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Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies · 1 month ago

Contract Program Manager

DC-Baltimore Area

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies is seeking a Contract Program Manager to provide support for their government customer in the National Capital Region. The role involves managing data and AI program initiatives, overseeing project plans, schedules, and budgets, as well as providing expert guidance on agile software development and risk management.

CharityCommunitiesGovernment

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide services for Data and AI Program Management

Support OCDAO with tracking and managing OCDAO Mission Initiatives (MI). This includes management of project plans, schedules, budgets, briefings, and risks. Assist in developing metrics and coordinate with appropriate OCDAO personnel to track project metrics (e.g. schedule, cost, and performance)

Provide analytical and problem solving for various mission critical IT, data, and AI systems through a strong knowledge of IT hardware, software, AI tools, and standard concepts, practices, and procedures

Identify, assess, document, and report potential programmatic risk and provide OCDA risk mitigation recommendations to ensure uninterrupted continuation of IT, data and AI systems

Keep abreast of current data and AI software and technologies, investigate, and propose upgrade options to optimize current or future systems

Provide subject matter expertise and guidance on agile software development, providing insights and documentation on recommended frequencies and durations of software releases and sprints during project planning and execution. Must have a firm understanding of agile code development, integration, test, quality, and configuration control processes and procedures

Provide the planning, direction, coordination, and control necessary for effective and efficient accomplishment of all requirements contained in this contract. Contributions to monthly status and financial reports, as well as In-process reviews may be required

Qualification

Project Management Professional (PMP)DataAI Program ManagementAgile software developmentIT systems knowledgeLeadership experienceAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

Must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Business Management or a related field

Must have ten (10) years of leadership experience with progressively higher responsibility in the public and/or private sector in the staff support and/or consulting fields

Must have five (5) years' experience in data, AI or IT related field

Must hold a Project Management Professional (PMP) or DAWIA PM Level 3 certification

Must be U.S. Citizen

Must have an Active Top Secret clearance with SCI Eligibility