IT Project Manager
About The Position
Nakupuna Companies is seeking an IT Project Manager to support a Department of War (DoW) Field Activity reporting to OUSW(R&E) at Ft. Belvoir, Virginia. The role leads complex IT projects for federal government clients, including work under Information Analysis Center (IAC) and Multi-Award Contract (MAC) vehicles. The Project Manager ensures project execution aligns with task order requirements, mission objectives, contractual requirements, and applicable federal compliance standards. The position develops project goals and comprehensive management plans, manages schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables, and coordinates technical and cross-functional teams. It applies project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall, using tools such as MS Project and Jira to monitor performance and communicate project status. The role also manages project risks, facilitates stakeholder engagement, and supports contract execution and performance reporting. The position is onsite at Ft. Belvoir, Virginia. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree, at least 5–7 years of related professional experience in federal government agencies, an active Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for SCI, and U.S. citizenship. Candidates must be able to meet the listed physical requirements, including lifting up to 25 pounds, using stairs without assistance, repetitive hand and finger motions, responding to audible emergency communications, and sitting for prolonged periods while working at a computer. The projected annual compensation range is $120,000 to $145,000.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- A minimum of 5–7 years of professional related experience in federal government agencies.
- Active Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for SCI.
- U.S. citizenship.
- PMP (Project Management Professional) or CompTIA Project+ certification required.
- Proven experience managing complex IT projects supporting federal government agencies, with understanding of federal processes, compliance requirements, and contract environments.
- Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams delivering systems, infrastructure, or software solutions in a federal setting.
- Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and/or Waterfall project management methodologies.
- Experience with federal frameworks and standards such as NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage stakeholders, CORs, and cross-functional teams.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, mitigate risks, and deliver projects on time and within scope and budget.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, use stairs without assistance, perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers, engage in and follow audible communications in emergencies, and sit for prolonged periods at a desk working on a computer.
Responsibilities
- Lead planning and execution of complex IT projects for federal government clients, including projects performed under IAC and MAC contract vehicles.
- Ensure project work aligns with task order requirements and mission objectives.
- Establish project goals and develop comprehensive project management plans, using RACI matrices and Gantt charts to define responsibilities and manage schedules, dependencies, and milestones.
- Apply Agile, Scrum, and/or Waterfall methodologies and use project management tools to track performance, schedule adherence, and status.
- Manage project timelines, budget estimates, and status reports in alignment with contractual requirements and applicable federal compliance standards.
- Oversee and allocate project resources, including technical personnel and IT assets, across project phases.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and define roles, responsibilities, and deliverables while fostering collaboration and accountability among stakeholders, team members, and CORs.
- Implement IT project strategies that support mission objectives and deliver technical solutions on time and within budget.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks through proactive planning.
- Facilitate project meetings, briefings, and stakeholder engagements to communicate goals, progress, risks, and outcomes.
- Support contract execution, including task order management, deliverable tracking, and performance reporting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
