Project Director - Mid to Experienced Level (Maryland)

National Security Agency/Central Security Service • Fort Meade, MD

19h

About The Position

Project Directors supply timely, accurate, and relevant information to assist senior leadership, customers, and/or management in making decisions. They contribute to the management of a project in technical, development, business, and operational functional organizations.

Requirements

• Relevant experience must be in project management (for example, planning, resource management, scheduling, tracking/oversight) or a field directly related to the position.
• Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 7 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or with a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and no experience.
• Certification in a relevant field or a Journeyman Tradesman license may count for up to 2 years of experience.
• Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 10 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience, or with a Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 2 years of relevant experience.
• Certification in a relevant field or a Journeyman Tradesman license may count for up to 2 years of experience.
• Master Tradesman license may count for up to 4 years of experience.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of or experience in managing Agile software development projects.

Responsibilities

• Developing and overseeing project plans as well as day-to-day activities.
• Leading blended teams of contractors and civilians.
• Understanding of or experience in managing Agile software development projects.
• Performing requirements management, resource management and quality assurance oversight.
• Developing and tracking schedules.
• Monitoring performance goals and mitigating risks.
• Leading/mentoring junior staff.
• Creating and sustaining a strong customer focus with key stakeholders.
• Collaborating with and building relationships with others to accomplish goals.
• Presenting project status and informational briefs to senior leadership.

Benefits

• NSA offers a comprehensive benefits package.
• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Learn more about federal benefits .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED