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National Security Agency · 6 days ago

Software/Hardware Project Manager - Mid Level (Maryland)

Fort Meade, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$105K/yr - $153K/yr

3+ years exp

The National Security Agency (NSA) is seeking Computer Science professionals to lead technical teams in solving complex problems and developing innovative solutions. The Software/Hardware Project Manager will leverage Agile methodologies to manage software and hardware projects, ensuring successful delivery by tracking milestones, planning resources, and communicating project statuses to stakeholders.

National Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Engaging with customers to identify technical needs and develop requirements

Engaging with equipment vendors when necessary to get quotes, and validate costs and specs as part of purchasing and acquisition

Assessing and tracking software/hardware system requirements and project status

Leading projects through full life cycle development in an Agile software environment

Identifying and tracking project milestones

Planning and allocating resources

Projecting and tracking costs and schedules

Articulating project status to decision makers and stakeholders

Qualification

Agile software developmentSoftware development lifecycle (SDLC)Project Management Professional (PMP)Computer ScienceComputer SecuritySoftware EngineeringSystems EngineeringAnalytic skillsCustomer service orientationMicrosoft Office proficiencyCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsInterpersonal skillsDetail-oriented

Required

Degree must be in Computer Science (CS) or related field (e.g., Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Security, Computer Forensics, Network Engineering)

Degrees in Information Technology, Information Systems, Information Security, Networking (Systems Administration), and Information Assurance may be considered relevant if the programs contain, at minimum, a concentration of courses in the following foundational CS areas: algorithms; computer architecture (not network architecture); programming methodologies and languages; data structures; logic and computation; and upper-level mathematics (for example: calculus, discrete mathematics)

Relevant experience must be in engineering hardware or software over their lifecycle (i.e., requirements analysis, software design, implementation, testing, integration, deployment/installation, and maintenance) and managing IT development projects (e.g., network, software, hardware, computer security)

Experience may also include programming

FULL PERFORMANCE Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience or a Doctoral degree and no experience

An Associate's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position

U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants

All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph

Preferred

Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or DAWIA certifications are preferred

Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas is desired: Computer Science, Computer Security, Computer Forensics, Network Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering