Project Manager
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
hatch I.T. is partnering with Expression to find aProject Manager. See details below:
About The Role:
Expression is seeking a mid-level Project Manager to support mission-critical enterprise IT programs for Federal clients. This role is responsible for managing the full project lifecycle ensuring delivery of secure compliant and high-quality technical solutions including cloud-based systems enterprise data platforms AI-enabled analytics and spectrum-dependent capabilities.
The ideal candidate combines strong project execution skills with an understanding of Agile delivery federal compliance environments and mission-focused outcomes. This individual will work closely with government stakeholders technical teams and corporate leadership to ensure projects are delivered on time within scope and aligned to contract requirements and mission objectives.
About the Company:
Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Washington DC Expression provides data fusion data analytics software engineering information technology and electromagnetic spectrum management solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense Department of State and national security community. Expressions Perpetual Innovation culture focuses on creating immediate and sustainable value for their clients via agile delivery of tailored solutions built through constant engagement with their clients. Expression was ranked #1 on the Washington Technology 2018s Fast 50 list of fastest growing small business Government contractors and a Top 20 Big Data Solutions Provider by CIO Review.
Responsibilities:
- Project Planning & Execution:
- Develop and maintain core project artifacts including: Project Management Plan (PMP) Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Risk Register Communications Plan Quality Management Plan.
- Manage scope schedule and cost performance throughout the project lifecycle.
- Track deliverables and ensure alignment with contract requirements and performance objectives.
- Coordinate cross-functional technical teams including software engineering cloud data engineering and cybersecurity.
- Agile Delivery & Process Management:
- Support Agile and hybrid delivery models (Scrum Kanban SAFe where applicable).
- Facilitate sprint planning stand-ups reviews and retrospectives.
- Monitor sprint velocity backlog health and release planning.
- Drive continuous improvement in delivery processes to enhance predictability and quality.
- Stakeholder & Client Engagement:
- Serve as a primary day-to-day interface to government Program Managers and technical stakeholders.
- Support program reviews milestone meetings and executive briefings.
- Communicate project status risks and performance metrics clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Gather stakeholder feedback to inform prioritization and improve delivery outcomes.
- Scope Requirements & Technical Coordination:
- Collaborate with government stakeholders to clarify requirements and mission objectives.
- Ensure traceability between requirements development tasks and deliverables.
- Support development of CONOPS technical roadmaps and phased capability releases.
- Coordinate integration across software applications APIs cloud infrastructure and data platforms.
- Financial & Performance Management:
- Monitor project financial performance labor utilization and contract ceilings.
- Support Earned Value Management (EVM) tracking where applicable.
- Conduct variance analysis and recommend corrective actions.
- Coordinate subcontractor and vendor performance to ensure timely delivery.
- Risk & Compliance Oversight:
- Maintain a proactive risk management framework addressing technical operational regulatory and security risks.
- Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
- Ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity and security standards (e.g. NIST RMF FedRAMP where applicable).
- Maintain audit readiness and documentation integrity.
- Performance & Value Tracking:
- Support definition and tracking of KPIs tied to mission performance and system effectiveness.
- Monitor delivery metrics and stakeholder feedback to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Ensure alignment between delivered capabilities and measurable mission impact.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Project Management Engineering Computer Science Information Systems Business or related field.
- 58 years of progressive project management experience in federal IT environments.
- Experience supporting software development cloud solutions or enterprise data platforms.
- Working knowledge of: Federal acquisition processes (FAR/DFARS) Risk management practices Cost and schedule performance tracking Federal cybersecurity compliance frameworks
- Experience using project management and Agile tools (Jira Confluence MS Project etc.).
- Active Secret clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PMP certification (or ability to obtain within 12 months).
- PMI-ACP CSM or SAFe certification.
- Experience supporting spectrum-related systems in DoD or NTIA environments.
- Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS Azure or GCP).
- Understanding of enterprise data platforms data governance or AI/ML-enabled systems.
- Experience supporting DoD State Department or national security programs.
$115000 - $130000 a year
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Construction Estimating
- Construction Experience
- PMBOK
- Visio
- Construction Management
- Project Management
- Project Management Software
- Microsoft Project
- Project Management Lifecycle
- Contracts
About Company
hatch I.T. is a specialized technology recruiting firm supporting emerging tech startups that need to grow their engineering, data, and product teams.
