Project Task Manager

QinetiQ US•Washington, DC

12d•$105,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Qinetiq US is looking for a Project Task Manager. This is an opportunity to lead and influence significant innovation and IT modernization initiatives with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Office of Information Technology Services (OITS). FHWA requires advice and assistance to ensure oversight, coordination, and support for IT initiatives through the organization, including support for the Technology Review Board and the Investment Review Board. As FHWA works to modernize its IT systems and infrastructure, they will need expertise and guidance from experienced project managers, especially those with experience with Agile development. This position will have the opportunity to provide a comprehensive range of technical and professional services such as portfolio management support and other analytical and process support services to improve FHWA IT program management.

Requirements

Bachelors degree
Minimum of 8 years work experience in Program and Portfolio Management
Strong written and oral communications abilities
Ability to obtain/maintain DOT Public Trust

Nice To Haves

PMP certification
CSM certification
Experience with Agile IT project management and/or Scrum Management
Knowledge of/experience with the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform act (FITARA), Clinger Cohen Act, Government Performance Results Act, Paperwork Reduction Act, the Privacy Act, the E Government Act, Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars and Memoranda

Responsibilities

Provide program management support services in the areas of project management and operations management.
Provide a comprehensive range of technical and professional services to support FHWA’s program management requirements, including: Providing advice and assistance in planning, designing, developing, implementing, and managing effective governance strategies and integrated IT project
Supporting customers in implementing and maintaining governance strategies, plans, activities, policies, procedures, and tools.
Evaluating, recommending, and supporting the implementation of program and project management tools and capabilities
Assisting in the analysis, planning, designing, developing, selecting, implementing, integrating, and maintaining other project or program management tools such as resource, asset, cost, risk, and other management tools.
Monitoring performance, track/report trends, analyze issues and advise on corrective action plans regarding overall schedule, scope, and cost.
Providing advice on maintaining overall cost, schedule, and scope
Performing IT initiatives performance assessments, conducting lessons learned
Creating optional deliverables as specified by the COR and/or Information technology Project Manager (ITPM).
Provide advice and assistance that is based on Government and industry best practices in the areas of program and project management.
Support development of a Program/Project Management Plan for each assigned project
Develop and provide a Monthly Status Report
Create and maintain a Quality Management Plan
Maintain full and open communications with this Task Order Contracting Officer’s Representative, system owners, FHWA IT leadership and staff, and all other relevant stakeholders.
Communicate and coordinate effectively and proactively with other contractors.
Develop and maintain a Communications Plan that addresses communications methods, lines of communication, and how relationships will be maintained