Project Manager

Analytica•Bethesda, MD

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a federal data analytics and AI modernization initiative. The successful candidate will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of products that integrate federal data, enable AI-assisted analytics, and provide executive-level dashboards. The Project Manager will coordinate multidisciplinary teams consisting of data engineers, AI/ML engineers, software developers, architects, security professionals, business analysts, and federal stakeholders. This individual will be responsible for ensuring delivery within schedule, scope, budget, and quality expectations during a seven-month performance period.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Management Information Systems, or related field.
8+ years of experience managing complex technology implementation projects.
5+ years of experience supporting Federal Government programs.
Demonstrated experience managing full software development lifecycle (SDLC) projects.
Experience leading cross-functional technical teams in Agile environments.
Experience managing data integration, analytics, business intelligence, or enterprise platform implementations.
Strong risk management, stakeholder management, and executive communication skills.
Experience developing and maintaining integrated master schedules and project plans.
Ability to coordinate multiple workstreams, vendors, and stakeholders simultaneously.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret eligibility.
Active TS clearance strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

PMP Certification.
Scrum Master Certification (CSM, SAFe, PMI-ACP, or equivalent).
Experience supporting OMB, federal financial management, grants management, or budget execution programs.
Experience managing AI/ML, analytics, or data modernization initiatives.
Experience with FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST 800-53, and Federal cybersecurity requirements.
Experience supporting on-premises or hybrid cloud implementations.
Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Rancher, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Java, and/or .NET environments.
Prior experience supporting federal grants, financial oversight, or mission analytics programs.

Responsibilities

Lead overall program planning, execution, and delivery of the MVP platform.
Develop and maintain integrated project schedules, milestones, risks, dependencies, and resource plans.
Manage Agile development activities and iterative delivery cycles.
Coordinate implementation activities across data integration, AI/ML, analytics, cybersecurity, and user interface workstreams.
Facilitate collaboration between OMB, pilot agencies, and technical teams.
Lead project governance activities, status reviews, sprint demonstrations, working sessions, and executive briefings.
Track performance against project objectives, deliverables, and quality standards.
Manage project risks, issues, assumptions, and mitigation plans.
Ensure delivery of all required documentation, including project plans, architecture documentation, transition plans, and status reports.
Coordinate user feedback sessions and oversee incorporation of stakeholder feedback into product releases.
Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with federal security, privacy, accessibility, and records management requirements.
Support development and execution of the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).
Ensure successful delivery of the MVP no later than Month 6 and overall contract completion within the seven-month period of performance.