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National Security Agency · 2 days ago

Software/Hardware Project Manager

Fort Meade, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$105K/yr - $153K/yr

3+ years exp

The National Security Agency (NSA) is seeking Computer Science professionals to lead technical teams and engage in complex problem-solving. The Software/Hardware Project Manager will oversee the delivery of software and hardware products, manage project lifecycles, and communicate project statuses to leadership and stakeholders.

National Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Leverage knowledge and experience in Agile software development and/or hardware systems architecture to deliver software and/or hardware products and services

Identify and track milestones, plan, allocate resources, and project and track costs and schedules throughout each lifecycle phase

Articulate vital project statuses to senior leadership, decision makers, and stakeholders in the form of briefings and written reports

Engage with customers to identify technical needs and develop requirements

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

Assess and track software/hardware system requirements and project status

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

Identify and track project milestones

Plan and allocate resources

Project and track costs and schedules

Qualification

Agile software developmentSoftware development lifecycleProject managementRequirements elicitationSystem/software designTestingImplementationCostSchedule trackingComputer Science knowledgeComputer Security knowledgeSoftware Engineering knowledgeSystems Engineering knowledgeMathematics knowledgeCustomer service orientationMicrosoft Office proficiencyAnalytic skillsAccountabilityCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsInterpersonal skillsDetail-orientedAdaptabilityMotivation

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

The ideal candidate is someone with a desire for continual learning, Agile knowledge/experience, SDLC knowledge/experience and who possesses strong communication (oral and written) skills for an audience of varied technical background and seniority, problem-solving, analytic, interpersonal skills

Motivated

Accountable

Adaptable

Detail-oriented

Customer service & requirements oriented

Able to work effectively (independently and/or within teams) across functional areas in a collaborative environment

Able to manage multiple tasks with competing timelines and deliverables

Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of tools (i.e., Word, Excel)

U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants

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

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

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