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Government Project Management Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

PMO Analyst

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$136K - $137K/yr

PMO Analyst Location: Des Moines, IA Work Arrangement: Onsite Employment Type: Contract Job ... Candidates with experience supporting State Government or Health & Human Services (HHS) programs ...

PMO Analyst

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$136K - $137K/yr

Experience supporting state government or Health & Human Services projects. * Experience working ... Arthur Lawrence is a management and technology consulting firm providing enterprise-wide business ...

... O Director. The PM will work with multiple business and platform areas including Information Technology and potentially including upper level state government committees. The Project Manager will ...

... facilities management solutions designed to help government and commercial clients reduce ... The Project Manager will manage the overall coordination of services and performance at CMI ...

... facilities management solutions designed to help government and commercial clients reduce ... The Project Manager will manage the overall coordination of services and performance at CMI ...

... management in a private, public, government or military environment. -OR- * Bachelor's degree or higher in an Engineering or Science discipline (completed and verified prior to start) from an ...

Capital Project Engineer

Knoxville, IA · On-site

$124K - $151K/yr

... management in a private, public, government or military environment. -OR- * Bachelor's degree or higher in an Engineering or Science discipline (completed and verified prior to start) from an ...

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Government Project Management information

What does a government project management do in government?

A government project manager oversees the planning, execution, and completion of public projects, ensuring they meet deadlines, budgets, and regulatory requirements. They coordinate between stakeholders, manage resources, and use project management tools like MS Project or Primavera to track progress. Strong organizational, communication, and compliance skills are essential in this role.

What is the easiest government project management job to get?

Entry-level government project management roles, such as project coordinator or assistant project manager, are generally easier to obtain and often require basic knowledge of project management principles and relevant certifications like CAPM. These positions typically have lower experience requirements and serve as stepping stones to more advanced roles.

What are popular job titles related to Government Project Management jobs in Iowa?

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Infographic showing various Government Project Management job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution.

PMO Analyst

Apexon

Des Moines, IA • On-site

$136K - $137K/yr

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Job description

PMO Analyst
Location: Des Moines, IA
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced PMO Analyst to support a large-scale technology program involving multiple projects, teams, and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have strong project coordination, reporting, scheduling, and RAID management experience, along with a solid understanding of SDLC and Hybrid-Agile methodologies.
Candidates with experience supporting State Government or Health & Human Services (HHS) programs are highly preferred. The candidate must be local to the Des Moines, IA area or willing to relocate and be available to work onsite at the client office when required.
Key Responsibilities
  • Support the PMO Manager with project governance, processes, quality standards, and administrative activities.
  • Coordinate project onboarding, staffing, resource management, and team-related activities.
  • Assist with project planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and timeline management using Microsoft Project.
  • Manage and maintain RAID logs, including Risks, Actions, Issues, and Decisions, and track mitigation activities.
  • Monitor project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and action items across multiple project teams.
  • Review project deliverables and work products for completeness, quality, and compliance with established standards.
  • Generate project status reports, presentations, meeting minutes, dashboards, and other PMO documentation.
  • Coordinate meetings, track action items, and follow up with project leads and stakeholders.
  • Support project teams in identifying risks, issues, dependencies, and potential concerns.
  • Conduct research and provide information to support project planning and decision-making.
  • Maintain accurate project documentation, schedules, reports, and tracking tools.
  • Provide administrative and coordination support in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.
  • Collaborate with project managers, team leads, business stakeholders, and PMO leadership to ensure smooth project execution.
Required Qualifications
  • 3+ years of relevant PMO, project coordination, or project administration experience supporting large organizations or complex technology programs.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related field.
  • Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Hybrid-Agile methodologies.
  • Advanced experience with Microsoft Project for project scheduling and planning.
  • Strong experience managing RAID logs and project risks, issues, actions, and decisions.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio.
  • Strong organizational, prioritization, planning, and multitasking skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
  • Strong customer service and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work onsite at the client location in Des Moines, IA, when requested.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting State Government or Health & Human Services (HHS) programs.
  • Experience with large-scale technology implementations involving multiple project teams.
  • Experience with Azure DevOps (ADO) or other project tracking tools.
  • Experience with PMO governance, quality assurance, and project reporting.
  • Familiarity with Agile project management tools and methodologies.
Key Skills
PMO | Project Coordination | Microsoft Project | RAID Management | SDLC | Hybrid Agile | Risk & Issue Management | Project Scheduling | Microsoft Office | Azure DevOps | Reporting | Stakeholder Management | Documentation | Quality Assurance