Project/Technical Solutions Manager

Abacus Technology Corporation•Boswell's Corner, VA

15h

About The Position

Abacus Technology Corporation is a Federal government contractor and provider of enterprise information technology (IT) services and solutions. For 40 years, we’ve developed effective partnerships with government and industry to tackle business challenges and pressures for Federal Defense, Civilian, and Intelligence customers. Abacus maintains core competencies in: IT Infrastructure Support, Network Operations and Maintenance, Communication Solutions, Systems Engineering and Integration, Cyber Security / Information Assurance, Application Development, Program Management, and Business Transformation. Project Management Provide support for project planning, management, and implementation. Provide project management services including weekly status updates on priority projects and submission/updating of project plans containing: work breakdown structures; required resources; risks/risk mitigation; estimated days required to complete individual tasks and overall project. Interact with subject matter experts as necessary for project completion. Build and maintain specialized knowledge AFOSI’s platforms, networks, applications, service, and processes. Provide support for new projects and projects in O&M status. Work with Government Project/Program Manager throughout the life of the project. Prepare and submit a project plan for government approval. Technology Insertion Investigate and analyze innovative and emerging technologies to improve IT system performance as well as mission success. Evaluate the existing and planned IT environment, assess areas for improvement, make recommendations and implement directed changes. Perform IT strategic planning with the government. Investigate emerging technologies and present alternatives to the Government. Document alternatives in the Technology Insertion Plan. Develop and coordinate detailed proposals for implementation of new technologies for approval and funding. Ensure recommended alternatives are in concert with overall AF recommended and proposed technologies. Provide the Government with a Life Cycle Support Plan (LCSP) for all new technologies. Manage the implementation of approved plans. Gather quotes from vendors for new hardware and software.

Requirements

10+ years experience in an IT role supporting network operations and software development including at least 5 years of project management experience.
Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT, Business, or related field desired.
Must be certified at IAT Level II (e.g., Security+, or other certification satisfying DoD 8140 certification requirements).
Experience with Oracle, SQL Server, MariaDB, Canvas DB Linux, Windows, MS Power Platform, virtualization technologies, Azure or AWS Cloud operations, system architecture/engineering, and system administration.
Experience with project management including Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
Experience with Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
Experience with Microsoft tools including Project, Visio, SharePoint, Teams, and O365.
Experience investigating emerging technologies and developing and coordinating proposals for implementation of new technologies.
Must have excellent communication skills, be able to work independently or as part of a team, and interact professionally within all levels of an organization.
Must be willing to travel occasionally.
Must be a US citizen and hold a current Top Secret clearance.
Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Nice To Haves

Microsoft certification desired.
Experience with USAF IT environment and networks is desired.

Responsibilities

Provide support for project planning, management, and implementation.
Provide project management services including weekly status updates on priority projects and submission/updating of project plans containing: work breakdown structures; required resources; risks/risk mitigation; estimated days required to complete individual tasks and overall project.
Interact with subject matter experts as necessary for project completion.
Build and maintain specialized knowledge AFOSI’s platforms, networks, applications, service, and processes.
Provide support for new projects and projects in O&M status.
Work with Government Project/Program Manager throughout the life of the project.
Prepare and submit a project plan for government approval.
Investigate and analyze innovative and emerging technologies to improve IT system performance as well as mission success.
Evaluate the existing and planned IT environment, assess areas for improvement, make recommendations and implement directed changes.
Perform IT strategic planning with the government.
Investigate emerging technologies and present alternatives to the Government.
Document alternatives in the Technology Insertion Plan.
Develop and coordinate detailed proposals for implementation of new technologies for approval and funding.
Ensure recommended alternatives are in concert with overall AF recommended and proposed technologies.
Provide the Government with a Life Cycle Support Plan (LCSP) for all new technologies.
Manage the implementation of approved plans.
Gather quotes from vendors for new hardware and software.