Develop and maintain core project artifacts, including: Project Management Plan (PMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Risk Register, Communications Plan, Quality Management Plan.
Manage scope, schedule, and cost performance throughout the project lifecycle.
Track deliverables and ensure alignment with contract requirements and performance objectives.
Coordinate cross-functional technical teams, including software engineering, cloud, data engineering, and cybersecurity.
Support Agile and hybrid delivery models (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, where applicable).
Facilitate sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
Monitor sprint velocity, backlog health, and release planning.
Drive continuous improvement in delivery processes to enhance predictability and quality.
Serve as a primary day-to-day interface to government Program Managers and technical stakeholders.
Support program reviews, milestone meetings, and executive briefings.
Communicate project status, risks, and performance metrics clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Gather stakeholder feedback to inform prioritization and improve delivery outcomes.
Collaborate with government stakeholders to clarify requirements and mission objectives.
Ensure traceability between requirements, development tasks, and deliverables.
Support development of CONOPS, technical roadmaps, and phased capability releases.
Coordinate integration across software applications, APIs, cloud infrastructure, and data platforms.
Monitor project financial performance, labor utilization, and contract ceilings.
Support Earned Value Management (EVM) tracking where applicable.
Conduct variance analysis and recommend corrective actions.
Coordinate subcontractor and vendor performance to ensure timely delivery.
Maintain a proactive risk management framework addressing technical, operational, regulatory, and security risks.
Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
Ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity and security standards (e.g., NIST, RMF, FedRAMP where applicable).
Maintain audit readiness and documentation integrity.
Support definition and tracking of KPIs tied to mission performance and system effectiveness.
Monitor delivery metrics and stakeholder feedback to identify opportunities for improvement.
Ensure alignment between delivered capabilities and measurable mission impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field.
5–8 years of progressive project management experience in federal IT environments.
Experience supporting software development, cloud solutions, or enterprise data platforms.
Working knowledge of: Federal acquisition processes (FAR/DFARS), Risk management practices, Cost and schedule performance tracking, Federal cybersecurity compliance frameworks
Experience using project management and Agile tools (Jira, Confluence, MS Project, etc.).
Active Secret clearance.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

Project Management Plan (PMP)Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)Risk ManagementEarned Value Management (EVM)Variance AnalysisCost Performance TrackingSchedule Performance TrackingAgile MethodologiesContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationStakeholder ManagementProblem SolvingLeadershipFacilitationAdaptabilityProactive Risk ManagementCritical ThinkingFeedback Gathering

Certifications

Bachelor’s DegreeActive Secret Clearance