Information Technology Project Manager, SME (Primary Project Manager)

Federal IT Consulting (FEDITC)•Indianapolis, IN

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

FEDITC, LLC seeks an Information Technology Project Manager, SME (Primary Program Manager) to serve as the Government’s primary point of contact and provide executive-level leadership for the DFAS Enterprise Services Labor Initiative (ESLI) contract supporting the Common Computing Environment (CCE). The position directs contractor operations, maintains accountability for contract performance, and ensures delivery of IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and enterprise services across multiple DFAS locations. The position is hybrid and requires a minimum of 50% on-site presence. An active Top Secret/SCI security clearance and U.S. citizenship are required. The role also requires maintaining applicable clearances and certifications at the level required by the client and passing a background check.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience managing IT initiatives of similar nature, scope, and complexity within DoD or other U.S. Government agencies.
Demonstrated IT leadership managing teams of 40 or more personnel.
Experience supervising substantial operations encompassing user systems, integration, and training in diverse operating environments.
Experience in quality assurance environments, including customer satisfaction tracking, user complaint monitoring, and quality control programs.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to senior Government officials.
Proven skills in manpower utilization, procurement, training, problem resolution, and employee relations.
Financial analysis experience and knowledge of project structures, planning, and scheduling, including WBS and activities.
Ability to support COOP exercises and emergency operations.
BA/BS degree.
PMP and CISSP certifications, or equivalent per 801 A.
Computing Environment (CE) certification for privileged access roles.
Must obtain and maintain all mandatory DoD 8140 certifications.
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
U.S. citizenship and successful completion of a background check.
Maintain applicable security clearances at the level required by the client and applicable certifications as requested by FEDITC or required by its clients, customers, or prime contractors.

Nice To Haves

Direct DFAS or DoD financial management IT environment experience.
Experience with enterprise hybrid cloud environments, including Azure Government and FedRAMP-authorized services.
ServiceNow platform administration and ITSM implementation experience.
Experience in a CMMI-Dev Level III or ISO 9001/20000-1/27001 certified organization.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Government’s single point of contact and provide management, direction, financial reporting, quality assurance, and leadership for contract execution.
Direct and supervise a multidisciplinary workforce of 40+ personnel across Program Management, Infrastructure/Cloud Engineering, Security Operations, CSSP, and Information Assurance.
Maintain accountability for contract performance against the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) and achievement of service-level objectives.
Develop and execute the Program Management Plan (PMP), Quality Control Plan (QCP), Risk Management Plan, and required contract deliverables.
Lead quarterly technology briefings for DFAS senior management covering Engineering, Operations, Teleservices, CSSP, and IA technology areas.
Coordinate infrastructure changes and project implementations with the DFAS COR, TPOC, and Configuration Control Board (CCB).
Ensure CCE operations comply with DoD, DISA, JFHQ-DODIN, and U.S. Cyber Command directives.
Manage transition activities, workforce staffing, and vacancy fulfillment within 30-day PWS requirements.
Oversee financial management, including invoicing, labor reporting, and cost controls.
Support DFAS Continuity of Operations (COOP) and Disaster Recovery planning and exercises.