PQC Project Manager

Booz Allen Hamilton•Arlington, VA

22d•$99,000 - $225,000

About The Position

PQC Project Manager The Opportunity: As a project control spe cia list, you know the complexities of supporting a project from concept to completion. Many programs require a significant investment of limited resources, and it’s imperative to keep the project on a productive path. That’s why we need you, a seasoned project control spe cia list who can help ensure success through careful analysis and effective communication. As a leader on our team, you’ll implement and maintain organizational programs in support of DoW cryptographic programs. You’ll work with key stakeholders to plan and coordinate contractor program operations, finan cia l management, and DoW policy alignment. You’ll help with tactical planning using resources like MS Project, JIRA and regular interactions with SMEs, and government leads. The real impact of project management comes from communication to ensure the program achieves its goals and meets our quality standards. At Booz Allen, we recognize that we must continuously grow as a team to bring the best support to our clients, so here you’ll have all the resources to succeed. This is a chance to influence a meaningful mission while learning how to develop and maintain program strategy. Work with us and guide critical DoW cryptographic programs to accomplish its program goals within budget as we improve warfighter communications. Join us. The world can’t wait.

Requirements

12+ years of experience in project controls, finan cia l analysis, or project management, within technology or cybersecurity domains
Experience monitoring project progress against established baselines, identifying risks and recommending corrective actions as needed
Experience with preparing and presenting regular status reports, including finan cia l forecasts, budget analysis, and variance explanations to project leadership
Experience in project management sof tware such as MS Project or JIRA, and using Micro sof t Office Suite
Knowledge of post-quantum cryptography concepts or cybersecurity frameworks
Ability to develop, maintain, and update project schedules, cost estimates, and resource plans for PQC projects
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment
TS / SCI clearance
Bachelor’s degree in a Business Administration, Finance, Project Management, Engineering, or Information Technology field

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting government or defense sector contracts
Knowledge of federal acqui sit ion regulations ( FAR ) and compliance requirements
Knowledge of cryptographic lifecycle management and emerging security technologies
Possession of strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Certified Asso cia te in Project Management ( CAPM ) , Project Management Professional ( PMP ) , or similar certification

Responsibilities

implement and maintain organizational programs in support of DoW cryptographic programs
plan and coordinate contractor program operations, finan cia l management, and DoW policy alignment
tactical planning using resources like MS Project, JIRA and regular interactions with SMEs, and government leads
communication to ensure the program achieves its goals and meets our quality standards