About the position
QinetiQ is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support a complex task within an operational unit for a Federal Law Enforcement Agency. Reporting directly to the Program Manager, this individual will work alongside multiple contemporaries, ensuring seamless coordination across operational units in a highly integrated management environment. The Project Manager will lead a team of 10 to 12 personnel, overseeing project execution while fostering collaboration with other operational units. This role requires expertise in Title 8 immigration law, including its application in federal enforcement, adjudication, and operational support environments. The ideal candidate will bring strong project management skills, leadership experience, and a deep understanding of immigration policies, procedures, and enforcement mechanisms to ensure compliance and mission success.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage assigned tasks within a federal operational unit, ensuring alignment with program objectives.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, milestones, and deliverables to drive timely execution.
- Manage project scope, schedule, and budget, proactively mitigating risks and resolving issues.
- Lead and mentor a team of 10-12 personnel, ensuring high performance and professional growth.
- Apply Title 8 immigration law expertise to support federal enforcement, adjudication, and interagency coordination.
- Ensure compliance with immigration policies, executive orders, and operational priorities.
- Collaborate with the Program Manager and other Project Managers to integrate efforts across multiple operational units.
- Foster knowledge-sharing and best practices to enhance mission effectiveness.
- Engage with federal stakeholders, agency leadership, and external partners to align project objectives.
- Ensure compliance with federal regulations, policies, and contractual obligations.
- Identify opportunities for operational improvements using data-driven decision-making.
- Implement and maintain PMP-aligned project management best practices.
- Prepare and present project status reports, performance metrics, and risk assessments to senior leadership.
- Facilitate meetings and serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
Requirements
- Master's degree (MA/MS) in Business Administration, Project Management, Public Administration, or a related field.
- 10+ years of project management experience in federal government or law enforcement support.
- PMP Certification (Project Management Professional) required.
- Experience managing projects in a federal law enforcement or government contracting environment.
- Proven leadership of teams consisting of 10-12 personnel in an operational or mission-critical setting.
- Strong ability to coordinate across multiple operational units to integrate processes and foster interdepartmental communication.
- Knowledge of risk management, compliance oversight, and process improvement initiatives.
Nice-to-haves
- Prior experience supporting federal law enforcement agencies or national security-related programs.
- Familiarity with Agile project management methodologies.
- Additional industry certifications such as ITIL, Six Sigma, or SAFe Agile.
- Familiarity with federal immigration agencies such as DHS, ICE, CBP, USCIS, and EOIR.
- Expertise in Title 8 immigration law, including enforcement policies, removal proceedings, asylum processing, and adjudication.
