OCIO and program offices, and mentor engineers through the ADP life cycle.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in IT governance or project leadership, strong communication, and a proven ability to manage complex programs.

Qualifications

• Eight years of experience or equivalent
• Two years as a task leader managing engineers and the full ADP life cycle
• Knowledge of governance frameworks, processes, and best practices in IT or related fields
• Strong leadership and project management skills, with ability to manage multiple projects and teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across levels
• Familiarity with industry standards, regulations, and compliance related to governance and IT operations

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Governance lead, directing governance operational support across multiple projects.
• Provide overall direction and oversight of governance activities and adherence to policies.
• Manage interface with senior levels of the customer's organization.
• Consult with customer and contractor personnel on governance artifacts and schedules.
• Establish and maintain reports showing project progress to management and customers.
• Oversee completion of governance tasks and support team members as needed.
• Support OCIO and program offices for seamless governance coordination.
• Lead a group of engineers and manage the full ADP life cycle in software engineering for at least two years.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Governance frameworks

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree (CS/IT/Business Admin/PM)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Koniag Professional Services, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Project Leader to support KPS and our government customer in the DC Metro area. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust.

This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Koniag Professional Services, is seeking an experienced and highly organized Project Leader to provide comprehensive support to our team. The Project Leader (Governance) is a critical role responsible for leading and managing all aspects of governance operational support functions involving multiple complex and interrelated project tasks. This position requires a strong understanding of governance frameworks, processes, and best practices, as well as the ability to effectively manage teams and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.

The Project Leader (Governance) plays a crucial role in ensuring the effective implementation and adherence to governance frameworks, processes, and best practices across multiple projects and teams. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in governance, project management, and software engineering, with exceptional leadership and communication skills. Additionally, they should possess the ability to manage complex projects, collaborate with stakeholders, and provide strategic direction and oversight to ensure successful governance operations.

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:

The Project Leader will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Serve as the Governance lead, organizing, directing, and managing all aspects of governance operational support functions involving multiple complex and interrelated project tasks that often require managing teams of personnel at multiple locations.
• Provide overall direction and oversight of governance activities, ensuring adherence to established policies, standards, and procedures.
• Manage and maintain the contractor's interface with senior levels of the customer's organization, fostering effective communication and collaboration.
• Consult with customer and contractor personnel to formulate and review governance artifacts, supporting adherence to program and project task schedules.
• Establish and maintain reports to show progress of projects to management and customers, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Organize and oversee the successful completion of all assigned governance tasks, providing guidance and support to team members as needed.
• Assume the initiative and provide support to the OCIO (Office of the Chief Information Officer) and various program offices, ensuring seamless integration and coordination of governance efforts.
• Serve as the task leader, managing a group of engineers and the full ADP (Automated Data Processing) life cycle in software engineering for a minimum of two years.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or Project Management.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust

Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must possess two (2) years of task leader experience managing a group of engineers and the full ADP life cycle in software engineering.
• Proven experience and knowledge of governance frameworks, processes, and best practices in IT or related fields.
• Strong leadership and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to identify risks, challenges, and opportunities, and develop effective strategies.
• Familiarity with industry standards, regulations, and compliance requirements related to governance and IT operations.

Desired Skills and Competencies:

• Experience with office equipment (e.g. copiers, postage meters, audio/visual)
• Knowledge of database management, reporting and data entry procedures
• Problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Office Location and Travel:

The primary place of performance shall be at ACF Headquarters, located in Washington, D.C. or Rockville, MD.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

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Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution‑oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long‑term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

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