Project Manager - Data & Business Intelligence
About The Position
We are seeking a dynamic Project Manager to lead a high-visibility data and business intelligence initiative supporting an enterprise operational status information system for a federal agency located in the Washington DC metropolitan area. This role goes beyond traditional project management-you'll also act as a hands-on business analyst, working closely with stakeholders to shape data-driven solutions and deliver meaningful insights. You'll play a key role in transforming how the organization uses data-leading efforts from initial assessment through BI platform design, dashboard development, and end-user training. If you enjoy bridging business needs with technical solutions and thrive in complex, mission-driven environments, this is an opportunity to make a tangible impact. The work location is onsite at the company site with occasional trips to the client site for meetings. Also, this role includes up to four international trips annually. This will be a 1 year project. Position is contingent upon contract award.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with minimum 6 years project manager experience
- Experience managing data, analytics, or BI-focused projects
- Ability to perform both project management and business analysis functions
- Experience working in federal, public-sector, or highly regulated environments
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft tools (Microsoft 365, Excel, SharePoint, cloud platforms)
Nice To Haves
- PMP® certification (or equivalent)
- Experience with Power BI or similar visualization tools
- Familiarity with financial or facilities management systems
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the client, building strong, trusted relationships
- Guide a cross-functional team to successfully deliver complex, multi-phase projects
- Ensure all work aligns with project goals, timelines, and quality expectations
- Own the full project lifecycle-from planning and requirements gathering to implementation and knowledge transfer
- Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and milestones
- Lead execution across key phases: data assessment, BI solution design, and training
- Partner with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into actionable requirements
- Analyze business processes, data sources, and reporting needs
- Help define KPIs and performance metrics that power impactful dashboards
- Collaborate with technical teams to bring BI solutions to life
- Facilitate workshops, working sessions, and design reviews with diverse teams
- Work closely with leadership and functional areas such as operations, HR, IT, and engineering
- Navigate geographically dispersed teams and multiple time zones with ease
- Proactively identify risks and develop mitigation strategies
- Manage scope and change control to keep projects on track
- Monitor progress and communicate status clearly and consistently
- Oversee the creation of key deliverables, including reports, documentation, and training materials
- Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and ensure solutions meet user needs
- Ensure final products are practical, sustainable, and easy to maintain
- Ensure adherence to federal cybersecurity and data protection standards
- Promote best practices for handling sensitive data and information
Benefits
- Opportunity to lead a meaningful, data-driven transformation effort
- High visibility with leadership and stakeholders
- Collaborative, mission-focused environment
- Exposure to global operations through international travel
- Ability to shape solutions that directly impact organizational performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
