Job Description ECS is seeking an experienced
Project Manager to work
remotely providing Project Management support for the work performed under this contract for
NIH NIAID Enabling and Advancing Technologies (NEAT) . All other tasks are intended to facilitate the implementation and operation of Enterprise Clinical Information Systems. This engagement provides a spectrum of management, technologies development, applications/software engineering, bioinformatics support, and professional development. The Project Manager will provide professional support services, technical leadership, and ensure the efficient and effective delivery of services and projects.
Please Note: This position is contingent upon [contract win]. The NIAID NEAT Software Project Manager will oversee all aspects of the project, leading a team on large projects or a significant segment of large and complex projects.
Key Responsibilities: - Analyze new and complex project-related problems and create innovative solutions that normally involve the schedule, technology, methodology, tools, solution components, and financial management of the project.
- Provide applications systems analysis and long and short-range plans for application selection, systems development, systems maintenance, and production activities for necessary support resources.
- Managing finances and burn rates for the team and augmenting staff as needed.
- Analyze complex, multi-task interrelated projects, assess risk and mitigate potential risk to project success.
- Prepare and present HHS Enterprise Performance Life Cycle (EPLC) stage gate deliverables and presentations to review boards.
- Ensure Agile teams follow web and mobile UI/UX industry best practices, standards and lessons learned.
- Foster a thriving and fast-paced work environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.
- Facilitate, manage, and maintain Agile artifacts, including user stories, backlogs, and sprint plans.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and Scrum Masters to ensure project alignment with business objectives.
- Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
- Conduct and/or participate in formal and informal reviews throughout the development life cycle.
- Support software application modernization efforts at NIAID including conducting proof-of-concept and pilot projects to evaluate applications and modernization approaches.
- Assist stakeholders in conducting market research on application software and tools.
Required Skills - Minimum 6 years of project management experience supporting Health IT software development initiatives.
- Experience configuring and implementing COTS clinical software applications and monitoring project progress.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security or related field.
- Active Public Trust or higher security clearance.
- Proven experience in transitioning organizations toward modernized business processes.
- Ability to identify and implement best practices.
- Experience facilitating requirements gathering meetings and other stakeholder project meetings.
- Experience developing project documentation including, but not limited to, timelines, requirements, test cases, and training materials.
- Competency in verbal communication, technical written communication, and analytical skills.
- Reside within the Washington DC Metro area.
- Travel within the Washington DC Metro Area, and CONUS as needed.
Desired Skills - Ability to lead, mentor, and guide engineering teams to ensure adherence to best practices.
- Relevant Certifications (e.g. PMP, Agile SAFe, DevOps, DevSecOps, CI/CD, CMMI, etc.)
- Familiar with HHS Enterprise Life Cycle (ELPC) methodology.
ECS Federal LLC 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.
Everforth ECS is the federal segment of
Everforth , a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.
Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.
We value:
- Attracting and developing top talent and high-performing teams
- Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven
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