Technical Project Manager - DoD Agile Leader

Chenega Agile Real Time Solutions, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenega MIOS is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead multiple IT initiatives for DARPA-related projects in Arlington, VA. You will drive end-to-end delivery, manage budgets, schedules, and risks, and apply Agile principles to ensure high-quality results on time within budget.

Responsibilities include planning sessions, roadmapping, risk management, and maintaining Jira artifacts. Strong communication and stakeholder management are essential; DoD Top Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience supporting large federal or DoD programs.
• Active DoD Top Secret
• Successfully pass background and drug screening

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple concurrent IT initiatives supporting DARPA research efforts, including engineering projects, cybersecurity initiatives, infrastructure modernization, and enterprise technology deployments.
• Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of ITD services, enterprise technologies, infrastructure capabilities, software lifecycle processes, and cybersecurity requirements.
• Lead planning sessions to include coordinating the project delivery plans, gaining sign-off from relevant stakeholders, and inputting relevant data into the Project Management Tool.
• Develop and maintain project plans, including kick-off events, roadmaps, risk registries, and budgets, utilizing Agile principles where appropriate.
• Maintain Jira as the project management tool, ensuring data accuracy and consistency for all project activity.
• Create and maintain detailed project roadmaps in Jira to include sequencing, milestone delivery, and tracking resource allocation.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues, proactively communicating potential challenges to stakeholders.
• Complete the Weekly Activity Report (WAR) Submission every week. Track project progress against defined metrics and provide regular status updates to stakeholders, including senior management.
• Define resource capacity for each quarter and manage project resources effectively, ensuring teams have the necessary support to achieve their goals.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among project teams and stakeholders.
• Ensure project deliverables meet acceptance criteria and quality standards. Gain Section Chief approval of all completed deliverables.

Skills

Project management

Agile

Jira

Communication

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Jira

Job description

Chenega MIOS is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead multiple IT initiatives for DARPA-related projects in Arlington, VA. You will drive end-to-end delivery, manage budgets, schedules, and risks, and apply Agile principles to ensure high-quality results on time within budget.

Responsibilities include planning sessions, roadmapping, risk management, and maintaining Jira artifacts. Strong communication and stakeholder management are essential; DoD Top Secret clearance is required.