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Senior Information Technology Project Manager

OCT Consulting is a business management and technology consulting firm that provides support to Federal Government clients. We provide consulting services in the areas of Strategy, Process Improvement, Change Management, Program and Project Management, Acquisition/Procurement, and Information Technology.

Responsibilities and Duties

OCT currently has an opening for a Senior Information Technology Project Manager to work with our federal client. On this project, you will provide subject matter expertise to execute NIST, FISMA, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), FedRAMP, Treasury, and Internal Revenue Manual (IRM) technical Security Controls Assessments and Risk Analyses on information systems to identify risks and vulnerabilities.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Day to day responsibilities include:

Provide program and project management of highly complex IT initiatives

Execute the hands-on manual technical NIST SP 800-53 security control assessments including any overlays (e.g. high value asset, artificial intelligence, critical software, FedRAMP, etc.)

Assess the impacts of new laws, regulations, policies, and guidance on client Security Assessment requirement initiatives and advise on recommended process changes. Additionally review current client policies, guidance, manuals, and supporting tools to recommend updates and improvements, and assist with the implementation of any new guidelines

Recommend process improvements and automated approaches to support testing methodologies, establishing streamlined/agile approaches for Security Controls Assessments

Maintain key assessment package templates to ensure compliance with current/emerging federal guidance and lessons learned

Execute security controls assessments and provide training to ensure Government staff understand and can perform security control assessments

Provide subject matter expertise to incorporate threat modeling &hunting into the security control assessment process, improving the Government's ability to proactively identify and mitigate risks

Identify, develop, and implement automation solutions that enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of program operations. Evaluate current business processes, workflows, and system interactions to determine opportunities where automation-such as robotic process automation (RPA), workflow orchestration, data transformation tools, or other intelligent automation technologies-can reduce manual workload, eliminate redundancies, and improve mission outcomes

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Master's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field

Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification (or equivalent) required

ITIL, Agile (Scrum Master/SAFe), or DAWIA Level III PM certifications are highly desirable

10 years or more of progressively responsible experience in information technology project management, systems analysis, and systems integration in large scale or mission-critical environments

At least 5 years in a lead or supervisory capacity, managing multidisciplinary teams and overseeing the full lifecycle of complex IT initiatives

Excellent presentation and verbal communication skills

Ability to create accurate written work products by following Job Aids and document templates

Ability to work under pressure and tight timelines for multiple projects with positive attitude and flexibility

Knowledge of FISMA, NIST Special Publications, OMB, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and ISCM Plan development. 

IT security knowledge with desired Professional Certifications from the International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2, the International Society for Automation (ISA), the Project Management Institute (PMI), CompTIA, or the SANS

Institute 

Knowledge and experience with technology risk assessments covering Webservices, network appliances and software 

Knowledge and experience of the IRS Enterprise Lifecycle and OneSDLC 

Knowledge of System Interconnections to include virtual private network (VPN) and other encryption technologies

Knowledge and experience with cloud systems, CSPs, and FedRAMP requirements

Project management experience, experience in monitoring and overseeing multiple tasks concurrently

Knowledge/experience with Qmulos Q-Compliance, SharePoint, scanning tools, ServiceNow GRC, SPLUNK is preferred

Ability to pass a federal government background investigation; the investigation will involve a credit, fingerprint, and law enforcement agency check

Selective Service Registration (Applicable to males born after December 31, 1959)
The Vendor Point of Contact (POC) is responsible for ensuring the appropriate Selective Service documentation is provided to the IRS, as applicable:

• Registered applicants: Official proof of registration must be obtained and saved from the Selective Service verification site: https://www.sss.gov/verify/proof/.
  
• Non-registered applicants:
  
• Foreign-born individuals: Vendors must provide an official letter from the Selective Service indicating either that the individual was not required to register or that registration was required but is no longer possible.
  
• U.S. citizens or foreign-born individuals who were required to register but did not: Vendors must submit a written explanation demonstrating that the failure to register was neither knowing nor willful.
  

Federal Tax Compliance Requirement:

All candidates must be current with their federal tax obligations and must remain compliant throughout the duration of their work on IRS contracts.

• The IRS will verify tax compliance directly; no documentation is required from the Vendor POC.
  
• Vendors are responsible for informing all applicants of this requirement prior to placement.

Benefits

OCT offers competitive compensation packages and a full suite of benefits which includes:

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry leading provider with 3% employer contributions of the employee's gross salary

Paid Time Off and Standard Government Holidays

Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term disability benefits

Training Benefits

Salary Range:  $120,000 to $140,000 yearly commensurate with experience, education, etc.

About OCT Consulting

OCT Consulting LLC is a Small Business (SB) providing professional services and information technology solutions to the Federal government and commercial clients. Founded in 2013, we bring the agility of operations and a management team with a track record of leading successful engagements at major Federal government agencies.
At OCT, we believe in creating a work environment where employees can thrive based on their abilities, skills, and achievements. We are dedicated to providing career growth and professional development based on individual merit and fostering a workplace where everyone's contributions are valued and recognized.