Senior Technical Program Manager

Job Description

ECS is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to work in our Fairfax, VA office in a hybrid onsite/remote capacity with regular travel to Falls Church, VA, and Suffolk, VA.

ECS is a rapidly growing company that considers our employees to be our most important asset. People truly are number one at ECS. We are situated in Merrifield, VA - well positioned for most commutes in the Northern Virginia area. Our newly renovated office spaces are first class and provide an inspirational environment. We offer opportunities for telework and have one of the most interesting, advanced IT businesses in the DC area. ECS has extraordinary customers who are key action leaders in the AI/ML field. We offer highly competitive compensation and benefits to the right person for this key position.

This position is a demanding, high-energy role that requires hands-on oversight, execution, and management of a highly visible program that supports innovative solutions to network, hardware, and software challenges. The successful candidate must be able to provide coaching, guidance, and mentoring to a team responsible for managing and maintaining multiple network enclaves to support the DoD community.

The ideal candidate has a broad and varied technical background; experience with DoD environments and components/organizations; and the ability to interface with constituents from end-users to executive management. This candidate can take full ownership and accountability for tasks and deadlines; work with limited/no supervision; commit to high quality results and deliverables; and assist in the identification and implementation of common-sense, technical solutions. This candidate is also highly adaptable, detail-oriented, and has well-developed written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.

This position is responsible for supporting matrixed technical project teams, activities, and stakeholders as follows:

• Directly support a dynamic program that includes network, systems, and security engineers; development teams; and technical leadership.
• Lead phased program initiation, planning, execution, and monitoring activities.
• Plan, organize, and direct the completion of medium to large projects on time, on budget, and within scope.
• Coordinate and facilitate project meetings with end-users through high-level government stakeholders to corporate executive management.
• Oversee the development of required program documentation (e.g., charters, CONOPS, ROMs, requirements, design documents, implementation plans, test plans, schedules, etc.).
• Assign program tasks, track timely task completion, and communicate / mitigate task delays.
• Identify and assist in the development and finalization of required program deliverables.
• Oversee program-related contract actions and financial tasks.
• Communicate status and escalate issues to leadership as appropriate.
• Assist with / co-manage correlated transition planning efforts.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Required Skills

• U.S. Citizen.
• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) discipline or Business / Management degree preferred.
• Active Secret security clearance required to interview with the ability to obtain a Top Secret with SCI security clearance.
• Current DOD 8140 Information Assurance Technology (IAT) Level II certification (Security+).
• 10+ years of experience in Information Technology with increasing project and program management and leadership responsibilities, including planning, scheduling, task prioritization, and execution.
• Demonstrated ability to apply an understanding of engineering and systems administration/operations to proactively identify and remediate day-to-day technical and operational challenges.
• Ability to travel to CONUS / OCONUS locations and installations.
• Energetic and conscientious self-starter with strong ability to work independently, multi-task, and effectively manage time.
• Proactive, organized, and exceptionally detail oriented.
• Exceptional planning, problem-solving, data collection, and analytical skills.
• A critical thinker with the ability to tackle discrete objectives while keeping focus on the bigger picture / broader strategy.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and O365, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Experience with Change Control Board processes.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to secure an Authority to Operate (ATO).
• Implement NIST 800-53 controls and ensure compliance with DISA STIGs.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with firm deadlines and critical, quick turnaround and ad-hoc tasks.
• Flexible; comfortable with ambiguity, competing priorities, matrixed organizations, and multiple stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, with a proven ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and identify the most appropriate solution.
• Highly developed interpersonal and oral/written communication skills, with the ability to effectively and professionally interact with a diverse set of stakeholders from peers to end-users to executive management.

Desired Skills

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret with SCI security clearance.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification.
• Current DOD 8140 Information Assurance Technology (IAT) Level III certification (CASP+ CE, CCNP, CISSP, etc.).
• Prior ScrumMaster experience and/or hands-on knowledge of Agile Methodology.
• Prior Department of Defense and SUNet experience.
• Hands-on experience and/or pertinent knowledge of Jira and Atlassian.
• Fundamental knowledge of computer networking, information assurance, and network security.
• Broad understanding of systems and network engineering tools, techniques, and best practices.
• Professional attitude and superb client-facing skills.
• Current team leadership.
• Current program strategy development skills.
• A track record of self-improvement and continuous learning.
• Ability to make decisions in matters of significance.
• Local resource; ability and willingness to work in the corporate office 2 days per week.

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ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3300+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.