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IT PROJECT MANAGER (CI POLYGRAPH)
Reston, VA · Information TechnologyNorthHill Technology Resources has a need for an IT Project Manager to support a Federal Program in Reston, VA. This is a direct-hire role with our client, a highly-respected Federal Integrator. Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship and an active TS/SCI Clearance with CI Polygraph is required. We will consider candidates with TS/SCI willing to sit for Polygraph.
IT Project Manager
Security Clearance Requirement: Current TS/SCI with CI Poly
Location Note: On-Site Support Required
Position Description:
Our client, a growing Federal Integrator, is hiring a Information Technology (IT) Software Engineering Manager responsible for overseeing ten (10) IT personnel and daily operations within the Business Intelligence, Metrics and Reporting team of an Intelligence Community program. Qualified candidates will have direct experience in IT project management, team management, design of engaging user interfaces and experiences, and customer relations.
The IT/Software Engineering Manager will work closely with requirements analysts, test engineers and customer support analysts in delivering high quality products and services that maximize the end-user experience. This position works in a cross-functional team environment with government and contractor personnel.
Duties and responsibilities:
Position Requirements:
IT Project Manager
Security Clearance Requirement: Current TS/SCI with CI Poly
Location Note: On-Site Support Required
Position Description:
Our client, a growing Federal Integrator, is hiring a Information Technology (IT) Software Engineering Manager responsible for overseeing ten (10) IT personnel and daily operations within the Business Intelligence, Metrics and Reporting team of an Intelligence Community program. Qualified candidates will have direct experience in IT project management, team management, design of engaging user interfaces and experiences, and customer relations.
The IT/Software Engineering Manager will work closely with requirements analysts, test engineers and customer support analysts in delivering high quality products and services that maximize the end-user experience. This position works in a cross-functional team environment with government and contractor personnel.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Break down project goals into tasks, assign them to software developers/integrators, and track the project's timeline and product quality.
- Interview and train new staff, evaluate existing developers, and set goals for the team.
- Act as a liaison between the development team and senior management, and submit weekly, monthly and ad hoc reports to upper management as requested.
- Provide guidance on the design and implementation of new software, and ensure that the final product meets business objectives.
- Monitor metrics such as user numbers and system failures, and set up mechanisms to fix issues and improve products and processes.
- Conduct regularly occurring meetings to review current priorities, workload, and assignments, and identify issues requiring management escalations.
- Implement and ensure adherence to team processes, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
- Set project goals and establish plans to meet those goals.
- Maintain project timeframes, level of effort estimates and status reports.
- Triage, review and assign tickets submitted by customers and stakeholders.
- Coordinate project team members and develop schedules and individual responsibilities.
- Implement IT strategies and conduct risk mitigation to deliver projects on schedule.
- Keep abreast of industry standards and best practices in software development, design and user experience.
Position Requirements:
- Expert knowledge of systems engineering, software development lifecycle, user interface design and configuration management.
- High-level proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
- Knowledge of Appian, Tableau, SharePoint, Oracle, SQL, JavaScript and/or VBA preferred.
- Experience with Service Request/Trouble Ticketing system applications (i.e., Seibel, Service Now).
- In-depth knowledge of Program Management processes and procedures.
- Ability to shift priorities in support of the Customer mission requirements.
- Excellent communications skills; the ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization.
- Work with higher-level program managers to provide effective and efficient management of the contractor’s effort.
- Ability to develop Customer briefings on short notice.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to use and evaluate processes/procedures; ability to identify areas for improvement.
- U.S. citizenship
- Current TS/SCI Security clearance
- Current CI poly or eligibility to obtain CI polygraph
- 8 years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree OR 6 years of relevant experience with a master's degree is required for consideration
- Experience with acquisition or financial business systems a plus