IA Engineer

Position Title & Code: IA Engineer

Location: Washington DC 20024

Project End Date: 09/30/2026 (With Possible extension to next fiscal year)

Responsibilities

Infrastructure Automation Solutions Implementation:

• Lead the implementation of Commercial off-the-Shelf (COTS)IT infrastructure automations solutions ensuring they meet project requirements and deliver business value.
• Manage vendor coordination to ensure seamless integration and alignment with project goals.

Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Management:

• Build in gone-click self-service infrastructure and data resource provisioning and decommissioning solutions and dashboards.
• Oversee all phases of the SDLC including planning design development testing deployment and maintenance with a strong focus on automation and process optimization.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans resource allocations and timelines ensuring adherence to best practices and the Agile framework.

Leadership:

• Lead the planning execution and successful delivery of hybrid cloud projects ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and on-time completion.
• Utilize Agile methodologies to manage project scope objectives and deliverables coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure project success.

Management:

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to align project goals manage expectations and ensure clear consistent communication of progress risks and issues.
• Lead regular updates sprint planning and retrospectives to keep stakeholders informed and ensure their involvement throughout the project lifecycle.

and Documentation:

• Establish and implement effective communication plans facilitating collaboration across global teams and ensuring stakeholders are well-informed.
• Document project activities decisions risks and issues ensuring accurate and timely updates are available for project teams and stakeholders.

and Issue Management:

• Identify assess and manage project risks and issues employing proactive strategies to mitigate potential impacts.
• Resolve technical challenges by leveraging automation tools such as Microsoft Power Automate reducing manual effort and enhancing operational efficiency.

Team Collaboration and Leadership:

• Lead a team including engineering quality assurance and infrastructure providing clear guidance and support to ensure successful project delivery.
• Foster a collaborative environment to encourage innovation efficiency and effectiveness.

8. Compliance and Standards Adherence:

• Ensure all projects comply with established governance frameworks including Capability Maturity Model (CMM) Level 3 standards and adhere to industry best practices.
• Drive compliance efforts including managing critical projects with regulatory bodies to safeguard against potential business risks.

9. Process Optimization and Continuous Improvement:

• Implement process optimization strategies such as enhancing workflows and automating processes to drive operational efficiency and cost savings.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements integrating relevant innovations into project practices to continuously improve project outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Managing the full system development lifecycle from inception through deployment and the support of maintenance activities experience (Ten (10) years).
• Project Manager leading large project initiatives experience (Eight (8) years).
• Agile /Hybrid methodology experience (Eight (8) years).
• Ability to work independently.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certification
• Education: A bachelors degree in science Technology or Mathematics or Equivalent experience and certifications such as Project Management
• Professional certified Scrum Master Professional Scrum Master in the field of Computer and IT Technology

Skill Assessment: (Please include the years of experience last used and brief description on skills below information is to be submitted along with the resume)