Jr. IT Project Manager (Full Scope Polygraph required)

Job Title: Jr. IT Project Manager (Full Scope Polygraph required)

Location: Herndon, VA.

Duration: Permanent, Direct Hire

Salary: $132,000.00/year benefits

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate activities in support of program managers and teams that support the design, installation and maintenance of services
• Track and monitor projects from initiation through completion
• Prepare deliverables (e.g., status reports to Government, order information, open issues) - Responsible for inventory and tracking of accountable property items for reporting
• Analyze contracts, product and service descriptions, and network technical requirements to identify parameters required to initiate service order processing and project implementation
• Work directly with Government representatives, engineers and program manager to develop scope of work, timeline, communication plan and all pertinent aspect of comprehensive project management
• Ensure Government commitments and expectations, and project deliverable requirements are met
• Promote project management and industry best practices to enhance project success and customer satisfaction
• Direct on-time implementation of products and evaluate and maintain progress
• Manage resources and processes, and resolve issues to ensure timely delivery
• Control installation activities through scope verification, changes, and performance measurements
• Monitor progress to ensure critical project targets are met
• Identify and anticipate failures and delays based on lessons learned and previous experience
• Engage appropriate resources to troubleshoot and isolate problems, and develop new procedures if required
• Make recommendations to improve efficiency (schedule and cost)
• Evaluate performance measures and direct corrective actions
• Develop solutions to meet project milestones
• Recognize risks and implement corrective actions to ensure compliance with customer service and contractual expectations
• Notify the Customer of work completion and obtain acceptance of final deliverables, services, and products provided
• Ensure final documents are complete and delivered as required by the contract
• Solicit feedback from customer to determine customer satisfaction (perception of service quality and effectiveness)
• Review and update forecast budgets for program and project related activities
• Manage program and project related invoices
• Prepare quotes based on pre-established or contract rates
• Ensure services are completed and billed according to contractual obligations
• Conduct review for completeness and accuracy of services provided and charges listed
• Reviews management document deliverables for clarity and completeness
• Understanding of communications products and services, Government contracting and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and contract terms and conditions required
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, Project and PowerPoint) required
• Good communication, organizational, and problem solving skills
• Good analytical and inductive reasoning skills (ability to develop solutions and recommendations)
• Work in a team environment
• Some travel may be required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in project management, technical management, business management, communications, engineering, or related discipline
• Minimum two years of experience; or minimum five years of professional work experience
• General experience includes: customer service, project management, network service, and provisioning
• US Citizenship required
• Candidate must have hold a clearance with the US Government, at the Top Secret/SCI level, with an active Full Scope Polygraph.