Project Manager / Onsite Team Lead

ITegrity, Inc.; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ITegrity, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager / Onsite Team Lead for a scientific weather project. You will provide operational direction, task planning, and technical oversight across matrixed teams supporting meteorology, calibration labs, and infrastructure systems.

The role requires 4+ years supervising related projects, strong English communication, and PM leadership, with primary onsite duties at Sterling, VA and occasional travel to NWS/NES locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Business Management or higher, with PM certification or advanced degree.
• Minimum 4 years supervising test and evaluation projects for meteorological sensors, software, and equipment.
• Strong planning, risk management, and leadership in a matrixed office.

Responsibilities

• Organize, direct, and manage BPA operational support across multiple tasks.
• Formulate, review, and execute task plans with staff assignments and milestones.
• Coordinate with government leadership and provide on-site program interface.
• Supervise contractor staff and ensure safety, security, and compliance.
• Submit weekly progress reports and manage deliverables and risks.

Skills

Project planning

Risk management

Decision making under pressure

Conflict resolution

Leadership

MS Office

English communication

Education

B.S. in Business Management

Advanced technical degree (M.S./Ph.D.)

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

ITegrity, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager / Onsite Team Lead for a scientific weather project. This role provides overall operational direction, task plan management, and technical oversight across matrixed project teams supporting meteorology, calibration laboratories, and infrastructure systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Program & Operational Leadership: Organize, direct, and manage all aspects of BPA operational support functions involving multiple complex, inter-related project tasks. Provide overall direction for program activities and serve as the primary interface with government leadership.

• Task & Schedule Management: Consult with customer and contractor personnel to formulate, review, and execute task plans, staff assignments, and weekly milestones. Ensure compliance with project schedules, costs, and contractual obligations.

• Client & Stakeholder Coordination: Act as the primary on-site point of contact for the contract. Maintain continuous communication regarding progress, technical issues, and contract deliverables. Be available via phone Monday through Friday (09:00 to 16:00 EST) and respond to technical issues within 24 hours.

• Team Supervision: Assign responsibilities to subordinate contractor staff across various functional sections (Test, Field Support, Quality Management, Maintenance Support). Ensure contractor compliance with safety, security, and administrative requirements.

• Reporting & Deliverables: Compile and submit weekly progress reports to the Government Task Lead(s) and COR documenting work-in-progress, schedule updates, travel, and risk mitigations. Review and ensure the quality of all written deliverables.

• Resource & Risk Management: Monitor spend plans, project risks, and resource allocations. Coordinate hardware documentation, procurement justifications, and test/eval plans with government leads.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: B.S. degree in Business Management, an advanced technical degree (M.S. or Ph.D.), or a recognized Project Management Certification (e.g., PMP).

• Experience: Minimum of 4 years of direct experience supervising test and evaluation projects for meteorological sensors, software, and operational equipment.

• Technical & Managerial Skills:

  • Demonstrated understanding of project planning, execution, monitoring, and control.
  • Strong capability in identifying, assessing, and mitigating program risks.
  • Proven ability to analyze complex situations, make sound decisions under pressure, and resolve conflicts.
  • Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams in a matrixed office environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications for project tracking and reporting.

• Communication Skills: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English. Must be adept at presenting technical reports and progress metrics to government stakeholders.

• Key Personnel Requirement: Must be designated as Key Personnel and approved by the Contracting Officer.

Preferred Qualifications & Certifications

• Knowledge of NWS observation systems, including Upper Air, ASOS, COOP, and HADS programs
• Familiarity with ISO 17025 laboratory compliance standards.
• Ability to obtain SFSC-specific surface or upper air observation certifications if required by project scope.

Work Environment & Conditions

• Location: Primary onsite performance at SFSC in Sterling, VA, with secondary support at NWS HQ in Silver Spring, MD, and periodic field travel.

• Hours: Standard operational core hours (Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST). Extended hours, nights, or weekends may be required during significant weather events or critical project phases.

• Security: Must pass background checks to obtain a government-issued identification badge and maintain non-disclosure agreements regarding sensitive information.