SAIC · 11 hours ago
IT Project Manager
Springfield, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
18+ years expSAIC is seeking an IT Project Manager to support the Department of State's Vanguard Program. The role involves planning, managing, and executing IT projects for the Diplomatic Technology Bureau, ensuring project teams are effectively managed and projects stay within budget and scope.
Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop Project schedules and documentation to support COMSEC IT Projects
Manage a team of engineers to execute and document projects as they move through the MSP-IT process
Brief DT senior management and Vanguard senior management at various milestones/stages in the project life-cycle
Coordinate with engineering, operations, and security for project initiation and execution throughout the life-cycle of the project
Coordinate with Government POCs, Gov PM, and customers on status of project
Document and mitigate the risks associated with each project
Prepare and coordinate any IT Configuration Control Board and IT Change Advisory Board requirements associated with projects
Initiate any A&A documentation necessary for projects that require an Authority to Operate (ATO)
Prepare briefing slides and artifacts (project concepts, charters, project plans, schedules) as needed to prepare for the major milestones associated with each project
Develop a budget for each project that includes the manpower and materials necessary to successfully execute the project
Track project schedules to ensure milestones are met on time or adjusted as required if external factors impact project schedules
Coordinate with Operations to ensure they are prepared with the project Transitions to Operations (TOM)
Communication any issues that may hinder or impede the successful execution of the project schedule
Maintain a risk register for each project
Maintain a change log to track any changes associated with the project
Determine a clear scope definition of the each project
Monitor to ensure each project stays within budget and scope or take the necessary corrective actions to bring projects back to an acceptable variance
Qualification
Required
BS and 18 years experience
Prior experience as a Program or Project Manager
Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project
Ability to develop resource loaded project schedules
PMP Certification or 12 years of experience as a Project Manager
Proven people management skills
Experience managing complex projects in a multivendor environment
Excellent communication and writing skills
Proven track record in executing multiple concurrent projects
IT experience
US Citizenship
Active Top Secret Clearance
Preferred
IT background highly desired
Prior Department of State experience highly desired
PMP certification highly desired
Company
SAIC
SAIC specializes in IT, enterprise IT, engineering, and professional services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$522.13MKey Investors
U.S. Geothermal
2025-09-22Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2010-09-13Post Ipo Equity· $22M
2006-10-13IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Fecteau
IT Advisor to CEO
Prabu Natarajan
Chief Financial Officer
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