Project Manager

Analytica; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Employer-paid health care

Training and development funds

401k match

Job summary

Analytica, headquartered in Bethesda, MD, seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead a federal data analytics and AI modernization initiative. You will oversee planning, execution, and delivery of products integrating federal data, enabling AI-assisted analytics, and executive dashboards.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams across data engineers, AI/ML engineers, software developers, architects, security, and stakeholders to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery within seven months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, MIS, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience managing complex technology implementation projects.
• 5+ years of experience supporting Federal Government programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing full software development lifecycle (SDLC) projects.
• Experience leading cross-functional technical teams in Agile environments.
• Experience managing data integration, analytics, business intelligence, or enterprise platform implementations.
• Strong risk management, stakeholder management, and executive communication skills.
• Experience developing and maintaining integrated master schedules and project plans.
• Ability to coordinate multiple workstreams, vendors, and stakeholders simultaneously.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret eligibility.
• Active TS clearance strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall program planning, execution, and delivery of the MVP platform.
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules, milestones, risks, dependencies, and resource plans.
• Manage Agile development activities and iterative delivery cycles.
• Coordinate implementation activities across data integration, AI/ML, analytics, cybersecurity, and UI workstreams.
• Facilitate collaboration between OMB, pilot agencies, and technical teams.
• Lead project governance activities, status reviews, sprint demonstrations, working sessions, and executive briefings.
• Track performance against project objectives, deliverables, and quality standards.
• Manage project risks, issues, assumptions, and mitigation plans.
• Ensure delivery of all required documentation, including plans, architecture docs, transition plans, and status reports.
• Coordinate user feedback sessions and oversee incorporation of stakeholder feedback into releases.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with security, privacy, accessibility, and records management requirements.
• Support development and execution of the QA Surveillance Plan (QASP).
• Ensure MVP delivery by Month 6 and contract completion within seven months.

Skills

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Agile project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

Kubernetes

Rancher

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

.NET

Java

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a federal data analytics and AI modernization initiative. The successful candidate will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of products that integrate federal data, enable AI-assisted analytics, and provide executive-level dashboards.

The Project Manager will coordinate multidisciplinary teams consisting of data engineers, AI/ML engineers, software developers, architects, security professionals, business analysts, and federal stakeholders. This individual will be responsible for ensuring delivery within schedule, scope, budget, and quality expectations during a seven-month performance period.

Analytica has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as the fastest-growing private US small business. We work with U.S. government customers in health, civilian, and national security missions. As a core member you’ll work with a diverse team of professionals to solve matters, architect nuisances, and come up with alternatives. We offer competitive compensation with opportunities for bonuses, employer paid health care, training and development funds, and 401k match.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead overall program planning, execution, and delivery of the MVP platform.
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules, milestones, risks, dependencies, and resource plans.
• Manage Agile development activities and iterative delivery cycles.
• Coordinate implementation activities across data integration, AI/ML, analytics, cybersecurity, and user interface workstreams.
• Facilitate collaboration between OMB, pilot agencies, and technical teams.
• Lead project governance activities, status reviews, sprint demonstrations, working sessions, and executive briefings.
• Track performance against project objectives, deliverables, and quality standards.
• Manage project risks, issues, assumptions, and mitigation plans.
• Ensure delivery of all required documentation, including project plans, architecture documentation, transition plans, and status reports.
• Coordinate user feedback sessions and oversee incorporation of stakeholder feedback into product releases.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with federal security, privacy, accessibility, and records management requirements.
• Support development and execution of the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).
• Ensure successful delivery of the MVP no later than Month 6 and overall contract completion within the seven-month period of performance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Management Information Systems, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience managing complex technology implementation projects.
• 5+ years of experience supporting Federal Government programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing full software development lifecycle (SDLC) projects.
• Experience leading cross-functional technical teams in Agile environments.
• Experience managing data integration, analytics, business intelligence, or enterprise platform implementations.
• Strong risk management, stakeholder management, and executive communication skills.
• Experience developing and maintaining integrated master schedules and project plans.
• Ability to coordinate multiple workstreams, vendors, and stakeholders simultaneously.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret eligibility.
• Active TS clearance strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP Certification.
• Scrum Master Certification (CSM, SAFe, PMI-ACP, or equivalent).
• Experience supporting OMB, federal financial management, grants management, or budget execution programs.
• Experience managing AI/ML, analytics, or data modernization initiatives.
• Experience with FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST 800-53, and Federal cybersecurity requirements.
• Experience supporting on-premises or hybrid cloud implementations.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Rancher, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Java, and/or .NET environments.
• Prior experience supporting federal grants, financial oversight, or mission analytics programs.

About ANALYTICA

Analytica is a leading consulting and information technology solutions provider to public sector organizations supporting health, civilian, and national security missions. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Bethesda, MD, the company is an establishedSBAsmall businessthat hasbeen recognized byInc.Magazineeach of the past three years as one of the 250 fastest-growingcompanies in theU.S. Analytica specializes in providing software and systems engineering, information management, analytics & visualization, agile project management, and management consulting services.The companyis appraised by theSoftware Engineering Institute (SEI) atCMMI® Maturity Level 3and is anISO 9001:2008 certified provider.

Analytica LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. As a federal contractor, we comply with the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. We ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. Analytica LLC also provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

To enhance efficiency, fairness, and accuracy, Analytica may use AI-assisted tools to support certain aspects of our hiring process.

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