Project Manager/ Working Lead

Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical and dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Job summary

A fast-growing government service provider is seeking a Project Manager/Working Lead to oversee IT, logistics, and cybersecurity services for government clients in Aberdeen, Maryland. The role requires leading diverse teams, comprehensive project management skills, and must possess relevant education and a minimum of five years' leadership experience. Competitive salaries and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one certification in the project management field.
• Experience leading 20 or more employees is required.
• Must be U.S. Citizen with Secret Clearance.
• Experience with regulatory frameworks and DoD cyber/network security.
• Proven ability to manage projects within budget and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and execution of projects within budget.
• Manage deliverables, status and quality throughout the project lifecycle.
• Communicate project needs, goals, and milestones effectively.
• Provide records management support and regulatory compliance guidance.
• Develop project plans, schedules, and deliverables; manage risk and changes.
• Prepare reports for senior leadership on project status.
• Coordinate resources and vendors for flawless project execution.
• Communicate project needs and milestones with government staff and team members.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Maintain stakeholder relationships and ensure DoD requirements are met.

Skills

Leadership experience

Project Management

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of DOD regulations

Government contracting experience

Education

Highschool Diploma/GED with 13+ years of experience

Associate’s Degree with 11+ years of experience

Bachelor’s Degree with 9+ years of experience

Master’s Degree with 7+ years of experience

PM certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Job description

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The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is looking for a Project Manager/Working Lead to provide Project Management of Information Technology (IT), IT logistics, and Cybersecurity support services for our government customer out of Aberdeen, MD.

Description of Responsibilities

• Serve as Information Management Officer (IMO) and perform various IMO duties (e.g., communicate with external and/or higher level IT organizations on behalf of the Government customer, act as liaison between ATEC Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNET) users, the local Network Enterprise Center, etc.).
• Perform Project Management Services to include but not limited to: organize, document, and participate in ATEC IT projects for project management services, to include planning, purchasing, executing, and maintaining IT hardware and software, as directed by designated Government representatives and ATEC G6.
• Enforce the organization’s Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for all civilian, military, and contractor personnel when using Government information systems as defined by the Government.
• Provide the support services for ATEC HQs (to include efforts for AEC), ATC, and OTC.
• Provide records management support to include technical assistance in the development, creation, usage, and storage of records.
• Provide analysis of the current procedures and recommendations as to the best methodology for data storage, retrieval (e.g., hard copy vs. digital) and management (e.g., disk vs. intranet).
• Provide assistance in meeting regulatory requirements under the DOD electronic records management standard, National Archives and Records Administration regulation, and other applicable policies and procedures.
• Oversee the preparation, execution and monitoring of projects within the budget policies and procedures of contract. Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
• Manage deliverables, status and quality elements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, monitor and summarize progress of project.
• Coordinate and monitor the scheduling, pricing, and technical performance of the project.
• Prepare reports for senior leadership regarding status of project.
• Build and maintain working relationships with team members involved in the projects.
• Establish internal support for the methods used to complete the project.
• Assist in the development of high complex solutions
• Develop and manage written project plans, including program schedules and communicate plans with all Government staff, contract team members, users, and other parties involved in the project.
• Communicate project needs, goals, and milestones with appropriate Command Staff, Senior Management and Team members.
• Ensure adherence to master plans and schedules and develop solutions to project problems.
• Work closely with government stakeholders and technical leaders to ensure the development and delivery of integrated solutions, providing input into project direction and design.
• Define and develop project processes, requirements, flows, structure, schedule, and deliverables.
• Prepare and maintain documentation and publications relating to users, systems, programming, operations, products, and services.
• Gather and research technical information, including engineering and development information, for use in documentation activities.
• Develop and analyze solutions to meet IT mission requirements
• Interview programmers, engineers, developers, and other technical personnel to become familiar with product technology and development methods.
• Coordinate internal resources and vendors for the flawless execution of projects
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks

Required Degree/Education/Certification

Relevant education/experience must be in an IT discipline related to the assigned program area (e.g., Network Engineering, Network Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer or Software Engineering, Management Information Systems, Computer Forensics/Security, etc.).

• Must possess a minimum of a Highschool Diploma/GED & 13+ years’ relevant experience; OR
• a minimum of an Associate’s Degree - Directly Related & 11+ years’ relevant experience; OR
• a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree - Directly Related & 9+ years’ relevant experience; OR
• a minimum of a Master’s Degree - Directly Related & 7+ years’ relevant experience.
• Must have at least one (1) certification in the project management field.

Required Skills and Experience

• Must have a minimum of five (5) years’ of experience leading twenty (20) or more employees.
• Direct Experience in DOD Computing Environment, Security+ (or equivalent DOD Directive 8570.1 IAT II)
• Must be proficient in the use of computers and software required to perform work (e.g., Microsoft Office software).
• Must have working knowledge of MS Project; familiarity with OTC operational testing environment preferred.

Highly Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience with project tracking, providing detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports.
• Knowledge of FAR regulations and requirements
• Knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) network security requirements.
• Knowledge of network design, operation, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of DoD Cybersecurity requirements.
• Knowledge of and experience with help desk support and operation
• Knowledge of networking and network-based software applications.
• Demonstrated ability for oral and written communication with the highest levels of management.
• Expert knowledge of IT Systems and understanding of Networking and Computer Information Systems.
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple diverse IT projects across multiple IT disciplines as well as IT plans and policy experience.
• Demonstrate ability to manage and track IT projects across multiple directorates and organizations is preferred.
• Demonstrate ability to understand that IT project management is part project management, part technology operations and part general management. IT project manager’s plan, organize, and integrate cross‑functional information technology projects that are significant in scope and impact.
• Demonstrate ability to develop requirements with the supported customer and design a solution to meet the IT requirements and deadlines, and work effectively within time constraints.
• Demonstrate ability to analyze a provided solution to compare with the current environment(s) and determine if the solution meets the mission requirements.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
• Must have strong communications skills in verbally presentations and written documents.
• Must have problem‑solving skills in personal management, project management, and providing deliverables. Good organizational skills.
• Direct experience working as project team member or a project lead as required.

Required Citizenship and Clearance

• Must be U.S. Citizen. (Foreign nationals/immigrant aliens are not authorized to work on this contract.)
• Must hold minimum of Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain/maintain Top Secret clearance is required.

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast‑growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

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