PQC Project Manager

Booz Allen Hamilton • Arlington, VA

37d • $99,000 - $225,000

About The Position

PQC Project Manager The Opportunity: As a project control specialist, 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 specialist 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, financial 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, financial 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 financial forecasts, budget analysis, and variance explanations to project leadership
• Experience in project management software such as MS Project or JIRA, and using Microsoft 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 acquisition regulations (FAR) and compliance requirements
• Knowledge of cryptographic lifecycle management and emerging security technologies
• Possession of strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Certified Associate 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, financial 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
• develop and maintain program strategy
• guide critical DoW cryptographic programs to accomplish its program goals within budget as we improve warfighter communications

Benefits

• health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
• paid leave
• professional development
• tuition assistance
• work-life programs
• dependent care
• recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level