SME Information Technology Project Manager (15.38)

OCT Consulting • Washington, DC

1d • $140,000 - $160,000

About The Position

SME Information Technology Project Manager OCT Consulting is a business management and technology consulting firm that provides support to Federal Government clients. We provide consulting services in the areas of Strategy, Process Improvement, Change Management, Program and Project Management, Acquisition/Procurement, and Information Technology. Responsibilities and Duties OCT currently has an opening for a SME Information Technology Project Manager to work with our federal client. On this project, you will provide subject matter expertise to execute NIST, FISMA, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), FedRAMP, Treasury, and Internal Revenue Manual (IRM) technical Security Controls Assessments and Risk Analyses on information systems to identify risks and vulnerabilities. This position is contingent upon contract award. Day to day responsibilities include: ● Provide program and project management of highly complex IT initiatives ● Execute the hands-on manual technical NIST SP 800-53 security control assessments including any overlays (e.g. high value asset, artificial intelligence, critical software, FedRAMP, etc.) ● Assess the impacts of new laws, regulations, policies, and guidance on client Security Assessment requirement initiatives and advise on recommended process changes. Additionally review current client policies, guidance, manuals, and supporting tools to recommend updates and improvements, and assist with the implementation of any new guidelines. ● Recommend process improvements and automated approaches to support testing methodologies, establishing streamlined/agile approaches for Security Controls Assessments ● Maintain key assessment package templates to ensure compliance with current/emerging federal guidance and lessons learned ● Execute security controls assessments and provide training to ensure Government staff understand and can perform security control assessments ● Provide subject matter expertise to incorporate threat modeling & hunting into the security control assessment process, improving the Government’s ability to proactively identify and mitigate risks ● Identify, develop, and implement automation solutions that enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of program operations. Evaluate current business processes, workflows, and system interactions to determine opportunities where automation—such as robotic process automation (RPA), workflow orchestration, data transformation tools, or other intelligent automation technologies—can reduce manual workload, eliminate redundancies, and improve mission outcomes

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field. Master’s degree preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or DAWIA PM Level III certification strongly preferred
• Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience in information technology project and program management, systems integration, or enterprise IT modernization
• At least 8 years in a senior leadership or program management role, overseeing large- scale, complex IT initiatives, such as enterprise transformations, multi-agency programs, or mission critical system implementations
• Expertise in providing strategic direction, technical guidance, and subject matter expertise across all phases of IT project lifecycles
• Excellent presentation and verbal communication skills
• Ability to create accurate written work products by following Job Aids and document templates
• Ability to work under pressure and tight timelines for multiple projects with positive attitude and flexibility
• Knowledge of FISMA, NIST Special Publications, OMB, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and ISCM Plan development.
• IT security knowledge with desired Professional Certifications from the International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2, the International Society for Automation (ISA), the Project Management Institute (PMI), CompTIA, or the SANS Institute
• Knowledge and experience with technology risk assessments covering Webservices, network appliances and software
• Knowledge and experience with the IRS Enterprise Lifecycle and OneSDLC
• Knowledge of System Interconnections to include virtual private network (VPN) and other encryption technologies
• Knowledge and experience with cloud systems, CSPs, and FedRAMP requirements
• Project management experience, experience in monitoring and overseeing multiple tasks concurrently
• Ability to pass a federal government background investigation; the investigation will involve a credit, fingerprint, and law enforcement agency check

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge/experience with Qmulos Q-Compliance, SharePoint, scanning tools, ServiceNow GRC, SPLUNK is preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide program and project management of highly complex IT initiatives
• Execute the hands-on manual technical NIST SP 800-53 security control assessments including any overlays (e.g. high value asset, artificial intelligence, critical software, FedRAMP, etc.)
• Assess the impacts of new laws, regulations, policies, and guidance on client Security Assessment requirement initiatives and advise on recommended process changes. Additionally review current client policies, guidance, manuals, and supporting tools to recommend updates and improvements, and assist with the implementation of any new guidelines.
• Recommend process improvements and automated approaches to support testing methodologies, establishing streamlined/agile approaches for Security Controls Assessments
• Maintain key assessment package templates to ensure compliance with current/emerging federal guidance and lessons learned
• Execute security controls assessments and provide training to ensure Government staff understand and can perform security control assessments
• Provide subject matter expertise to incorporate threat modeling & hunting into the security control assessment process, improving the Government’s ability to proactively identify and mitigate risks
• Identify, develop, and implement automation solutions that enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of program operations. Evaluate current business processes, workflows, and system interactions to determine opportunities where automation—such as robotic process automation (RPA), workflow orchestration, data transformation tools, or other intelligent automation technologies—can reduce manual workload, eliminate redundancies, and improve mission outcomes

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry leading provider with 3% employer contributions of the employee’s gross salary
• Paid Time Off and Standard Government Holidays
• Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term disability benefits
• Training Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level