IT Project Manager

Responsibilities for this Position

Location: USA DC Washington - 3801 Nebraska Ave (DCC057)

Full Part/Time: Full time

Job Req: RQ167560

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Project/Task Management

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Agile Methodology, Application Development, Collaboration Tools, JIRA Tool, Scrum Master

Certifications:

Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute

Experience:

6 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

IT Project Manager

Description

GDIT is seeking a candidate to support our federal client's ability to build modern applications leveraging the agile methodology framework to achieve success. In this role, the IT Project Manager (IT PM) will support all phases of analytic work product development, from the identification of key business questions to the development of functional requirements. The IT PM will leverage the Human-Centered Design approach and engage with anticipated end-users, to understand the analysts' current business processes and pain points. The IT PM will document how the custom analytic application will address the analysts' pain points and deliver value to the analysts by creating artifacts such as process flows that are defined for the team. The IT PM will help the government prioritize requirements and develop a consensus about the functionality that will be delivered in the Minimal Viable Product (MVP). The IT PM will assist the technical development team, by helping the Business/Requirements Analyst develop Jira tickets and will support functional testing of the application and delivery to the end users. The IT PM will lead the Project Team through sprint ceremonies and ensuring the project provides working software towards the Client's goals and objectives, essentially applying techniques toward schedule and performance aspects of project management.

Duties

• Leads team on large projects or significant segment of large complex projects.

• Analyzes new and complex project related problems and creates innovative solutions involving scheduling, technology, methodology, tools, and solution components.

• Prepares long and short-range plans for application selection, systems development, systems maintenance, and production activities and for necessary support resources.

• Oversees all aspects of projects.

• Collect requirements from the client writing them in the form of user stories and inputting them into the Jira Boards for the developers to work

• Direct and coordinate activities related to the design, development, and implementation of web-based software application within constraints and while ensuring end user business needs are met

• Participate meaningfully in technical and non-technical conversations with partners (internal and external to I&A) and be able to contribute and track details throughout those discussions. This includes leading technical exchanges (which can include external or interagency counterparts), coordinating feedback, and driving multiple agencies to consensus.

• Manage a small software development team of various skill levels to assess individual strengths and weaknesses to appropriately flex efforts towards tasks prioritized by the individual filling this position

• Identify and remove (with assistance from federal clients as needed) any obstacles/roadblocks to development to include assigning non-development tasks to supporting personnel

• Track and document development and architecture using the JIRA and Confluence as management tools.

• Serve as a liaison as needed to non-technical and technical organizations to communicate development progress, plan system integration testing and execution, investigate and troubleshoot unexpected behavior and anomalies, and identify potential risks to systems operations communicated using different nomenclature and conventions

Qualifications

• MUST POSSESS ACTIVE TOP SECRET CLEARANCE WITH SCI ELIGIBILITY

• 6-8 years experience leading application development teams using agile methodology

• Experience with Agile development methodology and serving as a scrum master

• Experience with Collaboration tools, such as, Jira and Confluence

• Experience leading / managing software application development projects from inception to implementation

• Experience writing requirements in the form of user stories

• US Citizens Only

Preferred Qualifications and Certifications

• Direct Experience with DHS and Intelligence Community (IC) component's data architectures and environments

• PMP Certification

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match

• Comprehensive health and wellness packages

• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA DC Washington

Additional Work Locations:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation's most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.