Project Manager

SSG • Rockville, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a talented Project Manager Location: Joint Base Andrews, MD Department: Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Air Force (AF) Type: Full Time Min. Experience: Experienced Security Clearance Level: Active Secret Clearance Military Veterans are highly encouraged to apply! Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide overall program management leadership and oversight in support of the Air Force Review Boards Agency (AFRBA) Case Management Tracking Analysis and Reporting System (CMTARS) Operations and Maintenance program Coordinate technical teams, manage program performance, ensure contract deliverables are met, and maintain effective communication with government stakeholders Oversee project execution across multiple technical task areas supporting AFRBA’s OpenText-based electronic document management platform operating within the Air Force Cloud One environment Provide overall program management oversight for all tasks within the CMTARS Operations and Maintenance contract Manage project schedules, technical dependencies, staffing, and resources to meet the contract requirements and performance objectives Ensure quality control processes are implemented across all technical and operational task areas Coordinate closely with Government stakeholders, including the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) Prepare and submit weekly status reports outlining: (1) work completed, (2) work in progress, and (3) identified risks and mitigation strategies Develop, maintain, and update required program documentation including: (1) the Program Management Plan (PMP), (2) the Risk Management Plan, and (3) the Communications Plan Oversee program execution to ensure deliverables meet schedule, quality, and performance standards defined in the contract Manage coordination across development, system administration, user support, and reporting task areas supporting the CMTARS platform Monitor program risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure mission continuity Support program meetings, status views, and performance discussions with AFRBA leadership

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of DoD program management practices, contract deliverables, and performance metrics
• Demonstrated expertise in enterprise content management systems, particularly OpenText platforms
• Experience managing projects supporting secure federal or DoD environments
• An ability to manage multiple technical task areas including software development, system administration, and user support teams
• Strong experience in risk identification, mitigation planning, and issue resolution
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present program updates to government leadership and stakeholders
• Experience coordinating across cross-functional teams and managing project schedules, dependencies, and resources
• Proficiency with project management tools, reporting tools, and documentation processes used in federal programs
• An ability to manage program documentation, track deliverables, and ensure compliance with contract requirements
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI)
• OpenText Business Consultant Certification
• Five (5) or more years of project or program management experience supporting federal or DoD programs
• Five (5) or more years of experience managing OpenText enterprise content management solutions, including OpenText Content Server and AppWorks within a DoD or federal environment
• Five (5) or more years of demonstrated experience overseeing technical teams supporting enterprise systems, document management platforms, or cloud-based solutions
• Five (5) or more years of experience managing project schedules, contract deliverables, risk management activities, and stakeholder communications for government programs
• Five (5) or more years of experience developing and maintaining program documentation including Program Management Plans (PMPs), Risk Management Plans, and Communications Plans
• Five (5) or more years of experience preparing weekly program status reports that include completed work, work in progress, and risk mitigation strategies
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field
• U.S. Citizenship required for this specific opportunity
• Must possess an active Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

• National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) certification
• Association for Intelligent Information Management (AIIM) Certified Records Manager (CRM) credential or similar records management certification
• Any additional certifications related to enterprise content management, cloud technologies, or DoD information systems

Responsibilities

• Provide overall program management leadership and oversight in support of the Air Force Review Boards Agency (AFRBA) Case Management Tracking Analysis and Reporting System (CMTARS) Operations and Maintenance program
• Coordinate technical teams, manage program performance, ensure contract deliverables are met, and maintain effective communication with government stakeholders
• Oversee project execution across multiple technical task areas supporting AFRBA’s OpenText-based electronic document management platform operating within the Air Force Cloud One environment
• Provide overall program management oversight for all tasks within the CMTARS Operations and Maintenance contract
• Manage project schedules, technical dependencies, staffing, and resources to meet the contract requirements and performance objectives
• Ensure quality control processes are implemented across all technical and operational task areas
• Coordinate closely with Government stakeholders, including the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)
• Prepare and submit weekly status reports outlining: (1) work completed, (2) work in progress, and (3) identified risks and mitigation strategies
• Develop, maintain, and update required program documentation including: (1) the Program Management Plan (PMP), (2) the Risk Management Plan, and (3) the Communications Plan
• Oversee program execution to ensure deliverables meet schedule, quality, and performance standards defined in the contract
• Manage coordination across development, system administration, user support, and reporting task areas supporting the CMTARS platform
• Monitor program risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure mission continuity
• Support program meetings, status views, and performance discussions with AFRBA leadership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level