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Job Title: IT Project Manager
Location: McLean, Virginia
Type: 1 year + Contract To Hire
Work Model: REMOTE but highly preferred for candidate to be in DC/MD/VA area
Security Clearance: Public Trust
Be part of a nationally recognized consulting and technology organization delivering innovative solutions and services to the Federal Government. We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Project Manager to support a high-visibility program and play a key role in driving successful execution, financial performance, and operational efficiency.
This position offers direct exposure to senior leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the opportunity to take ownership of a major program product. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, managing complex projects, and making an impact on meaningful government initiatives, this could be the opportunity for you!
Responsibilities
• Provide project management support as a direct report to the PMO Director.
• Manage a major program product by reviewing and approving cost estimates and proposals, maintaining end-to-end financial tracking, and ensuring partner services are delivered on time, within scope and budget, and aligned to program objectives.
• Develop and maintain project documentation (e.g., proposals, cost estimates, funding agreements) and ensure approval workflows are followed.
• Partner with internal and external teams (e.g., Federal team, Development, Operations, Partner Services, Strategy, Contracts) to drive execution.
• Uphold and continuously improve project management practices, standards, and processes.
• Provide clear, timely program status reporting to executive leadership, Federal clients, and stakeholders.
• Identify and manage risks and issues, leading proactive mitigation and escalation as needed.
• Support revenue tracking, reporting, and forecasting to maximize program performance.
• Support other PMO-related activities as assigned by the PMO Director.
• Champion a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive PMO team culture.
Requirements
• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with System One. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in a business or technical discipline, or Additional FOUR(4) years’ experience in Lieu of Degree.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is required.
• Minimum of THREE (3) years of project management experience, including 2 years managing projects or product lines in an IT environment (Federal Government sector preferred).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word and PowerPoint required; advanced Excel strongly preferred).
• Experience with project tools such as Jira, Salesforce, and SharePoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills; able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to document and improve processes (e.g., SOPs, playbooks, templates).
• Experience with financial and vendor management, including budget oversight, burn-rate tracking, invoice review, and managing subcontractor performance.
• Experience with federal grants or acquisitions management
Location: McLean, Virginia
Type: 1 year + Contract To Hire
Work Model: REMOTE but highly preferred for candidate to be in DC/MD/VA area
Security Clearance: Public Trust
Be part of a nationally recognized consulting and technology organization delivering innovative solutions and services to the Federal Government. We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Project Manager to support a high-visibility program and play a key role in driving successful execution, financial performance, and operational efficiency.
This position offers direct exposure to senior leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the opportunity to take ownership of a major program product. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, managing complex projects, and making an impact on meaningful government initiatives, this could be the opportunity for you!
Responsibilities
• Provide project management support as a direct report to the PMO Director.
• Manage a major program product by reviewing and approving cost estimates and proposals, maintaining end-to-end financial tracking, and ensuring partner services are delivered on time, within scope and budget, and aligned to program objectives.
• Develop and maintain project documentation (e.g., proposals, cost estimates, funding agreements) and ensure approval workflows are followed.
• Partner with internal and external teams (e.g., Federal team, Development, Operations, Partner Services, Strategy, Contracts) to drive execution.
• Uphold and continuously improve project management practices, standards, and processes.
• Provide clear, timely program status reporting to executive leadership, Federal clients, and stakeholders.
• Identify and manage risks and issues, leading proactive mitigation and escalation as needed.
• Support revenue tracking, reporting, and forecasting to maximize program performance.
• Support other PMO-related activities as assigned by the PMO Director.
• Champion a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive PMO team culture.
Requirements
• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with System One. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in a business or technical discipline, or Additional FOUR(4) years’ experience in Lieu of Degree.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is required.
• Minimum of THREE (3) years of project management experience, including 2 years managing projects or product lines in an IT environment (Federal Government sector preferred).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word and PowerPoint required; advanced Excel strongly preferred).
• Experience with project tools such as Jira, Salesforce, and SharePoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills; able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to document and improve processes (e.g., SOPs, playbooks, templates).
• Experience with financial and vendor management, including budget oversight, burn-rate tracking, invoice review, and managing subcontractor performance.
• Experience with federal grants or acquisitions management
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