Project Management Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton•San Diego, CA

3d•$55,300 - $126,000

About The Position

The Project Management Specialist will provide technical project management expertise while supporting a DoD client in its establishment and management of enterprise-wide Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) Information Technology (IT) products and services procurement vehicles. This role involves working with client leadership to manage cost, schedule, and performance, as well as supporting the development and execution of CIO-level IT Asset Management (ITAM) policy. Additionally, the specialist will support Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management (CSCRM) activities by reviewing cybersecurity and supplier-risk assessments, coordinating resolution of findings, and translating technical risk information into actionable recommendations for Government stakeholders. The role utilizes tools like Microsoft Excel for budget analysis and information tracking, collaboration for schedule management, Microsoft Word for contractual and technical document development, and Microsoft PowerPoint for presentations. Responsibilities include reviewing CSCRM reports and supporting documentation for completeness, consistency, and alignment with DoD cybersecurity and supply-chain risk requirements. The position emphasizes communication to ensure the Government achieves its goals and meets quality standards, with resources provided for continuous growth and success. This is an opportunity to impact a meaningful mission and grow skills in program strategy, helping DoD acquisition programs accomplish project goals within budget and improve IT capabilities for the military.

Requirements

Experience supporting project schedules, task tracking, and action item management.
Experience providing project or program management support in a government environment.
Experience reviewing technical, cybersecurity, risk, compliance, or assessment documentation and identifying gaps, inconsistencies, findings, or required follow-up actions.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Knowledge of CSCRM principles and practices, including NIST SP 800-161, NIST SP 800-171, DFARS cybersecurity requirements, supplier vetting, supply-chain mapping, software and hardware provenance, SBOM and HBOM review, vulnerability information, risk mitigation, and residual-risk tracking.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to assist in preparing reports, presentations, and documentation for leadership and stakeholders.
Ability to communicate cybersecurity and supply-chain risk findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders and coordinate actions across Government, contractor, and vendor teams.
Secret clearance.
Bachelor's degree.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience supporting cybersecurity risk management, CSCRM, third-party risk management, information assurance, or cybersecurity activities in a DoD or federal environment.
Experience supporting enterprise software agreement implementation.
Experience in optimizing acquisition of commercial off the shelf (COTS) IT hardware, software, and IT services.
Experience with government contract executions including acquisition law and DFAR regulations.
Experience in the development of Integrated Master Schedules, using Milestone Pro software suite, and using Microsoft project software suite.
Experience reviewing cybersecurity assessments, supplier-risk reports, technical risk analyses, or compliance documentation for completeness, accuracy, supporting evidence, and alignment with applicable Government requirements.
Possession of strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Possession of flexibility and adaptability skills for changing priorities and fast-paced environments.
CompTIA Security+, ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), Certified Third-Party Risk Professional (CTPRP), or cybersecurity, information assurance, or third-party risk management Certification.

Responsibilities

Provide technical project management expertise to support a DoD client in establishing and managing enterprise-wide COTS IT products and services procurement vehicles.
Work with client leadership to manage cost, schedule, and performance of projects.
Support development and execution of CIO-level IT Asset Management (ITAM) policy.
Support Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management (CSCRM) activities by reviewing cybersecurity and supplier-risk assessments.
Coordinate resolution of findings from CSCRM activities.
Translate technical risk information into actionable recommendations for Government stakeholders.
Analyze budgets and track information using Microsoft Excel.
Collaborate to manage project schedules.
Contribute to the development of contractual and other technical documents using Microsoft Word.
Develop presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.
Review CSCRM reports and supporting documentation for completeness, consistency, and alignment with applicable DoD cybersecurity and supply-chain risk requirements.
Communicate cybersecurity and supply-chain risk findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Coordinate actions across Government, contractor, and vendor teams.