Assistant Technical Project Manager Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

Koniag Information Security Services, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Technical Project Manager to support KSS and our government customer. This position is in DC. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity.   

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Koniag Information Security Services is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to oversee the complete lifecycle of Information Technology projects for our government customer. This role involves managing, coordinating, and establishing priorities for IT projects from planning through implementation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Agile methodologies, Identity and Access Management, AWS GovCloud systems, and ITIL practices. This position requires a Public Trust (Tier 4/6c) security clearance.

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:

The Technical Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing complex IT projects from inception to completion, ensuring they meet organizational objectives within established time frames and budget constraints. Principal responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Managing the complete lifecycle of Information Technology projects, including planning, design, programming, testing, and implementation
• Determining project needs and acquiring resources required for project success
• Designing comprehensive project plans that identify needs and define major tasks and milestones based on scope, resources, budget, and personnel
• Utilizing Agile methodologies to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and close projects
• Defining project scope and schedules, breaking large projects into manageable sequences to improve team efficiency
• Supervising Information Technology operations encompassing user systems, integration, deployment, and training activities across diverse operating environments
• Managing agile development teams and assessing how enhancements, defects, or other requests impact application architecture
• Presenting project status and technical materials to senior Government officials
• Collaborating with internal service delivery teams, client project teams, external service providers, and subcontractors
• Monitoring and controlling project execution to ensure successful, high-quality, and on-budget completion

Education and Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience supporting Information Technology as a Project Manager
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience with planning, management, and execution of large-scale and complex IT projects
• Experience supervising substantial Information Technology operations across diverse environments

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strong technical understanding of Information Technology, Identity and Access Management, and AWS GovCloud systems and services
• Project management proficiency with IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL Foundation) knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques
• Expert knowledge of recent technological advances in computer science and engineering
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to present material to senior Government officials
• Proven experience in executing, monitoring, and managing projects to successful, high-quality, and on-budget completion
• Experience with Agile methodologies and frameworks
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities
• Exceptional problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in project management tools and software
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Non-Sensitive / High Risk (Public Trust) security clearance (Tier 4/6c)

Desired Skills and Competencies:

• Master's degree in a relevant field
• Additional certifications such as Agile/Scrum Master, ITIL, or AWS certifications
• Experience working with government agencies and federal IT environments
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and practices
• Experience with identity management solutions
• Familiarity with cloud migration projects
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools
• Knowledge of federal IT compliance requirements
• Experience with enterprise system integration

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

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