Senior Project Manager

Empower, Innovate, Impact!  At Team A-TEK, we EMPOWER people to drive INNOVATION that IMPACTS mission!

A-TEK operates at the intersection of mission and innovation by applying our deep domain expertise across the federal markets. Embracing our digital-first strategy, A-TEK provides enhanced capabilities in application development, digital transformation, enterprise IT, and scientific services. Our solutions are designed to modernize, automate, secure, protect, and enhance the operations of our federal clients, ensuring they stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Our work is fueled by a passion to serve our clients’ needs and to protect the safety and welfare of Americans. That passion shapes how we nurture our most valuable asset – Our Employees. A-TEK actively cultivates the talent that drives our success and fosters a creative, challenging, and mission-driven work environment for current and future employees.

A-TEK is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead delivery of financial management data systems for a federal customer. The Project Manager serves as the single point of contact for the Government and is responsible for all contractor work performed under the task order, ensuring high-quality, on-time delivery of a mission-critical, cloud-based analytics platform.

This role requires strong leadership across agile software development, operations and maintenance, DevSecOps, and stakeholder coordination in a secure AWS FedRAMP environment. Experience managing financial data management in a federal environment is a plus.  The role is hybrid, based in the Washington, DC metro area.

Due to contractual requirements, US Citizenship is required for consideration for this position. 

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary interface with the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for all contract matters.
• Plan, manage, and oversee all project activities, including project execution, change management, scheduling, and delivery of required reports and deliverables.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams supporting application development, operations and maintenance, data integration, DevSecOps, and user support.
• Ensure compliance with all task order requirements, performance standards, security requirements, and Service Level Agreements.
• Manage risks, issues, and dependencies, and proactively communicate mitigation strategies to Government stakeholders.
• Oversee agile processes, sprint planning, release management, and prioritization of work in coordination with client stakeholders.
• Ensure continuity of operations, including staffing coverage, transition-in activities, and knowledge transfer.
• Monitor performance metrics and quality controls to support positive CPARS outcomes.
• Support planning and execution for optional enterprise HR functionality during Option Years 1 and 2.

Required Qualifications

• Current Project Management Professional Certification
• Minimum of 6-8 years of experience managing complex IT systems or application development projects.
• Bachelor’s Degree from a U.S.-accredited College or University
• Demonstrated experience managing cloud-hosted, mission-critical applications, preferably in AWS environments.
• Strong background in agile delivery, DevSecOps, and system sustainment.
• Experience managing Firm-Fixed-Price type of contracts.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary technical teams and manage subcontractors or partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Security and Citizenship Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required federal client background clearance and access credentials.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting federal financial, budget, or analytics platforms.

• Prior experience with NOAA, or Department of Commerce Projects is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with FedRAMP-aligned security controls and compliance environments.
• AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification

 Compensation

Salary Range: $150,000 – $165,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with employer match; paid time off; professional development opportunities.

A-TEK, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected Veteran status. Verification of education may be requested before or during the hiring process.