Junior Project Manager

Arlington, VA

We are seeking a highly organized and motivated Junior Project Manager to support the successful delivery of strategic initiatives. This role will assist senior managers in managing the project lifecycle across key projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and delivering high-quality results on time and within budget. In addition to core project management duties, the role will apply Agile principles to foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment. The Junior Project Manager will act as a supporting champion for on-time delivery, helping teams track progress and adopt best practices.

• Project Management & Execution Support:
• Assist in tracking and coordinating multiple IT initiatives supporting DARPA research efforts, including engineering projects, cybersecurity initiatives, infrastructure modernization, and enterprise technology deployments. 
• Develop a strong working knowledge of ITD services, enterprise technologies, infrastructure capabilities, software lifecycle processes, and cybersecurity requirements.
• Participate in planning sessions to include helping to coordinate project delivery plan and inputting relevant data into the Project Management Tool.
• Support the development and maintenance of project plans, risk registries, and budgets, utilizing Agile principles where appropriate.
• Assist in maintaining Jira as the project management tool, ensuring data accuracy and consistency for all project activities.
• Help create and maintain detailed project roadmaps in Jira to include sequencing, milestone delivery, and tracking resource allocation.
• Identify potential project risks and report them to senior project managers to proactively communicate challenges to stakeholders.
• Contribute to the Weekly Activity Report (WAR) Submission every week. Help track project progress against defined metrics and provide regular status updates to stakeholders, including senior management.
• Help track and define resource capacity for each quarter and assist in effectively coordinating project resources.
• Support and facilitate, where appropriate, communication and collaboration among project teams and stakeholders.
• Review project deliverables against acceptance criteria and quality standards, assisting in their preparation for Section Chief approval.
• Stakeholder Management:
• Working alongside senior managers to understand business needs and priorities.
• Assist in communicating project status, risks, and opportunities effectively to stakeholders.
• Help facilitate alignment between teams and stakeholders, ensuring everyone is working towards common goals.
• Process Improvement:
• Contribute to process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across projects.
• Stay up-to-date on industry best practices and emerging trends in project management and Agile.
• Team Enablement:
• Participate in a collaborative and transparent team environment, practicing open communication.
• Help the team identify and address impediments and bring them to the attention of senior managers to foster a problem-solving culture.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management and Agile practices within the organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
• 1+ years of experience supporting large federal, DoD programs, or general IT project coordination
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), PMP, Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) are preferred.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Successfully pass background and drug screening.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Familiarity with or experience with Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, etc.) and principles.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well within a team and build relationships with stakeholders.
• Eagerness to learn problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in the Jira project management tool.

How you’ll grow 

At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn. 

We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers. 

Benefits 

At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits. 

Learn more about what working at Chenega MIOS can mean for you.