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Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies · 14 hours ago

Project Manager/ Working Lead

Aberdeen, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies is a fast-growing government service provider seeking a Project Manager/Working Lead to oversee IT project management and cybersecurity support services for government clients. The role involves managing project deliverables, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while maintaining project schedules and budgets.

CharityCommunitiesGovernment

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

CybersecurityDOD Computing EnvironmentProject ManagementMS ProjectNetwork SecurityIT Systems KnowledgeCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingOrganizational Skills

Required

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 & thirteen plus (13+) years' relevant experience; OR a minimum of an Associate's Degree - Directly Related & eleven plus (11+) years' relevant experience; OR a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree - Directly Related & nine plus (9+) years' relevant experience; OR a minimum of a Master's Degree - Directly Related & seven plus (7+) years' relevant experience

Must have at least one (1) certification in the project management field

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

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

Preferred

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