IA Engineer

Position Title & Code: IA Engineer

Location: Washington DC 20024

Project End Date: 09/30/2026 (With Possible extension to next fiscal year)

Responsibilities

1.COTSIT Infrastructure Automation Solutions Implementation:

• Lead the implementation of Commercial off-the-Shelf (COTS)IT infrastructure automations solutions, ensuring they meet project requirements and deliver business value.
• Manage vendor coordination to ensure seamless integration and alignment with project goals.

2.System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Management:

• Build in gone-click, self-service infrastructure and data resource provisioning and decommissioning solutions and dashboards.
• Oversee all phases of the SDLC, including planning, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance, with a strong focus on automation and process optimization.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, resource allocations, and timelines, ensuring adherence to best practices and the Agile framework.

3.Project Leadership:

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of hybrid cloud projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and on-time completion.
• Utilize Agile methodologies to manage project scope, objectives, and deliverables, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure project success.

4.Stakeholder Management:

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to align project goals, manage expectations, and ensure clear, consistent communication of progress, risks, and issues.
• Lead regular updates, sprint planning, and retrospectives to keep stakeholders informed and ensure their involvement throughout the project lifecycle.

5.Communication and Documentation:

• Establish and implement effective communication plans, facilitating collaboration across global teams and ensuring stakeholders are well-informed.
• Document project activities, decisions, risks, and issues, ensuring accurate and timely updates are available for project teams and stakeholders.

6.Risk and Issue Management:

• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, employing proactive strategies to mitigate potential impacts.
• Resolve technical challenges by leveraging automation tools such as Microsoft Power Automate, reducing manual effort, and enhancing operational efficiency.

7.Technical Team Collaboration and Leadership:

• Lead a team, including engineering, quality assurance, and infrastructure, providing clear guidance and support to ensure successful project delivery.
• Foster a collaborative environment, to encourage innovation, efficiency, and effectiveness.

8. Compliance and Standards Adherence:

• Ensure all projects comply with established governance frameworks, including Capability Maturity Model (CMM) Level 3 standards, and adhere to industry best practices.
• Drive compliance efforts, including managing critical projects with regulatory bodies, to safeguard against potential business risks.

9. Process Optimization and Continuous Improvement:

• Implement process optimization strategies, such as enhancing workflows and automating processes, to drive operational efficiency and cost savings.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements, integrating relevant innovations into project practices to continuously improve project outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Managing the full system development lifecycle from inception through deployment and the support of maintenance activities experience (Ten (10) years).
• Project Manager leading large project initiatives experience (Eight (8) years).
• Agile /Hybrid methodology experience (Eight (8) years).
• Ability to work independently.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certification
• Education: A bachelor's degree in science, Technology or Mathematics or Equivalent experience and certifications such as Project Management
• Professional, certified Scrum Master, Professional Scrum Master in the field of Computer and IT Technology

Skill Assessment: (Please include the years of experience last used and brief description on skills below, information is to be submitted along with the resume)