Project Manager-III | W2 Candidates Only, will consider USC-GC-H1B Transfer | No C2C | For Current WI Residents Only

NOTE: APPLICANT MUST BE ON OUR W2 /1099AND CURRENT WI RESIDENT. NOT ACCEPTING SUB-VENDORS.

Role: Project Manager-III

Location: Remote - Madison, WI

Duration: 12 Months w/extensions

Interview:  MS Teams

NOTE:

WISCONSIN ONLY POSTING:

POSTING IS FOR WISCONSIN BASED CANDIDATES ONLY

**ALL WORK MUST BE DONE IN WISCONSIN**

NOTICE - Candidates that are submitted to this posting and do not meet the required qualifications, restrictions, or requirements will NOT be allowed to be resubmitted to future re-postings of the position.  False or inaccurate submissions will be reported.

Job Description:

This position is a project manager in the Family and Economic Support Technical Services (FESTS) section supporting child support systems. Project duties will include project management/ coordination, direction, guidance and consultation of multiple projects using waterfall, agile and hybrid agile methodologies.  Project duties will also include PMO support tasks such as managing action items and backlog, tracking risks and issues, preparing instructions, preparing meeting agendas and minutes, preparing and managing communication plans, assisting with process improvements, tracking resource allocation, preparing status reports, managing work plans, and serving as a liaison between business and technical partners.

Candidates must have experience with supporting application development for large complex systems (e.g. Health and Human Services, Insurance, Banking, etc.).  This position also requires knowledge of and experience with systems analysis and design techniques; estimates for analysis, design, programming, testing and implementation tasks; and methods used to develop, install, and maintain large complex information data systems.  This position requires knowledge of and experience with project management techniques and automated project management tools used to create detailed project plans and support Program Management Office functions including Microsoft Office Suites. Requires knowledge and understanding of standard project management industry practices such as the PMI''s framework. Understands business and technical objectives of a project and works with project team and sponsor and has experience documenting risks and developing mitigation plans. Identifies, tracks, and ensures resolution of issues and removal of barriers.  Preference will be given to qualified candidates with experience in Child Support business area and/or multi-year projects with state and federal reporting requirements.

Mandatory Qualifications:

Qualifications             Desired Experience

·       Experience with creation of detailed workplans using automated tools        10 years

·       Excellent oral and written communication skills           10 years

·       Experience in Technical Writing and Documentation  10 years

·       Application Development and Support project management– all phases of the systems development life cycle – supporting a large system (Health and Human Services, Insurance, Banking, etc.)       8 years

·       MS Product experience (Excel, Outlook, Project, Word)           10 years

·       Experience with system modernization projects           3 years

·       Experience completing Unit/Development Testing, Systems Testing, and Supporting User Acceptance Testing     5 years

·       Experience with SharePoint including administering access.               2 years

·       Experience working with a business customer to document requirements, analysis, and design deliverables            10 years

·       Experience with project management related to data conversion and data management.       3 years

Optional Qualifications:

Qualifications             Desired Experience

·       Knowledge and experience with child support system certification 3 years

·       Experience executing and documenting the Test Deck for IV-D system Certification           2 years

·       Financial and Case Management Child Support Enforcement: Systems development and maintenance experience     3 years

·       Experience with an ALM tool (Azure DevOps, JIRA)      3 years

Top desired skills required for the position:

·       Application Development and Support project management– all phases of the systems development life cycle – supporting a large system (Health and Human Services, Insurance, Banking, etc.)

·       Experience with system modernization projects

·       Experience working with a business customer to document requirements, analysis and design deliverables

·       Excellent oral and written communication skills

Nice to have skills:

·       Knowledge and experience with child support system certification

·       Experience executing and documenting the Test Deck for IV-D system Certification

·       Financial and Case Management Child Support Enforcement: Systems development and maintenance experience

·       Experience with an ALM tool (Azure DevOps, JIRA)

INTERVIEW NOTES: PLEASE NOTE: A real-time screenshot photo of the candidate MUST be uploaded to candidate''s bid upon confirming the interview. Please see "Agency Realtime Photo Requirement & Instructions" document in the Attachments section of this posting for details.

·       Interviews will be set up shortly after the posting close date.

·       MUST provide three (3) business references for the interview. (One reference must be a supervisory level.)

IMPORTANT NOTES:

·       Candidate MUST be physically located in the United States.  International candidates/phone numbers will not be accepted.

·       Candidate must follow ALL Agency work rules

·       Candidate must be available to perform all work during the Central Standard Time (CST) business hours 9:00 am – 3 pm (or CST hours as defined by the hiring manager)

·       Candidates will be required to provide their own equipment for this position (See job description for required specifications.)

Interview process:

·       via Zoom/Teams.

Onsite, hybrid or remote:

·       WI residency required. Must be WI resident or willing to relocate within 30 days of start date at own expense.

·       90-100% remote but can require staff to come onsite as necessary with sufficient notice. Onsite work is not likely, but candidate should be prepared to come onsite if required.

Contract Duration:

·       06/30/2027, with the potential to extend for an additional term(s)

Will this position have access to FTI (Federal Tax Information)?

·       Yes

On Call hours required?

•             No

Will the position require any weekend coverage?  (IE: weekend maintenance)

·       No

Is this position Remote, Hybrid**, or In Person? 

    **For Hybrid, please provide breakdown of Remote % and Onsite % (required):

·       90% Remote, 10% Onsite

Does this position require the candidate to provide a mobile device for use to use as part of this position (ie: iPad/iPhone/Android)?    No            

Project Details (project overview, who the contractor will work with, soft skills needed, etc.):

This position will be working to provide project management services to support the prioritized projects of the Wisconsin Child Support program.  The child support program is working on a modernization effort for the program and related technology systems.  This position will provide project management support to the Child Support Modernization project and any other prioritized work assignments.

Technical Requirements for Internet Connection and Hardware:

Other Notes:

1.       Selected candidate will be required to provide personal equipment for remote work. Technical specifications of hardware are:

Home Internet Service: Minimum 20 Mbit down and 5 Mbit up.  Capability to plug in network (cat 5a or better) cable to the computer.

Windows Computers

-        Operating System: Any currently supported version of Windows 11

-        Memory: Minimum 8 GB, Preferred 16 GB+

-        Processor (CPU): 64-bit

-        Graphics card that supports Direct3D 11 Video

-        Installation of the latest Omnissa Horizon Client

Apple Computers

-        Operating System: MacOS: Any currently supported version of MacOS 13 or higher

-        Memory: Minimum 8 GB, preferred 16 GB+

-        Processor (CPU): Any 64-bit Intel-based Mac or ARM M-based Mac

-        Installation of the latest Omnissa Horizon Client

It is required to have full audio/video conferencing capabilities (camera and headset).

It is expected that you will update and maintain your hardware to always be compatible with the most current version of the Omnissa Horizon Client

2.       ALL candidates must be located within the United States.  ALL contact information must also be domestic. Absolutely no work outside of the US is allowed.

3.       Selected candidate will not be assigned specific work-space however, may be required to report in person as needed with minimal notice.

4.       An in-person interview may be required before a final hire is made.  The hiring manager has discretion to allow phone or video interviews at any point during the process.

5.       Please provide three (3) business references for the interview.

6.       The selected candidate will be required to sign all onboarding documents as part of the onboarding process. Candidate will also be required to complete any security training as directed by the division, department, or agency.

7.       The selected candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check and any fingerprinting as required by the position.

8.       This position is budgeted for 1960 hours annually.  Hours will be prorated the first year based on start date.

9.       Agency does not sponsor work visas, either at the time of hire or at any later date

10.  Suppliers must disclose any/all levels of sub-contracting and their respective supplier name(s).

Selected candidate must provide copies of any/all certifications as part of the hiring process.