Location: Norman,OK, USA
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. SUMMARY The IT Project Manager supports the Peace Corps in Washington, DC. This position focuses on providing the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) project management services in relationship to engineering and development, which thus supports the overall mission to provide global IT services and solutions that enable the Peace Corps to achieve its strategic goals. The OCIO is responsible for ensuring and adopting systems that leverage new technologies, best practices, and develop solutions that meet the needs of the agency's mission. The OCIO performs IT risk management and provides enterprise-wide leadership for the global delivery of information and IT services to meet the needs of the agency. Must be able to obtain and maintain the required customer clearance for access to systems, facilities, equipment and property. As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to obtain and maintain a Peace Corps security clearance. Must be PMP certified. Experience with FISMA audits is a plus. Experience managing and leading projects specific to migration (i.e., Windows OS migrations, server migrations, etc.) Strong interpersonal and organizational skills while working within a team environment. Experience managing and leading projects using the Agile Methodology Framework. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Ensures all aspects of project management are carried out efficiently and effectively. Reviews project proposal or plans to determine timeframe, funding limitation, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project. Helps in the preparation of contract deliverables. Prepares project charts and schedules as needed. Performs job cost analysis. Maintains a solid customer relationship and assures customer satisfaction with the successful execution of the project. Manages and assists in developing and maintaining information technology programs as requested, in accordance with approved system/subsystem design requirements and specifications. Ensures employees apply expertise on multiple complex work assignments that may require innovation in determining how to accomplish the tasks. This includes developing the methodology, offering solutions to problems, and contributing to the deliverables and performance metrics where applicable. Coordinates responses to Requests for Proposals (RFP's) and Requests for Quotes (RFQ's) which may include but is not limited to creating cost estimates and proposals, analyzing quotation request information or specifications and developing a quotation plan. May be required to coordinate pricing information necessary to complete a quotation, as well as review all estimated inputs for completeness, accuracy, and compatibility. Implements industry best practices, project management tools and methodologies. Manages Windows 11 migration projects, while handling multiple projects simultaneously. Assists with FISMA audit preparations and compliance. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree with a minimum of eight (8) years of management experience within an IT environment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI). EOE including Disability/Vet CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: