Technical Project Manager

$146,000 - $234,000/Yr

Peraton - Alexandria, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Alexandria, VA

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

About the position

Peraton is seeking a Technical Project Manager to join our Network and Unified Communications Architecture team in Alexandria, VA. This team is responsible for providing IT hardware and software solutions that support the goals of our contracts, including performance-based C4IM services, product support, and operations and maintenance (O&M) for both legacy and newly installed systems. As the prime contractor for the network contract since 1984, Peraton delivers reliable security voice, video, and fax communications for government leaders, ensuring they have access to high-performance communications networks for crisis management in any environment. Our secure, worldwide communications network operates over a dedicated IP backbone, providing real-time interactive applications for complex national and worldwide executive-level communications. In this role, the Technical Project Manager will be responsible for planning, integrating, and documenting installations of voice and video systems that support government Command and Control (C2) conference rooms and video-teleconferencing endpoints. The position requires initiating, planning, monitoring, controlling, and reporting on a variety of small and mid-level IT projects. The Technical Project Manager must possess a comprehensive understanding of advanced multi-level audio/video conference room design, software, networking, information assurance, and cybersecurity. Key responsibilities include directing and supervising all support resources for project assignments related to conference room installations, network upgrades, server deployments, application upgrades, and lifecycle replacements of IT product lines. The Technical Project Manager will supervise individual contributors in technical positions, coordinate and provide leadership to assigned staff, and ensure adherence to quality standards while reviewing project deliverables. This role serves as the primary point of contact for assigned projects, managing all aspects from concept through final implementation, and interfacing with all areas affected by the project, including integration teams, end users, and key program management stakeholders. The position is approved for hybrid support, allowing for occasional telework, and may require up to 10% travel based on customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise all support resources for project assignments related to conference room installs, network upgrades, server deployments, application upgrades, and lifecycle replacements of IT product lines.
• Supervise, coordinate, and provide leadership to assigned staff, reviewing their work.
• Manage all aspects of the development and implementation of assigned projects, serving as the single point of contact for communication and reporting.
• Take projects from original concept through final implementation, interfacing with all areas affected by the project.
• Define project scope and objectives, verifying against requirements and task order directives.
• Develop detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports.
• Conduct project meetings and manage project tracking and analysis.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and review project deliverables.
• Manage the integration of vendor tasks and track vendor deliverables for physical security, software upgrades, and specialty products.
• Supervise professional and technical personnel performing in their regular disciplines such as mobile asset support, COMSEC, cybersecurity, and operational testing of mobile platforms.
• Prepare and approve Standard Operating Procedures, Protocols, and other technical documentation.

Requirements

• An active/current TS/SCI security clearance and the ability to maintain it.
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with eight (8+) years of related experience; or a Master's with six (6+) years of related experience; or a PhD with three (3+) years of related experience. 12 years of relevant experience may substitute for a completed higher education degree.
• Possess an active/current 8570.01M-compliant security certification (CompTIA Security+, CCNA-Security, etc.), or the ability to obtain one within 6 months from the start date.
• At least two (2) years in a supervisory capacity.
• Knowledge of enterprise IT planning and migration.
• Previous experience as a multi-disciplined engineer with project management experience in information system development through fielding.
• In-depth knowledge related to advanced multi-level audio/video conference room design, software, networking, information assurance, and cybersecurity.
• Experience supervising, coordinating, and providing leadership to assigned staff.
• Excellent technical writing and presentation skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well with others.
• Experience estimating staffing needs, assigning work, recommending candidates for employment, conducting performance evaluations, and applying company policies.

Nice-to-haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) qualification.
• Experience with DISA and DoD communication teams.
• Experience with MS Project scheduling software.
• Familiarity with voice and video communication systems.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Tuition assistance
• Fertility treatment
• Paid time-off and holidays
• Retirement plans
• Life and disability insurance
• Career development opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision care