Project Manager - Level 1

Office of Information Technology Service (ITS) is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a background in government proposals and program/project documentation. The candidate should be able to synthesize complex information in concise, clear and compelling and consumable written content for a wide range of audiences. The role requires a strong understanding of federal and state government, technical System Development Lifecycle documents, User Guides, detailed Program / Project reports simultaneously, under tight deadlines. The writer plays a key role in developing these materials (or similar) and formulating responses to inquiries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Write, edit, and format government proposals and program monthly reports, Request Proposals/Request for Information, etc. including inquiries from various agencies or user guides, etc. Examples include: Advance Planning Document (APD)s, Operational APDs (PAPD, IAPD, OAPD), including cost allocation plans and procurement justifications, program monthly reports, etc.
• Collaborate and communicate with technical and business partners to gather data and input, synthesize data and visually express to high quality content. Manage to project timelines, work plans, coordinate stakeholder inputs, schedule reviews, and track milestones to ensure timely submission of documents.
• Manage the documentation Lifecyle from draft to final delivery
• Assist with content writing for presentations and executive summaries, as needed
• Prepare Internal & External Reports or Summaries – Monthly Program / Project reports, etc.
• Ensure all documentation aligns with Federal compliance standards, program branding, and audit readiness requirements.
• Maintain a library of reusable content and template for future use

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Level I- More than one (1) but less than four (4) years' experience as a Project Manager
• 4 Years of professional writing experience preferably in a technical, government or contracting environment
• 1-4 years of experience in technical and government proposal writing (APDs, OPDs, etc.) in a public sector organization in a health and human services field such as SNAP, Child Support, Medicaid, etc.

Desirable Qualifications:

• 1-4 years of experience in Program Management Framework (PMP, Agile, etc.) and associated documentation
• 1-4 years of experience in Editing and attention to detail
• 1-4 years of experience in MS Office Suite, Adobe Suite, and other document collaboration capabilities
• 1-4 years of experience with Federal requirements, including FNS Handbook 901 and HHS (ACF/CMS) APD guidelines
• 1-4 years of experience with federal and state documentation
• 1-4 years of experience with IT system design and build, with associated documentation
• 1-4 years of experience with SDLC processes and Tools (Jira, MS Project, etc.)
• 1-4 years of experience with Training summary or user guides
• 1-4 years of experience with Graphic design or advanced Excel skills for graphing dataM

Work hours and location:

• Designated Work Location: 40 North Pearl Albany NY
• Position Anticipated Start Date: 6/22/2025
• Anticipated Duration of the Engagement: 19 months (6/22/2025 - 1/21/2027)

Spruce Technology, Inc. is a mid-size, award-winning (Inc 5000, SmartCEO, Entrepreneur of the Year) technology services firm with a steadily growing portfolio of commercial and government clients. Spruce provides innovative technology solutions, specialized IT staff, and IT strategy consulting nationwide. Spruce maintains partnerships with major technology vendors and continually develops leading-edge offerings in service areas such as digital experience, data services, application development, infrastructure, cyber security, and IT staffing.

Spruce Technology, Inc. is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the policy of Spruce Technology, Inc. to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process.