Project Manager

ERT, Inc.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Entarian is seeking a Project Manager to support the sustainment of NSIPS ashore and afloat versions. You will lead planning, execution, and delivery with Navy stakeholders, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure compliance with Navy and DoD standards.

Qualified candidates have an active US Secret clearance, 10+ years PM experience (5+ years Navy program leadership), and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. PMP and FAR/DoD knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• Active US Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree (or 4 years of additional relevant experience).
• Minimum 10 years Project Management experience, to include: technology assessments, infrastructure operations, systems analysis, programmatic support, acquisition planning, and budget planning.
• Five (5) years as manager of Navy programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of projects, ensuring alignment with Navy personnel management objectives and program directives.
• Coordinate with Navy stakeholders, system users, software developers, cybersecurity teams, and program offices to define project requirements and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, risk registers, communication plans, and milestone tracking for initiatives.
• Monitor system enhancement timelines, defect remediation, and modernization efforts, ensuring quality and compliance with DoD IT standards.
• Facilitate regular stakeholder meetings, technical working groups, and project status reviews to communicate progress and resolve issues.

Skills

Project management

Navy programs management

Budget planning

Risk management

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

DoD RMF

FAR knowledge

Navy IT standards

Job description

Project Manager

Job Details

• ID: 2024-8315
• Type: Full Time W/Benefits Ret Match
• Location : Location
• US-LA-New Orleans
• Security Clearance: Secret

Entarian is seeking a Project Manager who will work with a team to support the sustainment of ashore and afloat versions of NSIPS (Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System II).

Key Responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of projects, ensuring alignment with Navy personnel management objectives and program directives.
• Coordinate with Navy stakeholders, system users, software developers, cybersecurity teams, and program offices to define project requirements and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, risk registers, communication plans, and milestone tracking for initiatives.
• Monitor system enhancement timelines, defect remediation, and modernization efforts, ensuring quality and compliance with DoD IT standards.
• Facilitate regular stakeholder meetings, technical working groups, and project status reviews to communicate progress and resolve issues.
• Ensure all project documentation meets Navy and DoD standards, including system specifications, test plans, interface control documents, and change requests.
• Oversee testing, validation, and deployment activities for updates, patches, and new capabilities.
• Manage change control processes, coordinating with Configuration Management and supporting activities to ensure accurate versioning and traceability.
• Identify operational, technical, and schedule risks; develop mitigation strategies and elevate concerns to leadership as needed.
• Support user engagement, training coordination, and communication efforts for new functionality or system changes.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and RMF teams to ensure system compliance, accreditation sustainment, and adherence to data protection requirements.
• Analyze project data and performance metrics to inform leadership decisionmaking and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a liaison between Fleet users, HR leadership, and technical teams to ensure that NSIPS enhancements deliver practical, mission-relevant outcomes.

Annual Salary Range: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00

Minimum Qualifications

• Active US Secret level security clearance
• Bachelor's degree (or 4 years of additional relevant experience may be considered).
• Minimum 10 years Project Management experience, to include: technology assessments, infrastructure operations, systems analysis, programmatic support, acquisition planning, and budget planning.
• Five (5) years as manager of Navy programs.

Desired Qualifications

• PMP certification.
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DoD procurement policies and procedures.

About Us

Formed through the strategic union of Sev1Tech and ERT, Entarian is a premier provider of mission-critical engineering and technology solutions. Founded on a legacy of excellence dating back to 1993, Entarian is a product of an evolved and fully diversified engineering and federal technology leader. From deep space to defense and civilian missions, Entarian delivers secure, mission-aligned digital solutions that drive national resilience and operational effectiveness. We don't just support modernization; we define it.

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