Technical Project Leader

Title: Technical Project Leader (Top Secret Clearance)

Location: Washington, D.C. Metro Area (On-Site)

This role is intended to recruit candidates for a ~6-month role with Rios Partners, with the opportunity to convert into a longer-term role. Hiring is contingent upon the receipt of an award.

Summary

Rios Partners is a mission-driven consulting firm creating positive change by delivering value for our clients, investing in our employees, and solving tough problems that benefit our local and global communities. We ground our approach in empathy, enabling our team members to better hear our customers’ challenges and work together to develop effective solutions. As a team, we know what it takes to move organizations forward with measurable, sustainable results.

Our primary consideration when evaluating candidates is alignment with our Mission and Values, which can be found at http://www.riospartners.com/mission-and-values/.

Job Description:

Rios Partners is seeking a Technical Project Leader to lead a time-bound, high-impact IT assessment for aa federal agency. This role will serve as the day-to-day engagement lead a comprehensive assessment that oversees agency performance across IT governance, cybersecurity and compliance, operations, service delivery, risk, and modernization readiness.

This role is well-suited for a leader who thrives in diagnostic and assessment-driven engagements, can translate complex technical findings into clear, actionable recommendations for senior federal stakeholders, and is comfortable working in a federal IT environment.

As a Project Leader, you will:

• Lead projects: Serve as the overall technical and delivery lead for the project, managing scope, schedule, and quality across all domains
• Develop high-level workplans to deliver project results
• Support assessment activities, to include analyzing and providing recommendations for organizational performance across a series of domains
• Provide workstreams leads direction/guidance and identify connections/synergies between workstreams
• Ensure high-quality deliverables
• Motivate and inspire teams to deliver results
• Manage relationships: Develop and effectively manage senior client relationships
• Manage/own relationships with Senior Clients; serve as a trusted advisor to Senior Clients
• Nurture relationships with the goal of establishing platforms for future growth
• Mentor and develop the team: Consulting is an apprentice model; must be invested in growing the next cohort of Consultants.
• Provide feedback on both work products and professional development (e.g. problem framing, analysis, synthesis, communications, and relationship building)
• Provide biweekly formal feedback as well as semi-annual evaluations
• Lead team trainings on core consulting skills

Required Education, Skills, and Experience:

• Relevant Master’s degree (e.g., MPA, MPP, MBA, Information Systems, or related discipline
• 8-10 years of professional experience, with demonstrated leadership of complex consulting, technical, or assessment engagements
• Prior experience leading IT, cybersecurity, or organizational assessments in federal or highly regulated environments

Preferred Education, Skills, and Experience:

• Demonstrated knowledge in one or more of the following: Federal IT, Federal Cybersecurity practices, NIST frameworks, OMB Policies, IT Modernization

Additional Requirements:

• Active Top Secret Clearance
• Authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely
• Willingness to work on-site in the Washington DC Metro Area

Additional Information

At Rios Partners, we believe that when our team thrives, our company thrives. That’s why we’re proud to offer a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that reflects how much we value our people. Below is an overview of the benefits available to our employees:

Profit-Sharing / Performance Bonus

We believe in shared success. That’s why a portion of company profits is distributed to employees each year through our Profit-Sharing/Performance Bonus program. The total amount may vary based on market conditions, company performance, and individual contributions—but the goal remains the same: to reward the team for our collective achievements.

Retirement Plan (401k)

We help you plan for your future. Rios Partners contributes 3% of your base salary each month to a 401(k) retirement plan, regardless of whether you choose to contribute yourself. You may also make additional contributions. Our 401(k) plan is administered through Fidelity, a leader in retirement planning.

Health Insurance (ICHRA)

We offer flexibility and choice through an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA). With ICHRA, Rios Partners contributes tax-free dollars toward your health insurance premiums, allowing you to select the plan that fits your needs rather than being restricted to a one-size-fits-all group plan.

Vision Insurance

We offer vision coverage through MetLife to help you care for your eye health. The plan includes benefits for eye exams, glasses, contact lenses, and more.

Dental Insurance

Dental coverage through MetLife is provided at no cost to you or your dependents. You also have the option to upgrade to a higher-tier plan if desired.

Disability Insurance

Rios Partners provides both short-term and long-term disability insurance at no cost to you. This coverage, offered through MetLife, ensures that you're protected in case of illness or injury that prevents you from working.

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays

We value work-life balance. You’ll receive:

• 15 days of PTO annually, with additional days based on your tenure

• 12 paid holidays per year

• Additional paid time off for life events such as bereavement, jury duty, and voting

Parental Leave (Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption)

Welcoming a child is a major life milestone, and we’re here to support you. Eligible employees receive 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster care placements. This benefit is available to team members who have been employed full-time for at least 12 months and are in good standing.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Your well-being matters. Our EAP, provided through Health Advocate, offers confidential support for personal and professional challenges—including mental health counseling, substance abuse, parenting support, grief counseling, and more. Work/life resources and healthcare navigation assistance are also included.

Training and Development

Rios Partners is committed to helping you achieve your highest potential. Our personal view is that this is best accomplished through a combination of client engagements, opportunities to take on new roles within the team, and internal (team) / external (expert) training.

Disclaimer

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rios Partners is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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