Project Manager

Yulista; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Calista is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee multiple EOIR-related projects nationwide and overseas. You will lead day-to-day activities, coordinate with Government Task Managers, and ensure schedules, milestones, and deliverables align with contractual objectives.

The role requires US citizenship, DOJ/PTI eligibility, and a Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience; a pre-employment background check and drug test are required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting DOJ/EOIR or federal civilian agencies.
• Experience leading enterprise IT modernization or digital transformation programs.
• Experience supporting cloud-based and hybrid IT environments.
• Knowledge of Agile project management methodologies.
• Familiarity with ITIL service management practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of multiple projects for EOIR Headquarters and field locations.
• Ensure continuity of operations during contract transition and uninterrupted government support.
• Coordinate activities across dispersed locations including EOIR courts domestically and overseas.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor schedules, milestones, risks, and resources; report progress to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Program Manager, GTMs, and technical leads to ensure contract success and compliance.
• Prepare weekly status reports, executive summaries, dashboards and ad hoc government reports.
• Identify risks and implement corrective actions to keep projects on track.

Skills

DoD/EOIR experience

Enterprise IT modernization

Cloud/hybrid IT

Agile PM

ITIL

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Project Management is responsible for overseeing the successful execution of ongoing projects supporting the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Headquarters and field locations throughout the United States and overseas. This individual provides day-to-day leadership of project activities, ensures operational continuity during contract transition, coordinates with Government Task Managers (GTMs), and oversees project schedules, deliverables, and reporting to ensure uninterrupted mission support. The Project Management serves as a key liaison between Government stakeholders and contractor personnel, ensuring projects remain on schedule, within scope, and aligned with contractual objectives.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Oversee the planning, execution, and successful delivery of multiple concurrent projects supporting EOIR Headquarters and field operations.
• Ensure continuity of ongoing operations throughout contract transition and maintain uninterrupted support to Government stakeholders.
• Coordinate project activities across geographically dispersed locations, including EOIR courts throughout the United States and overseas.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules, milestones, risks, dependencies, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with the Program Manager, Government Task Managers (GTMs), and technical leads to ensure successful contract execution.
• Prepare and deliver weekly project status reports, executive summaries, dashboards, and ad hoc reports as requested by the Government.
• Monitor project performance, identify potential risks or issues, and implement corrective actions to maintain project objectives.
• Coordinate project meetings, document action items, and ensure timely resolution of outstanding issues.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, quality standards, and project management best practices.
• Support transition planning, knowledge transfer, and operational readiness activities.
• Promote effective communication and collaboration among project teams, Government stakeholders, and contractor personnel.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Yes

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Experience supporting the Department of Justice (DOJ), EOIR, or other Federal civilian agencies
• Experience managing enterprise IT modernization or digital transformation initiatives
• Experience supporting cloud-based and hybrid IT environments
• Knowledge of Agile project management methodologies
• Familiarity with ITIL service management practices

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be able to successfully obtain and maintain the appropriate Department of Justice (DOJ) Public Trust Investigation (PTI) as required for the position.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and (8) years of relevant work experience
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test and background check

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The principal place of performance will be EOIR Headquarters located in Falls Church, VA.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT

Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT

Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.