Project Manager (IT-IA-IM Prog/Proj Mgr II) (Government)

AT&T•Santa Maria, CA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

AT&T Global Public Sector is seeking a Project Manager to support the National Security Sector in providing information technology upgrades. This is a full-time onsite role based in Lompoc, CA, performed from the designated work location five days per week. The role involves strategic planning, requirements management, cross-functional collaboration, systems engineering, business process improvement, project execution, stakeholder management, risk management, and quality assurance.

Requirements

10 years of experience that can be a combination of work history and education (Doctorate and 3 years, master’s and 4 years, bachelor’s and 6 years, associates and 8 years or HS diploma and 10 years).
Ability to operate effectively within cross-functional team environments while demonstrating a strong willingness to learn and share knowledge with colleagues in a professional office environment.
Strong organizational and project coordination skills with exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Excellent stakeholder communication and presentation skills with demonstrated ability to influence at all organizational levels.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) with strong data analysis capabilities.
Ability to adhere to security clearance management protocols and reporting requirements, including compliance with government security procedures and maintenance of clearance eligibility standards throughout employment.
TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.

Nice To Haves

Technical expertise in Network IT infrastructure including network connectivity, switches, and routers
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification, or commitment to achieve within 6 months
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification highly preferred
Demonstrated client relationship management and stakeholder engagement experience
Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Visio and project management tools
Hands-on experience with Atlassian Confluence and HelpNow/ServiceNow

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive stakeholder analysis and requirements gathering sessions to clarify network or systems service needs and issue targeted requests for information (RFI) when necessary.
Lead technical assessments across multiple disciplines, applying industry best practices to evaluate network or systems standard requirements and implementation feasibility.
Analyze Request for Change (RFC) requirements and provide strategic recommendations that align network service delivery with broader business objectives.
Proactively drive coordination across multiple network projects, and systems teams to bring clarity to technical requirements and deliver integrated solutions within defined customer SLOs/SLAs.
Develop comprehensive cost-benefit analyses and schedule impact assessments based on established models, negotiating technical trade-offs to deliver optimal cost and schedule outcomes.
Partner with cross-functional teams to interpret and execute projects in accordance with established standard workflows and organizational processes, supporting engineering review boards and ensuring compliance with operational procedures.
Ensure end-to-end systems integration and systematic conversion of customer requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
Execute comprehensive technical analysis including functional analysis, timeline analysis, cost estimation, and requirements allocation to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
Create and maintain technical documentation including both program- and user-level documentation following industry and contractual standards.
Identify and implement process optimization opportunities consistent with customer guidance and principles, cost savings, and system architecture objectives.
Conduct complex systems analysis and study requirements to drive operational excellence.
Collaborate directly with Task Leads, Project Managers, and clients to ensure deliverables meet scope, budget, and quality standards while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
Orchestrate internal resources towards seamless project execution and delivery of excellence.
Develop and maintain detailed project roadmaps, monitor KPIs, and track progress using agile project management methodologies and industry-standard tools.
Prepare executive-level status reports and proactively identify mitigation strategies to remove project roadblocks.
Lead risk assessment and mitigation planning across multiple service areas to identify, assess, and resolve risks, issues, and opportunities (RIOs).
Provide specialized support in technical writing, document integration, and preparation of client-ready presentations and deliverables.
Manage data governance and reporting including collecting, analyzing, and publishing information and statistical data in various formats.
Maintain comprehensive project documentation including correspondence, records, reports, SOPs, and internal communications.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Extensive employee wellness programs
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T wireline phone