project manager Remote
Job description
Program / Project Manager - Data Analysis
About our customer Corporation
Established in 1985, is a VA verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business based in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area providing management consulting services to the Federal Government. With decades of experience, offering multi-disciplinary support delivering creative business solutions and multi-disciplinary technical support, applying state-of-the art statistical and economic methods, placing the power of underlying research for data-driven decision making into the hands of our clients.
Salary range is based on experience and technical interview.
Experience with Dept. of Veteran Affairs
In terms of salary range:
- w/7 years: $88k - $96k ($92k midrange)
- w/10 years: $117k - 128k ($122k midrange)
- w/bonus potential average 10-20%, in addition to annual increases (not guaranteed, however have paid out over the past 2 years. We are committed to ensuring that when the company is successful, everyone will benefit).
Location: 100 % REMOTE
- We are open to remote for the right candidate, particularly if they have VA experience. If the candidate lives in the DC area, we are currently under a hybrid work model, minimum of 2 days a week in the office.
About the Position
Seeking a Project Manager (PM) with Federal consulting experience and familiarity with data-driven research and analytics projects. The ideal candidate will have experience working with Federal agencies as a contractor or employee supporting multiple projects and tasks at the program, initiative, and/or enterprise level. The PM will be responsible for leading and managing projects to conceptualize, design, and develop a wide range of solutions; identifying and mitigating risks; and managing cost, schedule, and performance. The PM will support the client by providing oversight and management support, to include all the necessary technical, business, and administrative planning; organizing; managing; coordinating; tracking (e.g., schedule, deliverables); performance management; and resource management required to perform all project activities successfully.
The position allows for a flexible work schedule that includes onsite and remote work depending on company and/or client needs. The work schedule and location are flexible if approved by the company but may require attending meetings in person.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead and support project management activities for research and analysis for Federal government initiatives.
- Oversee a project team of consultants and subcontractors comprised of economists, statisticians, policy analysts, and programmers.
- Maintain and manage relationships with project manager, program staff, contracting officer's representative, and senior level management within the client organization.
- Support strategic planning, budgeting, and staffing efforts in response to task requirements.
- Monitor progress and resolve any issues impacting successful delivery.
- Ensure compliance with all administrative and contractual requirements.
- Develop, manage, and maintain the project plan/work breakdown structure, tracking progress and adherence to all contractual requirements, ensuring that project milestones, deliverables, and timelines are completed in a timely manner.
- Oversee and track contract financials on an ongoing basis.
- Develop quality assurance standards and manage QA process for all work products and deliverables.
- Develop client briefing documents, reports, and presentations.
- Support project staff providing administrative support to on-board/off-board staff as required.
- Respond to requests to discuss and/or resolve technical problems with Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer Representative (COR)
Qualifications
- Minimum:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Federal Government Consulting experience
- Minimum of seven (7) years of combined consulting and project management experience
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Proven track record of establishing and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Project, Teams, and SharePoint
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
- Ability to carry out multiple tasks under tight deadlines while managing a diverse project team.
- Experience working across multiple dynamic organizations, driving stakeholders toward a common objective.
- Proven ability to identify and help resolve issues and risks and prevent escalation whenever possible.
- Attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to get up to speed quickly on complex issues.
- A capable self-starter with a drive to get all types of work done and high attention to detail.
- Ability to work well within a team environment.
- Effective verbal and written communications with the ability to serve as the project point of contact, leading calls, video meetings, and presentations.
- Preferred:
- Master's degree
- Demonstrated management and leadership skills.
- Veterans Administration ("VA") claims, program, and policy
- Knowledge of VA healthcare system and/or benefit programs and eligibility requirements
Requirements
- US Citizenship or permanent resident and the ability to obtain a public trust or pass a government security investigation for a clearance are required because of government contractual terms.
- Out-of-area travel is minimal.
Employee Benefits Eligibility
Eligibility for Full-time Employee Benefits include Health (HDHP options include HSA), Vision and Dental coverage, Life/AD&D, Short-term and Long-term Disability insurance, Flexible Spending Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Assistance Program, Employee Referral Bonus and 401(k) Savings Plan. Additionally, 7 paid federal holidays, accrued paid time off for vacation and sick leave, 3 personal days, flex time, telework, professional training and education benefits are also available.
EEO Policy: It is our policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.
