IT Project Specialist
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Location: Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Description:
IT Project Specialist
We are currently hiring an IT Project Specialist to support a federal agency. Must be a US Citizen and pass background check.
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Position Description:
Responsible for providing project management services towards facilitating the successful execution of IT programs, projects and initiatives. Using Agile and Waterfall methodologies, manages multiple IT projects/initiatives, track progress, and ensures alignment with the organization's goals and objectives. Collaborates closely with project/initiative managers and cross-functional teams to define requirements, develop project plans, and establish timelines and milestone. Monitors projects/initiatives resources and risks, identified potential issues, and implements mitigation strategies as needed.
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Required Experience:
Required Education and Certifications:
We are currently hiring an IT Project Specialist to support a federal agency. Must be a US Citizen and pass background check.
Position Location:
- This position is on-site at the client's Washington, DC headquarters.
Position Description:
Responsible for providing project management services towards facilitating the successful execution of IT programs, projects and initiatives. Using Agile and Waterfall methodologies, manages multiple IT projects/initiatives, track progress, and ensures alignment with the organization's goals and objectives. Collaborates closely with project/initiative managers and cross-functional teams to define requirements, develop project plans, and establish timelines and milestone. Monitors projects/initiatives resources and risks, identified potential issues, and implements mitigation strategies as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate projects/initiative activities and timelines to ensure alignment with objectives and organization goals.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration among project/initiative team members.
- Maintain project/initiative documentation, including project plans, status reports and other relevant records.
- Monitor project/initiative deliverables to ensure that they meet quality standards and fulfill requirements.
- Provide written recommendations on Government drafts of executive summaries and briefings.
- Provide recommendations and input on other content and presentations.
Required Experience:
- 5 years of experience in managing IT projects/initiative of varying size and complexity from initiation to closure.
- 5 years or experience using Agile and Waterfall methodologies
- 5 years of experience communicating and collaborating with stakeholders at various levels, including government executives, IT teams, and external partners.
- 5 years of experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- 5 years of experience creating and maintaining projects/initiatives documentation, including project plans, status reports, meeting minutes and other relevant records.
- 5 years of experience using Microsoft Office Tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, Forms).
Required Education and Certifications:
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associates in Project Management (CAPM) or equivalent