Project Manager

Responsibilities & Qualifications

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Assists management with overall project resources and requirements. 
• Develops and manages detailed work plans, schedules, changes to scope and milestone deadlines, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports. 
• Recommends and takes action on the analysis and solutions of problems. 
• Meets regularly with business and technology owners to define business and technical requirements and develop corresponding implementation plans. 
• Plans course of projects, including milestones, resources required, cross-functional dependencies, use of technology and tools and document in project plan, following established project management methodology. 
• Proactively manages project dependencies, risks, action items and blockers. Communicates and escalates as needed. 
• Assists the team to remove roadblocks and manages dependencies. 
• Manages team data, metrics and analyzes trends. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• DoD Secret clearance required with a Top-Secret clearance strongly preferred.  Must be able to obtain and possess a DoD Top Secret/SCI. 
• 5+ years' IT management experience 
• 3+ years' experience of relevant project/program management in fast-paced operations group
• Demonstrated experience overseeing all aspects of the contract, financial management, and its subordinate functional and integrated projects of a similar size, scope, and complexity cybersecurity program 
• Possess functional knowledge of ITIL concepts and principles 
• Possess functional knowledge of security and vulnerability management concepts and principles 
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant PM certifications preferred; Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification highly desired
• B.S. degree in a related field preferred.  Can be substituted with relevant work experience.
• ITIL Foundations Certification preferred
• CISSP certification highly desirable

Overview

We are seeking an Project Manager to join our team supporting Defense Threat Reduction Information Analysis Center (DTRIAC).

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) IT environment consists of multiple platforms, network, system, and facilities typically found in any civilian Federal Government agency. This includes, but is not limited to, different types of operating systems such as Windows, LINUX/UNIX, and hardware such as IBM-compatible PCs, Apple PCs, etc.  The network and systems are globally distributed, but primarily concentrated in the US.  The environment is a 24x7x365 supported system where security plays a key role.

The Project Manager will manage multiple concurrent DTRIAC projects and will manage teams comprised throughout a matrixed environment He or she will engage with business and technical stakeholders at varied levels to define the scope and schedule for business and technology initiatives throughout the division. He or she will align key objectives and provide advice as the Subject Matter Expert throughout the project execution. He or she report on project progress, milestones, risks and issues as needed to project owners.

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

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The safety and health of our employees is of the upmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any contractually mandated Federal COVID-19 requirements. More information can be found here.

Additional Job Information

COMPETENCIES

• Establish Focus
• Change Management
• Develop Others
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Interpersonal Awareness
• Build Relationships
• Analytical Thinking
• Conceptual Thinking
• Strategic Thinking
• Technical Expertise
• Initiative
• Foster Innovation
• Results Oriented
• Teamwork
• Customer Service

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: Albuquerque, NM
• Type of environment: Office
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: Less than 10%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

United States Citizen

Minimum Secret Clearance

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.