Requirement, Evaluation, and Design (RED) Team Lead

ValidaTek•Arlington, VA

3d•$114,693 - $191,155

About The Position

ValidaTek is searching for a Requirements, Evaluation, and Design (RED) Team Lead to project manage the planning and implementation of IT solutions supporting a large, enterprise-wide telecommunications and networking infrastructure in a secured DoD environment.

Requirements

5+ years of experience as a Lead Project Manager in a DoD IT environment.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification at a minimum.
Proven proficiency in preparing detailed cost estimate reports.
Proven proficiency in relevant software tools including MS Office.
Strong managerial and leadership skills.
Strong communication skills and the ability to influence leadership and stakeholders.
All candidates must have a current secret clearance.
All candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Management, or related field.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the RED Team in evaluating requirements, designing solutions, and managing execution of projects.
Implement a well-crafted project plan that considers project goals, potential risks, timelines, budgets, and ultimate customer satisfaction with end results.
Drives the project plan to stay on task and not get diverted to side projects that delay project deliverables and do not enhance the overall project goals.
Have ultimate responsibility for the fiscal health of the project and makes good decisions based on customer requirements and needs and allotted finances.
Leads and motives a high achieving team.
Provides substantive performance feedback and deals with potential issues early so that overall deliverables and quality are not affected.
Make good decisions under pressure, ensuring risks and potential outcomes are considered.
Ensure project compliance by following all DoD process, procedures, and regulations.
Build effective relationships with leadership and stakeholders.
Provide regular reports on progress being made, identified roadblocks, and solutions to issues.
Provides leadership and stakeholders confidence in the project management process and outcomes.