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Senior IT Project Manager

Govcio LLC

Alexandria, Virginia

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$145,000–$175,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Atlassian JIRA, Best Practices, Budget Management, Budgeting, Calendar Management, Certified ScrumMaster, Change Control, Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Cross-Functional, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Enterprise Architecture, Federal Compliance Regulations, Government, Homeland Security, IT Governance, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Security, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Metrics, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Windows Azure, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Process Improvement, Project Control, Project Lifecycle, Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Planning, Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Reporting Dashboards, Resource Management, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework (RMF), Secret Clearance, Security Compliance, ServiceNow, Strategic Planning, Technical Leadership, Technical Presentation, Technical Strategy, Time Management, Trend Analysis, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), United States Coast Guard (USCG), United States Department of Defense (DoD), Waterfall Model of Software Development
LOCATION
Alexandria, Virginia
POSTED
2 days ago
Overview:
GovCIO is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to lead enterprise-level IT and cybersecurity initiatives supporting the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). This role is primarily responsible for steering the planning, execution, and delivery of mission-critical IT infrastructure, directing cross-functional technical teams, and ensuring rigorous alignment with federal compliance and security baselines. This position will be located in Alexandria, VA, and will be a hybrid position.
Responsibilities:
As a Senior IT Project Manager, you will serve as the primary driver for planning and delivering mission-critical IT projects that enhance Coast Guard operations. You will ensure complex enterprise systems are executed on time, within scope, and budget, while maintaining strict compliance with federal standards and promoting collaboration among diverse stakeholders. Key responsibilities include:
  • Oversee comprehensive lifecycle planning, execution, and delivery of enterprise IT infrastructure projects and high-priority cybersecurity programs.
  • Develop and maintain master project plans, integrated schedules, budgets, and strategic resource allocations in strict accordance with USCG governance processes.
  • Coordinate large-scale cross-functional teams, external vendors, and multi-agency stakeholders to unify project vision and ensure successful delivery outcomes.
  • Identify, monitor, and mitigate project risks, manage critical technical issues, and implement rigorous change control mechanisms throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings, real-time status dashboards, and key performance metrics to Coast Guard leadership and federal stakeholders.
  • Promote continuous process improvement by evaluating performance trends and implementing project management best practices across Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery models.
  • Enforce strict alignment with federal security mandates, federal enterprise architectures, and Department of Defense (DoD) compliance baselines across all active project workstreams.
Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field with 12 years (or commensurate experience). 

 

Required Skills & Experience
  • Proven track record leading the delivery of large-scale, enterprise-level IT infrastructure projects, network modernization, or cybersecurity initiatives.
  • Mastery of project management frameworks (PMBOK, Agile, or Hybrid models) and executing strict IT governance workflows within a government landscape.
  • Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills with direct experience preparing, presenting, and defending technical strategic plans to executive leadership.
  • High proficiency using enterprise management tools (such as MS Project, ServiceNow, Jira, or equivalent PPM platforms) to track milestones, budgets, and velocity.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously within a fast-paced, mission-driven, and highly regulated environment.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required.

Clearance Required: Active Secret Clearance 

 

Preferred Skills & Experience
  • Direct experience supporting U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), or Department of Defense (DoD) programs.
  • Familiarity with federal IT governance frameworks, cloud migration paths (AWS/Azure GovCloud), and zero-trust cybersecurity architectures.
  • Active Agile certifications highly preferred (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), PMI-ACP, or SAFe Agilist).
  • Strong understanding of federal compliance metrics, including Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST guidelines, and DISA STIGs.
Posted Salary Range: USD $145,000.00 - USD $175,000.00 /Yr.

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