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National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) · 3 hours ago

Senior IT Project Manager

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$148K/yr - $193K/yr

8+ years exp

The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is a key player in space-based intelligence and surveillance. They are seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to lead complex IT and cybersecurity projects, ensuring alignment with agency priorities and strategic planning.

Defense & Space

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as an expert project manager and consultant, managing and directing multiple highly complex and innovative IT and cybersecurity projects and initiatives

Lead, coordinate, communicate, integrate, and be accountable for the overall success of the program, ensuring alignment with critical agency priorities

Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, and resource requirements for enterprise-level IT initiatives

Establish strategic direction for major IT acquisitions and implementations that support the agency's mission

Ensure cybersecurity requirements are integrated throughout the project lifecycle at a strategic level

Oversee the implementation of security controls and risk management frameworks for mission-critical systems

Lead the acquisition of IT systems and services in accordance with federal regulations at an enterprise level

Develop and implement acquisition strategies for complex IT programs

Lead cross-functional teams at scale or in highly complex environments to develop innovative IT solutions

Focus team efforts towards current goals and priorities

Plan, develop, and execute largescale IT projects that transform the manner in which work is accomplished

Work closely with customer agencies in senior leadership roles and navigate conflicting priorities from senior stakeholders or in complex environments

Qualification

IT Project ManagementCybersecurity IntegrationAcquisition ManagementAgile MethodologiesStrategic PlanningRelationship ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipTechnical AdvicePolicy DevelopmentFederal Acquisition KnowledgeCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

U.S. Citizenship is required

You must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance

You will be subject to preemployment and periodic drug testing

You will be subject to preemployment and periodic polygraph examinations

Minimum of 8 years of specialized experience in IT project management

Mastery of and directly applicable experience with advanced IT project management principles, concepts, methods, standards, and practices

Experience developing and interpreting policies, procedures, and strategies governing the planning and delivery of services throughout the agency

Proven ability to provide expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and other technical specialists on critical IT project management issues

Significant experience applying new developments to previously unsolvable problems and making decisions or recommendations that significantly influence important agency IT policies or programs

Proven ability to manage largescale projects from end to end to include leading cross-functional teams

Demonstrated experience communicating with high-ranking stakeholders to resolve issues, provide executive briefings and status updates

Experience delivering IT products using Agile and lean methodologies

Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and practices as they relate to IT project management at an enterprise level

Experience with federal acquisition processes and regulations for major IT programs

Highly desired: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution