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Herndon, VA - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job Title: Project Manager (1099 Contractor)

Location: Remote with 25% travel to government sites
Clearance Required: Secret (TS/SCI eligible preferred DIA Adjudicated preferred)
Duration: Temporary Contract 6 months with contract extension option
Pay Type: 1099 Contractor
Reporting to: Program Manager
Management Duties: None
Compensation: DOE


Overview:
We are hiring a skilled IT Project Manager to coordinate project timelines field implementation readiness and cross-team alignment for a federal government network modernization effort. You will support the Program Manager and lead day-to-day execution activities across multiple workstreams.


Essential Functions:

  • Support development and tracking of the IMS and project milestones to be updated at least weekly
  • Support execution of all contract deliverables (e.g. Monthly Status Reports IMS Weekly Activity Reports)
  • Coordinate site access installation timelines and field readiness activities
  • Facilitate planning meetings and assist in deliverables preparation
  • Support execution of the Task Order Management Plan and Logistics Plan
  • Other duties as assigned


Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in an IT-related field or equivalent experience
  • 3 years of IT project management experience in federal government contracting
  • PMP certification ITIL Foundations certification DoD 8140 certification or equivalent preferred
  • Active Secret clearance (TS/SCI eligible preferred Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Adjudicated orcapableofreciprocal acceptance by DIA)
  • Proven experience managing large-scale IT implementation projects
  • Demonstrated advanced knowledge in planning directing and managing projects/operations
  • Experience in procurement of IT hardware
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication including a bias for proactive communication
  • Excellent stakeholder relationship management a collaborative mindset with cross-functional teamwork skills
  • Time management and ability to prioritize competing demands
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook)
  • Comfortable with digital collaboration tools (e.g. Teams SharePoint Zoom)
  • Experience with project/task management platforms (e.g. Asana Jira Monday Microsoft Project)


Physical Requirements:

The work is generally sedentary and performed in an office or remote setting; however some travel to government or partner sites may be required. The position may require:

  • Visual acuity to view computer screens read technical documents and perform data analysis
  • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
  • Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard mouse and other office equipment
  • Occasional lifting or carrying of equipment boxes or documents (typically under 25 lbs)
  • Ability to hear and speak clearly in virtual and in-person meetings

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.


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