IT Project Manager (Washington, DC)

Ops Tech Alliance • Washington, DC • 13h ago

IT Project Manager

TS/SCI with Polygraph Required

Salary Range: $154,000 - $187,000 per year

Ops Tech Alliance (OTA) is seeking an experienced Information Technology Project Manager (IT PM) to lead the successful delivery of complex IT initiatives. In this role, you will oversee the full project lifecycle-from planning and initiation to execution and completion-ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with customer and organizational goals.

As the primary liaison between cross-functional technical teams and the customer, you will translate strategic objectives into actionable project plans, manage resources, mitigate risks, and ensure all deliverables meet technical requirements, quality standards, and compliance obligations. This is a leadership position that requires strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills to drive results in a fast-paced environment.

THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD

Primary Responsibilities

Lead and manage cross-functional teams, including Systems Engineers, Software Developers, Analysts, Administrators, Security Specialists, and QA Engineers

Plan, schedule, and coordinate all project phases and activities to ensure timely, successful project delivery

Serve as the primary interface between business stakeholders and technical teams, clearly communicating objectives, progress, risks, and dependencies

Monitor, document, and regularly report project progress to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment on project status, risks, schedule, and budget

Identify and mitigate risks proactively, implementing corrective actions and adjustments as necessary to maintain project momentum

Oversee adherence to IT security protocols, quality assurance processes, compliance requirements (DoD 8570.01M), and contractual obligations

Facilitate regular stand-ups, cross-team integration sessions, and technical exchanges to maintain effective team communication and coordination

Required Qualifications

Top Secret security clearance with polygraph

Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, software engineering, computer science, information technology/systems, or equivalent

Minimum of 3 years of experience managing information technology projects, particularly in federal, DoD, or Intelligence Community (IC) environments

Proven experience leading cross-functional technical teams

Demonstrated proficiency in managing projects through agile methodologies and familiarity with software development life cycle (SDLC)

Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with an ability to clearly convey complex technical information to diverse audiences

Preferred Qualifications

PM Certification Level III DAWIA or PMI PM certification or equivalent experience

SDLC, and/or DevSecOps experience

Demonstrated information technical skills - e.g. computer systems, software development, and IT infrastructure

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, DAWIA Level III PM certification, or equivalent

Advanced understanding of DevSecOps practices and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines

Experience managing projects in cloud environments, particularly AWS or Azure

Familiarity with compliance frameworks including RMF, FISMA, and NIST 800-53 standards

Company Overview

Ops Tech Alliance (OTA) was founded by former National Security and Special Operations professionals with over 100 years of combined experience, and was formed with a singular focus: to bridge the gap between operations and technology to enable mission success. We are a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

Team Member Benefits

Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Work-life Balance

Our employees have achieved incredible things working on some of the most important technology and security projects in locations around the world to safeguard national security. We focus on hiring top talent and we want you to join our team.

OTA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

This is a full time position

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