Project Manager

CMT Services, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CMT Services, Inc. is seeking a senior Project Manager to lead complex federal data programs within USDA and partner agencies. The role emphasizes enterprise data architecture, migration, governance, and cross-team collaboration to deliver critical infrastructure projects.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with the ability to attend key meetings at USDA and coordinate with OHRM, OCIO, OPM, NFC, and system owners. A strong background in data-driven programs is essential.

Qualifications

• Senior-level federal government project experience (5+ years) leading data projects and data teams.
• Experience with enterprise data architecture, data migration, data integration, data quality, data governance, Databricks Lakehouse.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional, cross-organizational project teams.
• Strong problem-solving, documentation, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Program oversight, coordination, schedule, risks, deliverables, stakeholder management, knowledge transfer oversight.
• Enterprise & Data Architecture: architecture blueprints, governance standards, decommissioning strategy.
• Data Migration Planning & Coordination: strategy, plans, timelines, crosswalks, mapping rules, trial migrations.
• Business & Functional Analysis: requirements gathering, readiness assessment, risk analysis, UAT support.
• Change Management & Communications: plans, stakeholder engagement, training, adoption metrics.

Skills

Data architecture

Project planning

Stakeholder management

Change management

Documentation & presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Databricks Lakehouse

Confluence

Microsoft Project

Job description

ABOUT US:

CMT Services Inc. is a dynamic and small business supporting Federal, State, and Local government agencies. As an SBA-certified HUBZone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), we deliver quality, professional services to supportthe missions and strategic business goals of our clients.

PositionTitle:

Project Manager

Location:

U.S. Department of Agriculture

1400 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, DC 20250

Period of Performance:

Start Date: One 1-year base period plus four 1-year option periods

Place of Performance:

Hybrid (Mostly Remote – needs to be able to attend meetings at USDA)

Position Summary:

The Project Manager manages project scope, including enterprise and data architecture, HCM data migration, data quality and cleansing, data governance and metadata management, systems integration, Databricks Lakehouse support, testing and validation, change management, and knowledge transfer. Manages schedule, resources, risks, execution, deliverables, and cross-team collaboration across USDA, OHRM, OCIO, OPM, NFC, and system owners.

Key Responsibilities:

Program oversight, coordination, schedule, risks, deliverables, stakeholder management, knowledge transfer oversight.

• Enterprise & Data Architecture: Enterprise architecture, data architecture blueprints, system inventories, solution architecture, governance standards, decommissioning strategy, FinOps, architecture reviews
• Data Migration Planning & Coordination: Migration strategy, plans, timelines, crosswalks, mapping rules, trial migrations, reconciliation
• Business & Functional Analysis: Requirements gathering, readiness assessment, risk analysis, UAT support, business process development
• Change Management & Communications: Communication plans, stakeholder engagement, training, readiness, adoption metrics, organizational change strategyTesting & Validation: Test cases, reconciliation scripts, UAT coordination, data verification
• Knowledge Transfer: Training, SOPs, workshops, shadowing sessions, documentation, repository management

Required Qualifications:

• Senior-level experience (5+ years) of progressive federal government experience leading data projects and data teams, such as enterprise data architecture, data migration, data integration, data quality, data governance, Databricks Lakehouse, and data engineering initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex federal government projects and meet project requirements.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional and cross-organizational project teams.
• Problem-solving, documentation, and presentation skills.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or Equivalent Experience in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related discipline.

Join Our Team:

AtCMT Services, we believe that extraordinary results come from empowering exceptional people. If you're ready to lead innovative projects, solve complex challenges, and contribute to meaningful infrastructure development while advancing your career in a supportive, collaborative environment, we want to hear from you.

Disclaimer:

By submitting your resume for this job posting, you authorize CMT Services, Inc. to forward your resume to all applicable internal and external managers, agencies, and recruitment personnel for review and consideration to hire.