Assistant IT Project Manager

Vision Information Technology Consultants•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The Assistant IT Project Manager supports an approximately $5 million enterprise IT infrastructure portfolio serving more than 1,500 users across multiple locations. The portfolio supports the Secure Global Network, other classified networks, and an unclassified network for System Delta 89, Space Combat Power. The position coordinates with network engineering, cybersecurity, acquisition, finance, logistics, contracting, 61 CS, and site leads to deliver mission-critical capabilities within established scope, schedule, budget, operational, and Special Access Program (SAP) security constraints. Working under the direction of the IT Project Manager or designated military lead, the Assistant IT Project Manager provides delegated project-management support throughout the full project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closeout. The work includes supporting network modernization, software and hardware acquisition, lifecycle replacement, implementation, and transition-to-operations activities.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance and SAP eligibility.
Associate's or bachelor's degree in information technology, project management, computer science, business, or a related field.
Three to five years of progressively responsible experience supporting IT projects, project management, or project operations.
Demonstrated experience supporting enterprise IT infrastructure, network modernization, software, hardware, and lifecycle-management projects.
Demonstrated ability to manage project schedules, procurements, risks, dependencies, and cross-functional stakeholder coordination.
Experience working in a Department of War or comparable secure environment.
Strong oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Institute (PMI) Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or CompTIA Project+ certification.
CompTIA Security+ or Network+ certification.
Strong understanding of secure network environments in classified domains.
Experience with facility configuration, site readiness, and coordination with security and facility authorities.
Familiarity with Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid project-management methodologies.
Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile, Scrum, or comparable project-management certification.

Responsibilities

Coordinate multi-site network infrastructure projects involving software and hardware procurement, licensing, installation, system cutovers, and lifecycle sustainment.
Partner with Information System Security Officers and Managers (ISSO/ISSMs) and network engineers to ensure procurements and deployments comply with Risk Management Framework (RMF) controls, Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and SAP-specific authorization requirements.
Develop and coordinate communications plans and approval packages for Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), coordinating with OSI, NRO, Aerospace, and facility security stakeholders for projects involving SCIF modifications.
Prepare and coordinate acquisition and funding documentation, including CIPS requests, market research, independent government estimates, procurement directives, and supporting contract packages.
Support financial planning, forecasting, budget execution, and prioritization of IT infrastructure requirements.
Track schedules, milestones, funding status, procurement packages, vendor lead times, deliveries, licenses, warranties, asset handoffs, and site-readiness requirements.
Ensure project artifacts and communications are handled, stored, and disseminated through approved channels in accordance with applicable access, need-to-know, handling, records-management, configuration-management, and release procedures.
Prepare project status reports, executive dashboards, risk updates, and decision briefings for project leadership and senior stakeholders.