4108 Project Manager

OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Project Manager/Coordinator with a strong understanding of engineering processes to support the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) in a critical initiative. This role will be instrumental in the successful onboarding and documentation of government-owned applications and systems as they are migrated to the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud environment.

The ideal candidate will be adept at managing project workflows, developing key project artifacts, and facilitating seamless communication between technical teams and stakeholders. A strong proficiency in Excel is essential for tracking, analysis, and reporting. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a significant government modernization effort within a dynamic and evolving cloud environment.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Manage and coordinate the onboarding process for applications and systems migrating to AWS.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, schedules, and status reports.
• Work closely with engineering teams to understand technical requirements and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Develop and manage Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates and track project budgets.
• Elicit and document clear and concise use cases to support the migration process.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among various stakeholders, including DCSA personnel and technical teams.
• Identify and track project risks and issues, and proactively develop mitigation strategies.
• Maintain meticulous project records and utilize Excel extensively for data management, analysis, and reporting.
• Ensure adherence to established engineering processes and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
• Support occasional on-site meetings in Hanover, MD (approximately 1 day per week).
• Undertake occasional quarterly travel as required.

REQUIRED:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a project management, project coordination, or similar role.
• Demonstrated understanding of engineering processes and terminology.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in developing and managing project documentation (plans, schedules, reports).
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Excel Wizard) for data manipulation, analysis, and reporting.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Experience working with government clients or within a secure environment is a plus.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies, particularly AWS, is beneficial but not required.

CLEARANCE:

• Top Secret minimum