Project Manager
About The Position
We are seeking a Project Manager to support our Defense Health Agency (DHA) contract with experience delivering large-scale technical implementations. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in technical project management, with a proven track record of leading complex, enterprise-level system deployments from planning through execution. This role requires the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, manage project timelines and deliverables, mitigate risk, and ensure alignment with federal program requirements and DHA mission objectives. Experience with Identity, Credentials & Access Management (ICAM) systems is highly desirable, as is prior experience supporting DHA or broader Military Health System (MHS) programs. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive, detail-oriented leader who thrives in a fast-paced federal health IT environment and is passionate about delivering mission-critical technical solutions to support the warfighter and beneficiary community.
Requirements
- Minimum education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Public Administration, or a related field required. Equivalent experience may substitute.
- Minimum 5+ years of experience managing federal government contracts or projects, with demonstrated accountability for delivery quality, scope, schedule, and financial performance.
- Experience supporting cybersecurity and large enterprise implementation projects preferred
- Experience leading client-facing federal engagements — managing COR/CO relationships, producing required deliverables, and maintaining contractual compliance
- Demonstrated proficiency in risk management, change control, and proactive escalation practices in a federal delivery environment
- Familiarity with federal compliance requirements relevant to assigned engagements — including FAR/DFARS, HIPAA, CUI, or agency-specific standards as applicable
- Foundational knowledge of Zero Trust and Identity, Credential & Access Management (ICAM) a plus
- Proficiency in project management tools — e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira, or equivalent for schedule and resource tracking
- Experience with federal timekeeping and financial systems — Unanet or equivalent strongly preferred
- Experience drafting governance and system documentation: SOPs, MOUs, ISAs, System Guides, User Training, etc.
- Familiarity with documentation and collaboration platforms used in federal environments — SharePoint Online, Confluence, Teams, or equivalent.
Nice To Haves
- PMP certification required
- ITILv4 certification required; 30-day waiver may be granted to obtain certification
- Experience in federal health agency environments (VA, DHA, BUMED, HHS) preferred
- Agile/SAFe certification or demonstrated experience with agile delivery methodologies a plus
- Active and current federal security clearance preferred.
Responsibilities
- Plans, initiates, and manages information technology projects.
- Lead and guide the work of technical staff.
- Serve as liaison between business and technical aspects of projects.
- Plan project stages and assess business implications for each stage.
- Monitor progress to assure deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met.
- Possesses and applies expertise on multiple complex work assignments. Assignments may be broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks.
- Level IV performs more independent thinking, complex tasks with little to no supervision compared to a Level III and may supervise others.
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Plans
- Paid Holiday and Personal Time Off
- 401K plan
- Short-term disability, Long-term, and Life Insurance
- Education and Training Assistance Program
- Incentive Plans and Referral Bonuses
- Employee Assistance Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
