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All Native Group is seeking a System and Process Project Manager (SPPM) to support a federal database program in the missing and unidentified persons domain. This is a hybrid systems project management and quality assurance role: the SPPM owns the functionality, integration, and performance testing of the system, maintains the enhancement backlog, runs system audits, and serves as the central liaison between the government program office, internal teams, and software engineers. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable triaging a user-reported defect, evaluating a proposed enhancement, and translating program requirements into testable specifications. This position is for a proposal and any offer of employment will be contingent upon award.      

Essential Functions

• Oversee the functionality, integration, and performance testing of the database, ensuring it meets all programmatic and contractual requirements.
• Maintain a prioritized list of system enhancements and modifications, and develop recommendations for future improvements.
• Conduct system audits to verify adherence to applicable policies and procedures, and monitor overall system performance.
• Track system functionality, assess and triage user-reported issues, and drive them to resolution.
• Serve as the primary liaison between internal teams, software engineers, and external stakeholders, including the government program office.
• Document test plans, results, and system changes to support program reporting and continuous improvement.

Competencies

• Experience within a criminal justice, forensic, or public safety environment.
• Familiarity with systems handling sensitive or personally identifiable information (PII).
• Working knowledge of QA/test methodologies, defect-tracking tools, and Agile/backlog management practices.
• Relevant certifications (PMP, CSM, ITIL, or software testing certifications such as ISTQB).

Supervisory Responsibility 

None required for this position.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time.
• Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Expresses or exchanges ideas by means of the spoken word.  Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly.
• Frequently moves standard office equipment up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to work indoor conditions 90% of the time.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work 

This is full time position. Monday- Friday

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out of the area travel and overnight may be expected.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in database management, system administration, or IT project management.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in functional and performance testing of database systems.

Education

Master's degree in criminal justice, computer science, or a related field.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance and favorable background investigation/suitability determination.
• U.S. citizenship (typically required for federal Public Trust positions).

Security Clearance

Must possess or be able to obtain/maintain a TS/SCI security clearance

Drug Free Workplace

All Native Group is a Drug Free Workplace. It is our policy that all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment.  In addition, all employees are subject to random drug screens throughout the term of their employment with All Native Group.

AAP/EEO Statement

All Native Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. However, preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with applicable laws.

About Ho-Chunk, Inc. & All Native Group

Ho-Chunk, Inc. is an award-winning economic development corporation of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. Our mission is to provide long-term economic development for the Winnebago Tribe and job opportunities for Tribal members.

All Native Group is a network of small businesses that support the critical missions of various U.S. Government customers. Our capabilities include telecommunications, health, logistics, specialized training, professional services, and IT solutions. Since earning our first federal contract in 2004, we have continued to grow and diversify our services while maintaining a strong commitment to excellence. As a tribally owned organization, All Native Group operates multiple subsidiary businesses, providing clients with the advantages of working with a small business while leveraging the resources and expertise of a larger, established company. Our work is guided by our core NATIVE values:

• Native American Owned & Proud - Serving the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska.
• Accountable - To always do what's right.
• Team-Focused - For inclusive progress.
• Innovative - In creating solutions.
• Visionary - In our purpose and direction.
• Excellence - Through learning and performance.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.