Associate Technical Project Manager Jobs in Ellicott City, MD

Koniag Emerging Technologies, LLC a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Technical Project Manager with a Top-Secret security clearance to support KET and our government customer in Adelphi, MD. 

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 Emerging Technologies (KET) is seeking a Technical Project Manager to join our team supporting an Army customer. This role will focus on Program Management for Army projects, providing comprehensive project management expertise for complex initiatives. The successful candidate will serve as a single point of contact for assigned projects, managing them from original concept through final implementation. This position requires an active Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility and offers an opportunity to work on critical defense programs. This is a full-time position with excellent benefits and growth opportunities within our organization.

The Technical Project Manager will be responsible for managing large projects or significant segments of large complex projects for the customer.

Principal responsibilities include:

• Serve as a single point of contact for assigned projects, supporting them from original concept through final implementation
• Analyze new and complex project-related problems and create innovative alternative solutions involving finance, scheduling, technology, methodology, tools, and solution components
• Interface with all areas affected by projects including end users, stakeholders, and project sponsors
• Review requirements to define project scope and objectives
• Develop detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports
• Plan and facilitate project meetings, ensuring effective project tracking and analysis
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and review project deliverables
• Support integration of vendor tasks and tracking and reviewing of vendor deliverables
• Acquire necessary computer network accesses compatible with unique Government Systems and software
• Manage access to DISA Direct Order Entry ("DDOE") and Telecom Inventor Billing Information (TIBI), Mission Planning Software, Transportation, Fuels and Logistics handling
• Prepare and submit monthly DISA Direct Order Reports, including details on equipment orders, repair services, and SIM card activations
• Track and report on accomplishments, objectives, funding expenditures, Unliquidated Obligations (ULOs), and overall progress
• Ensure all team members adhere to required non-disclosure agreements and avoid conflicts of interest

Education and Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Project Management, or related technical field
• 5+ years of experience in technical project management, preferably in defense or government environments
• Experience managing complex technical projects from concept through implementation
• Demonstrated experience with vendor management and integration
• Experience with government ordering systems and processes
• Strong background in financial tracking and reporting for government projects

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Proven ability to manage large projects or significant segments of large complex projects
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate complex project-related problems and develop innovative solutions
• Experience with project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Proficiency in developing detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, and status reports
• Excellence in stakeholder management and cross-functional team coordination
• Ability to interface effectively with end users, stakeholders, and project sponsors
• Experience with quality assurance processes and deliverable reviews
• Knowledge of vendor management and integration processes
• Familiarity with government systems including DISA Direct Order Entry and related platforms
• Strong reporting capabilities for financial and operational metrics
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to non-disclosure requirements
• Understanding of conflict of interest principles in government contracting

Clearance Requirement:

• Active Top Secret clearance

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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