<h3><strong>Location: </strong>Herndon, VA</h3>
<h3><strong>Job ID:</strong> 2219</h3>
<h3><strong># of Positions: </strong>1</h3>
<h2>Overview:</h2>
We have an immediate opening for a Sr. Project Manager to be responsible for leading and driving successful implementation, monitoring and completion of projects. This individual will oversee all aspects of projects, set deadlines, assign responsibilities, manage resources and monitor and summarize progress on the project. You will also prepare management reports regarding status of the project(s).

This position requires that the successful candidate meet the eligibility requirements to obtain sensitive and/or classified U.S. Government information.
<h2>Responsibilities:</h2>
* Lead complex project management activities for large projects or several small projects including overseeing all aspects of project including design, planning, cost estimates and schedules for project, testing, documentation, deployment and handoff of project to full production.
* Provide an organizational structure that supports the overall delivery process and develop common policies, processes and standards that become Project Management cornerstone.
* Evaluate complex project requests to determine best source of resources within company or from external contractors to carry out project deliverables.
* Prepare statements of work and contract terms; Complex contractual negotiations may also be required.
* Work with analysts and decision makers to determine prioritization of projects.
* Manage the project scope, customer expectations and resources and develop project plans, management plans and staffing plans.
* Develop and manage timelines, project deliverables, and contractor support as necessary.
* Proactively seek out new business opportunities to help increase the value of the project.
* Form partnerships and develop teaming arrangements and seek, write, negotiate and secure subcontracts.
* Develop and report to management on project deliverables as well as contractor support as necessary and provide daily coordination and management of project teams.
* Control, manage and report on project finances ensuring the project is managed in a manner that guarantees a reduction of cost of product.
* Providing mentoring and guidance to more junior project managers.
<h2>Qualifications:</h2>
This position requires that the successful candidate meet the eligibility requirements to obtain sensitive and/or classified U.S. Government information.

* A Bachelors degree is required.
* 7-10 years of related and progressive project management work experience is required. Additional project management training and certifications (ex: SOLE, PMP) are highly recommended. Experience may be substituted for education.
* Additional experience in contract management, pricing and with the government procurement process is required.
* Must be proficient with MS Project, Excel, and Outlook Task Management. PeopleSoft applications are also helpful.
* Prior experience in problem identification, solution definition and execution is required.
* Must be capable of preparing and presenting management reports and reviews.
* Additional supervisory and/or management experience is preferred.
* Must have high-energy work ethic and be available to work non-standard hours during peak season times.

We encourage our employees to maintain an optimum work-life balance by providing unique programs and comprehensive benefits that are important to today’s busy professionals.  Benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision plans, life and disability insurance, 401K with match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, short and long term disability, flexible spending, and tuition reimbursement.  In addition, employees enjoy observance of all federal holidays, a family friendly environment, personalized `Paths To Excellence’, flexible work schedules, interactive wellness programs, smoking cessation and weight loss programs, and credit union membership.  Our new 5 star facility in Herndon, VA includes a gym, cafe, executive lounge and credit union.
