Project Manager – USDA APHIS IT Operations & Maintenance
Location: Remote / U.S.-Based
Employment Type: Part-Time Contract
Annual Hours: 960 hours per year
Expected Schedule: Approximately 18–20 hours per week
Pay Range: $78.00–$81.00 per hour
Project: USDA APHIS Veterinary Services Applications – Operations & Maintenance
Mandatory Requirements
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Current PMP certification is required.
The selected candidate must also successfully complete applicable USDA suitability/background, system-access, and PIV requirements. No Secret or Top Secret clearance has been identified for this position.
Position Overview
SMX Services & Consulting, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services application portfolio.
This is a part-time Key Personnel position, allocated approximately 960 hours annually, responsible for managing and coordinating IT operations, maintenance, application support, and related project activities.
The technical environment includes Java, .NET, web and mobile applications, REST/SOAP services, cloud technologies, DevOps, and both legacy and modern application architectures.
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Experience
Experience with enterprise application environments involving application O&M, Agile software development, .NET/C#, Java, Microsoft Azure, Azure DevOps, Git, Kubernetes, CI/CD, ServiceNow, cybersecurity/vulnerability remediation, system administration, and application performance management is desirable.
Previous USDA or other Federal Government IT experience is a plus.
Compensation & Schedule
Pay: $78.00–$81.00/hour
Annual Allocation: 960 hours
Average Schedule: Approximately 18–20 hours per week
Actual work schedules will be coordinated based on customer and contract requirements.
Additional Information
This position supports a Federal Government contract opportunity. Employment and assignment are subject to contract requirements, position availability, applicable customer approval, and successful completion of required background, suitability, PIV, and system-access processes.
SMX Services & Consulting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
| Location | Beltsville, MD (Remote) |
| Salary | $78–$81 Per Hour |
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