Project Manager

Our client has an opening for a Project Manager to support the National Security Sector in providing information technology upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning & Requirements Management:*
  • Conduct comprehensive stakeholder analysis and requirements gathering sessions to clarify network or systems service needs and issue targeted requests for information (RFI) when necessary.
  • Lead technical assessments across multiple disciplines, applying industry best practices to evaluate ​network or systems standard requirements and implementation feasibility.
  • Analyze Request for Change (RFC) requirements and provide strategic recommendations that align network service delivery with broader business objectives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership:*
  • Proactively drive coordination across multiple network projects, and systems teams to bring clarity to technical requirements and deliver integrated solutions within defined customer SLOs/SLAs.
  • Develop comprehensive cost-benefit analyses and schedule impact assessments based on established models, negotiating technical trade-offs to deliver optimal cost and schedule outcomes.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to interpret and execute projects in accordance with established standard workflows and organizational processes, supporting engineering review boards and ensuring compliance with operational procedures.
• Systems Engineering & Solution Development:*
  • Ensure end-to-end systems integration and systematic conversion of customer requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
  • Execute comprehensive technical analysis including functional analysis, timeline analysis, cost estimation, and requirements allocation to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation including both program- and user-level documentation following industry and contractual standards.
• Business Process Improvement:*
  • Identify and implement process optimization opportunities consistent with customer guidance and principles, cost savings, and system architecture objectives.
  • Conduct complex systems analysis and study requirements to drive operational excellence.
• Project Execution & Stakeholder Management:*
  • Collaborate directly with Task Leads, Project Managers, and clients to ensure deliverables meet scope, budget, and quality standards while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
  • Orchestrate internal resources towards seamless project execution and delivery of excellence.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project roadmaps, monitor KPIs, and track progress using agile project management methodologies and industry-standard tools.
  • Prepare executive-level status reports and proactively identify mitigation strategies to remove project roadblocks.
• Risk Management & Quality Assurance:*
  • Lead risk assessment and mitigation planning across multiple service areas to identify, assess, and resolve risks, issues, and opportunities (RIOs).
  • Provide specialized support in technical writing, document integration, and preparation of client-ready presentations and deliverables.
  • Manage data governance and reporting including collecting, analyzing, and publishing information and statistical data in various formats.
  • Maintain comprehensive project documentation including correspondence, records, reports, SOPs, and internal communications.

Requirements

• TS/SCI CI Poly Clearance
• 10 years of experience that can be a combination of work history and education. This equates to a Doctorate and 3 years, master’s and 4 years, bachelor’s and 6 years, associates and 8 years or HS diploma and 10 years. 
• Ability to operate effectively within cross-functional team environments while demonstrating a strong willingness to learn and share knowledge with colleagues in a professional office environment
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent stakeholder communication and presentation skills with demonstrated ability to influence at all organizational levels
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) with strong data analysis capabilities
• Ability to adhere to security clearance management protocols and reporting requirements, including compliance with government security procedures and maintenance of clearance eligibility standards throughout employment
• Technical expertise in Network IT infrastructure including network connectivity, switches, and routers
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification, or commitment to achieve within 6 months
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification highly preferred
• Demonstrated client relationship management and stakeholder engagement experience
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Visio and project management tools
• Hands-on experience with Atlassian Confluence and HelpNow/ServiceNow

About Us For more than 20 years, NewGen Technologies has solved our clients’ toughest IT challenges with integrity, security, and outstanding service by delivering both technology and talent. We have helped secure borders, have used artificial intelligence (AI) to fight terror, aided the identification of criminals, and have helped to prevent crime through the introduction of biometrics. Our team of Highly Cleared Specialists have hard-to-find skills and expertise in a wide spectrum of technologies to provide solutions that transform business processes and solve problems of national significance. #CJ