Project Manager

Evoke Research And Cons•Reston, VA

54d•$75,000 - $100,000

About The Position

This is a standing announcement to build a pipeline of experienced project management professionals to support current and upcoming federal contracts. Qualified candidates may be contacted as experience and skills are matched to specific proposal and/or awarded contract requirements. Evoke is seeking experienced Project Managers to join our team!

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Business, IT, computer science or related field
Five (5) to ten (10) years’ project management experience supporting federal government contracts, with experience across the DoD, VA, DOE, GSA, or USCP preferred
Additional four (4) years’ experience may be substituted, in lieu of degree
Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Basic knowledge of M365, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt qualified, or willingness to obtain within one (1) year of employment
Agile certification (e.g., Certified Scrum Master [CSM])
U.S. Citizenship is required
Active – or recently active (within past 2 years) – Secret (“L”) or Top Secret (“Q”) clearance preferred

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience driving transformational projects while managing concurrent assignments within tight deadlines
Experience applying project management best practices with strict attention to detail
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels
Self-starter able to work independently, with outstanding problem-solving and analytical skills that extend beyond the immediate functional area
Ability to build and manage highly effective onsite and remote teams, including developing professional development plans and career maps
Ability to partner with leadership and Human Capital to resolve client and employee issues
Knowledge of the acquisition process, contract types, procurement, and proposal development, with the ability to identify and pursue growth opportunities at existing client sites alongside business development

Responsibilities

Manage and lead a team of direct and subcontract personnel, across a diverse set of qualifications, ensuring contract objectives and performance quality standards are met
Monitor and manage client-facing projects and daily, rapidly escalating risks, issues, and roadblocks
Establish project plans and schedules, track deliverables and action items, and ensure quality surveillance across project status, scope, risks, and issues
Own on-time delivery and quality assurance for all final products and deliverables, with absolute commitment to quality assurance and control processes
Meet all contractual and financial requirements and ensure compliance with contract terms and federal policy and regulations
Communicate and present performance status, risks, and opportunities to internal and external stakeholders, including recurring management reports that equip program directors to make informed decisions
Serve as a trusted advisor to the team, sustaining high efficiency and morale while identifying improvements in team structure, organizational training, and project management best practices
Support the team’s adoption of sound project practices and recommended tools and templates, providing guidance in day-to-day project execution
Organize and monitor interconnected projects, setting strategy and objectives, coordinating cross-project activities, controlling deadlines and budgets, applying change, risk, and resource management, and resolving higher-scope issues
Assess program performance and maximize ROI
Identify and support the acquisition of related new business opportunities and proposals
Build and foster a strong culture in support of Evoke’s core values