Description

The DarkStar Group is seeking an IT Program Manager with a TS/SCI Poly clearance (applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects in Herndon, VA. Below is an overview of the project, as well as information on our company, our benefits, and our $25,000 referral program.

THE PROGRAM
The DarkStar Group is a member of 100% of the winning teams for the largest technology program in the Intel Community. We've been supporting this customer on many different sub-projects of this program since our founding in 2013. We've grown on this effort by providing the customer with Engineers who have done exceptional work, and we've retained our staff by paying very strong salaries, and working hard to ensure each Engineer is doing work that aligns with their career interest.

THE PROJECT
The Sponsor accelerates mission delivery and connects mission partners with the power of commercially-driven cloud computing. The Sponsor brings multi-cloud solutions to mission environments, supports cloud services providers (CSPs), and offers cloud services across multiple networks.

THE ROLE

• The Contractor shall have knowledge of technical scouting.
• The Contractor shall be familiar with strategic technical road mapping.
• With Sponsor oversight, the Contractor shall facilitate technology engagement with key Sponsor executive leaders and other government officials. The focus of these efforts is to promote the adoption of cloud platforms and related professional services.
• Under Sponsor guidance, the Contractor shall schedule meetings (at least two per month) with key decision makers and other mutually agreed on offices, departments, and entities.
• The Contractor shall detail through written reports the latest trends and advancements of technology with a particular emphasis on SaaS/IaaS/PaaS offerings as well as cloud products and services in general to provide to the Sponsor.
• The Contractor shall attend bi-monthly strategy calls to monitor the status of activities and address new opportunities.
• The Contractor shall provide the Sponsor, monthly reports summarizing activities performed.
• The Contractor shall advise the Sponsor and its product teams on best practices for rolling out tools and concepts.
• The Contractor shall assist in assessing, documenting, and tracking new program requirements and follow-on technical exchange meetings (TEMs).
• The Contractor shall facilitate and participate in meetings and information sessions; coordinate project schedules; create or distribute minutes and action items; trace action items for successful completion.
• The Contractor shall support event coordination related to technical exchanges/cloud technology.

Required Skills

• Demonstrated experience developing IT project plans.
• Demonstrated experience developing realistic project schedules.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing Agile development methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating, supporting, and participating in program meetings or reviews.
• Demonstrated experience working in a team environment with critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated experience with business and management principles for strategic planning, resource allocation, and coordination of people and resources.
• Demonstrated experience monitoring project cost, schedule, and performance.
• Demonstrated experience identifying complex problems, reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options, and implement solutions.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating technical needs and tech scouting in a multi-cloud environment.
• Demonstrated experience in the development of management plans and reports as well as providing written and verbal out briefs.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating meetings.

Desired Skills (Optional)

• Demonstrated experience working in the Sponsor’s domain.
• Demonstrated experience working with cloud computing (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience working in or with the Department of Defense.
• Demonstrated experience assessing, documenting, and tracking new program requirements.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical exchange meetings (TEMs).
• Demonstrated experience with strategic technical road mapping.
• Demonstrated experience with coordinating technical exchange events
• Bachelor’s degree in related field of Business or Systems Engineering.
• Certification(s): PMP or similar

About The DarkStar Group

Our Company

The DarkStar Group is a small business that solves BIG problems. We're one of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the US, and our engineers and scientists support the most critical national security missions in Virginia, Maryland, and elsewhere. Data Science, Software Engineering, Cloud/AWS Infrastructure, and Cyber/CNO are our core areas of expertise. We offer interesting and important work, job security, some of the best and most flexible benefits you'll find in the IC, and salaries so strong that they'll likely surprise you. 

Our Benefits

The DarkStar Group offers exceptional compensation and benefits:

• very strong salaries;
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and all dependents;
• the ability to get increased salary if you don't need medical/dental/vision;
• 100% company-paid disability and life insurance benefits;
• a generously-funded HSA;
• an 8% 401(k) contribution; 
• 31 days of PTO/holidays to start (more with tenure);
• the ability to flex time across pay periods without using your PTO;
• a generous training budget;
• $25,000 employee referral bonuses;
• business development / growth incentives; and
• top notch company swag.

** We have a huge growth opportunity, so we are offering up to a $25,000 reward for anyone new you refer whom we hire. **
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.