Bachelor's Degree in IT, Engineering, Business Management, Project Management, or related field, or equivalent experience
5+ years of direct project management experience in building construction or facilities maintenance
Strong MS Project skills or expertise with another scheduling tool
Management experience with government agencies
Responsibilities
Manage projects throughout the project lifecycle
Conduct detailed project planning and budgeting
Establish and champion formal project management tools and techniques
Act as a central point of contact between the business and development teams
Collaborate with government and contracting team leadership on project materials and vendors
Benefits
Opportunity to support the unique mission needs of the United States Marshals Service
Work with a recognized IT leader in the intelligence and law enforcement sectors
Engage in innovative project management practices
Collaborative team environment
Potential for professional growth within a government-focused organization
Full Job Description
Job Description
SAIC has an opening for an IT Project Manager billet in Arlington, VA. SAIC is recognized as an IT leader in the intelligence and law enforcement spaces. This exciting opportunity will be supporting the United States Marshals Services' unique mission needs. We are seeking an individual to join the team who is fully committed to the success of USMS programs and bringing the best innovation, implementation, and attitudes to bear to the position.
Description of Duties:
The IT Project Manager will utilize project management and technical skills to manage projects throughout the project lifecycle, work with clients to understand their business initiatives and priorities and help them solve complex business issues with the use of technology. Additionally, the candidate will:
Conduct detailed project planning and budgeting, requirements development, software selections, project status reporting to senior management, proactive recognition and resolution of issues across teams, and hands-on project guidance (both technical and other) to ensure completion of assigned projects on schedule and within budget.
Establish, utilize, and champion the use of formal project management tools and techniques across all assignments:
Project and process planning
Status reports and senior-level client interactions
Development and maintenance of accurate schedules
Creative and effective risk management
Management of issues and action items
Deliver projects on time, within budget, and scope with high quality
Act as a central point of contact between the business and development team(s)
Successfully manage project expectations and clarify roles and responsibilities when needed
Ensure a strong, team-oriented working relationship
Understand the client's business, their essential issues, their business processes, their applications, and the systems affected by each project
Attend customer meetings and may serve as primary representative
Collaborate with government and contracting team leadership to manage the selection, scope of work, procurement, quality and payment of project materials, vendors and subcontractors
Qualifications
Required Experience/Skills/Attributes:
Secret clearance or above
Bachelor's Degree in IT, Engineering, Business Management, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent work-related experience
Five (5) or more years of direct project management experience in the building construction or facilities maintenance industry
Strong MS Project skills; or expertise with another scheduling tool
Management experience with government agencies
About SAIC
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
