Project Manager - Data & Business Intelligence (Secret)

Praescient Analytics

$100K — $130K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, Business Administration, or Engineering.
  • 10+ years managing IT, data, or BI programs.
  • Experience in data integration, architecture, or BI implementation.
  • Familiarity with federal program environments, preferably military or DoD-related.
  • Proven project management skills with distributed stakeholders.
  • Strong Microsoft technology skills including Power BI.
  • Secret security clearance and U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead data and BI consulting engagement, ensuring on-time delivery.
  • Act as primary liaison with government stakeholders for updates and resolutions.
  • Develop and manage comprehensive project plans with milestones and dependencies.
  • Conduct interviews and workshops to define BI requirements and KPIs.
  • Oversee enterprise data assessment and integration activities.
  • Direct the design of a common data framework for system accessibility.
  • Ensure BI dashboards are user-friendly and maintainable.
  • Develop training materials and conduct knowledge transfer sessions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive company-paid healthcare including premiums and deductibles.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Performance and travel incentives related to job success.
  • 3 weeks of paid time off plus Federal Holidays.
  • Annual training allowance of $5,000 for professional development.
  • $500 allowance for books and learning materials.
  • Tuition reimbursement program for further education.
Full Job Description
Location: Fairfax, VA (may be remote with occasional travel)
Clearance: Secret
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a federal data transformation and business intelligence (BI) initiative supporting a globally distributed organization. This role will oversee the development of an enterprise data framework and BI capability that enables real-time, data-driven decision-making across multiple operational environments.

The Project Manager will serve as the primary interface with government stakeholders and will be responsible for delivering a multi-phase effort that includes data assessment, BI platform design, dashboard development, and training and knowledge transfer. This role is critical to ensuring successful execution of a 12-month engagement focused on establishing a common data structure and implementing a sustainable BI capability. U.S. Citizenship is required.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead end-to-end execution of a data and BI consulting engagement, ensuring delivery on schedule, within scope, and aligned to customer objectives.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for government stakeholders, providing regular status updates, risk management, and issue resolution.
  • Develop and manage an integrated project plan, including milestones, dependencies, and resource allocation.
  • Facilitate stakeholder interviews, workshops, and working sessions to define business intelligence requirements, KPIs, and reporting needs.
  • Oversee enterprise data assessment activities, including identification, cataloging, and evaluation of disparate data sources.
  • Direct development of a common data framework to enable integration and accessibility across systems.
  • Oversee design and delivery of BI dashboards using Microsoft technologies, including Power BI.
  • Ensure solutions are scalable, user-friendly, and maintainable by non-technical users.
  • Manage risks related to data quality, stakeholder alignment, and technical implementation.
  • Oversee development and delivery of training materials, documentation, and user training sessions.
  • Ensure effective knowledge transfer to enable long-term sustainment by the client.


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in one of the following or a closely related field:
    • Information Systems
    • Computer Science
    • Data Science or Analytics
    • Business Administration
    • Engineering
  • Minimum 10 years of experience managing IT, data, or business intelligence programs.
  • Demonstrated experience leading data integration, data architecture, or BI implementation efforts.
  • Prior experience designing or implementing business intelligence architecture in support of a U.S. military, Department of Defense, or similarly complex federal program environment.
  • Experience managing projects with multiple stakeholders across distributed organizations.
  • Experience delivering projects that include data assessment, transformation, and dashboard development.
  • Strong experience with Microsoft technologies, including Power BI, Excel, and SharePoint.
  • Proven ability to manage full project lifecycle, including planning, execution, risk management, and delivery.
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Must hold a minimum of a Secret security clearance.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in one of the following disciplines:
    • Data Science
    • Data Analytics
    • Business Analytics
    • Information Systems
    • Computer Science
    • Software Engineering
    • Business Administration (MBA)
    • Engineering Management
    • Public Administration (MPA)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
  • Experience supporting the U.S. military
  • Experience implementing enterprise data governance frameworks and data architectures
  • Familiarity with Oracle Financial systems, enterprise asset management systems, or facilities management platforms
  • Knowledge of data security and compliance frameworks, including NIST, FISMA, and Privacy Act requirements

What you can expect from us:
  • Real opportunity for career growth in an environment where your achievements will be celebrated
  • Constant collaboration with numerous teams to ensure client success
  • A team that respects and embraces your ideas and expertise
  • Coworkers that are motivated by pursuing excellence, rather than the prospect of personal gain
  • A workplace dedicated to supporting and bettering public safety and government agencies

Benefits:
  • Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
  • Comprehensive, Company paid healthcare for you (We pay your premiums and deductibles)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Travel & performance incentives
  • 3 weeks paid time off (plus Federal Holidays)
  • $5K annual training allowance
  • $500 book allowance
  • Tuition reimbursement program

Interested Candidates: Please forward your resume to and please visit our website to apply online at www.praescientanalytics.applicantstack.com/x/openings.

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