Project Manager – Security Steward

OCT Consulting LLC

Project Manager providing IT project management support for federal clients at OCT Consulting. Focused on project governance, risk management, and technical assistance in a federal environment.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $130,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide project management support aligned with the Enterprise Performance Life Cycle (EPLC).
Develop management plans, work breakdown structures, and integrated master schedules.
Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Support lifecycle processes including analysis, testing, and reporting.
Provide technical assistance to ensure systems meet business needs.
Apply frameworks such as SAFe and Six Sigma to streamline project execution.
Prepare all documents and artifacts required under the agency’s governance framework.
Provide project management services to program areas as directed by client to support oversight, collaboration, information exchange, and effective implementation of products and services throughout their life cycle.
Perform tasks including process diagramming, testing and documenting results, preparing status summaries, and describing issues.
Submit assigned projects into SharePoint or specified location within designated timeframes.
Attend all meetings for assigned workgroups and communities of practice.
Develop a transition plan with the COR and Technical Monitor.
Provide a detailed strategy for transferring projects and tasks based on program needs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Minimum 5 years of experience in IT project management within a federal government environment.
Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or equivalent, required. Certification must be maintained throughout the period of performance.
Experience with the Enterprise Performance Life Cycle (EPLC) framework and governance processes.
Experience applying frameworks such as SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) and Six Sigma.
Experience with Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) processes.
Experience developing management plans, work breakdown structures, integrated master schedules, risk reports, and status briefings.
Knowledge of federal IT compliance requirements including NIST, FISMA, and Section 508.
Experience with security compliance documentation including SSPs and POA&Ms.
Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and organizational skills.
Certifications required: PMP, Scrum Master, or equivalent (per RFP Section 10).
Location: Primarily remote/offsite Occasional onsite work in Hyattsville, MD or Atlanta, GA may be required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry leading provider with 3% employer contributions of the employee’s gross salary
Paid Time Off and Standard Government Holidays
Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term disability benefits
Training Benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementrisk managementwork breakdown structureintegrated master scheduleprocess diagrammingtestingreportingcapital planninginvestment controlsecurity compliance documentation

Soft Skills

communicationstakeholder engagementorganizational skills

Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)Certified Scrum Master (CSM)