Compensation Range: Hourly: $38.00 - $38.00 Position Summary The Project Manager, Business Optimization plays a key role in improving organizational efficiency, coordination, and operational execution across the Academies. They will manage cross-functional initiatives that strengthen business operations, optimize workflows, and ensure progress across strategic priorities. The Project Manager partners with leadership and teams across sales, marketing, product, finance, and client success to coordinate workstreams, improve reporting and dashboards, and ensure initiatives are implemented effectively. They will support operational excellence by translating strategic priorities into clear project plans, improving visibility into organizational performance, and strengthening the systems and processes that enable the organization to scale. Essential Functions: Business Optimization & Operational Initiatives - Leads initiatives and projects that leverage AI to improve organizational systems, workflows, and operational efficiency. - Identifies opportunities to streamline systems and reduce operational friction. - Coordinates cross-functional teams to ensure initiatives progress effectively. - Tracks project timelines, deliverables, and milestones. Strategic Workstream Management - Maintains visibility across key organizational initiatives and projects. - Tracks progress against priorities across sales, marketing, product, and operations teams. - Maintains project plans and workstream timelines. - Identifies risks, bottlenecks, or resource needs and escalate when appropriate. - Facilitates communication and coordination across departments. Executive Dashboards & Organizational Reporting - Builds and maintains executive dashboards tracking key organizational metrics. - Supports development of reporting frameworks across departments. - Coordinates collection of operational and performance data. - Prepares summaries and updates for leadership meetings among diverse stakeholders. - Supports automation of reporting where possible (e.g., sales pipeline and performance, program implementation metrics, operational efficiency indicators, financial and revenue tracking, strategic initiative progress). Philanthropic Initiative Coordination - Supports operational management of philanthropic initiatives. - Maintains project plans tracking deliverables, milestones, and timelines tied to philanthropic initiatives. - Coordinates internal teams and cross-functional alignment responsible for implementing funded programs. - Supports preparation of updates and reporting related to funded initiatives. Systems & Workflow Coordination - Supports coordination of operational systems and workflow improvements. - Manages the systemic usage of operational systems such as Salesforce, Workday, Teams, Asana, and SharePoint. - Documents workflows and system requirements. - Coordinates with systems administrators and IT teams on implementation projects. - Supports rollout and adoption of AI tools to support operational workflows. Operations Playbook & SOP Development - Supports development of scalable operational infrastructure. - Documents Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). - Contributes to development and enhancement of the organization’s Operations Playbook. - Maintains organized documentation within the Shared Services knowledge base. - Supports adoption of operational processes across teams. Strategic Initiative & Event Coordination - Supports coordination of major initiatives and leadership events. - Maintains planning timelines for strategic initiatives and events. - Coordinates stakeholders and deliverables across teams. - Tracks key milestones and ensures follow-through on commitments. - Performs other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A Requirements: Education & Experience: - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Education or a related field required. - Minimum of four (4) to seven (7) years of experience in project management, business operations, or operational strategy required. - Experience with process improvement methodologies such as Lean Management, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement frameworks preferred. - Experience in Leadership and Management in K-12, Ed Tech, or publishing institution, is preferred. - Proven experience working in fast-paced, dynamic environments with a track record of delivering on multiple, complex projects required. - Strong background in strategic operations and process improvement preferred. - Experience managing cross-functional teams and collaborating across departments preferred. Competencies/Technical/Functional Skills: - Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously. - Ability to build strong working relationships and collaborate effectively across teams and leadership levels. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to operational efficiency and process improvement. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present information clearly to diverse audiences. - Ability to adapt to evolving priorities and operate effectively in a dynamic environment. - High level of discretion and professionalism when managing sensitive information. - Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for creating meaningful impact on education. Location: Remote, USA Travel: Some Travel Required; Approximately 15% travel to NU headquarters for quarterly meetings and other travel for special events Candidate receiving offers will be offered a salary/pay rate commensurate with experience that vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies. Absent exceptional circumstances, candidates will be offered a salary within this range for this position. The minimum salary will be offered based on the minimum exemption threshold based on state of residency. Base pay is one component of National University’s total rewards package, as we are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family. For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit benefits.nu.edu. For Part-time benefits, please click here. National University is committed to maintaining a high-quality workforce representative of the populations we serve. National University employs more than 4,500 faculty and staff and serves over 45,000 students. We are united in our mission to meet the global education demands of the 21st Century and are dedicated to creating a supportive academic and work environment that allows students, faculty and staff to develop their interests and talents while experiencing a sense of community. With programs available both online and at our many campus locations, National University is a leader in creating innovative solutions to education and meeting the needs of our student population, including adult learners and working professionals. National University (NU) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant per applicable federal, state and local laws. At NU, a mix of highly talented, innovative and creative people come together to make the impact of a lifetime for each of our student learners. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, education, and admission at National University.

GovCIO is currently seeking a Project Manager to join a cross-functional team dedicated to delivering impactful features on VA.gov. This pivotal role will coordinate the development efforts across different departments to ensure timely and efficient feature rollouts. This position is fully remote and available to candidates within the Continental United States (CONUS). Responsibilities Oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of Veteran-facing projects, applications and features using agile methodologies and scrum practices, focusing on effective collaboration within cross-functional teams. Participates in all phases of the project lifecycle, ensuring adherence to agile ceremonies, requirements, and partner timelines. Responsible for managing the project deliverables, facilitating sprint ceremonies, and conducting regular stakeholder communications to address questions regarding project goals, progress, and risk management. Ensures projects align with strategic objectives and meet rigorous standards of quality and compliance. - Oversee delivery, aimed at meeting project requirements within budget and time constraints. - Engage in all phases of the project lifecycle, from planning to deployment, and ensure high-quality deliverables. - Foster a collaborative and productive environment within the project team. - Coordinate with cross-functional teams to define clear project deliverables and timelines. - Assist in preparing comprehensive project documentation, reports, and operational procedures to ensure consistent project execution and knowledge transfer. - Maintain proactive communication with stakeholders to ensure project alignment and address any challenges swiftly. - Participate in project meetings and contribute to project planning and status reporting efforts. - Ensure all project activities comply with company and client requirements. Qualifications Required Skills and Experience - Bachelor's with 2-5 years (or commensurate experience) - Proven experience in project management, particularly within a technology-driven environment. - Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies, possibly acting as a Scrum Master. - Experience with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Microsoft Project. - Must be a US citizen or authorized to work in the US. Preferred Skills and Experience - Previous experience with government projects, especially within the VA or similar agencies. - Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. - Interest in AI tooling and product management. Clearance Required - Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance. Posted Salary Range USD $81,850.00 - USD $90,000.00 /Yr.

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Project Coordinator in support of its client, the OI&T Health Informatics Product Line at Department of Veterans Affairs Clinical informatics and Data Management sub Product Line. This role is a fully remote, U.S.-based position, with core hours of operation Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET. Responsibilities Candidate will assist in project coordination activities and disseminate information to Clinical Informatics & Data Management sub-product line team members, as well as key stakeholders and senior leaders in the Health Informatics product line and Health Services Portfolio through clear and effective communication channels. In addition, the coordinator will focus on collaboration with staff with respect to facilitating release management activities, manage the intake requests for all products, and participate in process improvement initiatives. The environment is dynamic and client needs are often evolving; flexibility and forward-thinking views are important for success. - Streamline operations, manage timelines, ensure project success, as well as record project initiatives - Oversee intake processes: incoming requests, assignment, and communications - Assist Leadership, Project Managers and Product Managers with projects (kick offs through closing), reports, presentations, and intake requests - Coordinate project activities and timelines across cross-functional teams - Identify areas for process improvement and implement solutions to enhance productivity and quality to our customers. Collaborate in resource allocation, capacity planning, and team coordination to optimize project workflows - Support Agile project management processes and methodologies, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and sprint reviews - Facilitate project intake meetings, status updates, and retrospectives to drive continuous improvement - Review and provide support as needed for Kanban and Jira tracking, updates, and reporting - Collaborate and interact well with others and develop and manage high-quality professional deliverables on projects and tasks - Conduct gap analysis to determine strengths of current approaches and identify opportunities for improvement - Performs other duties and assumes additional responsibilities as assigned in support of organizational priorities Qualifications Bachelor's with 5 years of experience. (or 8 years commensurate experience) Required Skills and Experience - Excellent verbal and oral communication skills, highly organized, and detail oriented - Experience working independently to conduct research with minimal guidance and supervision - Ability to understand a diverse set of communication styles and respond in a way that will resonate with a multi-functional audience - Familiarity and general knowledge and understanding of the product release management process - Familiarity and general knowledge and understanding of the product intake process - Familiar and experience with Agile methodologies such as SAFe and Scrum - Familiarity and experience using Jira - Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong organizational and time management skills - Familiarity in documenting project requirements and making updates to key project/product artifacts with attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy - Familiarity with the basic components of project management: Planning/scheduling, reporting, risk management, project coordination, time management/deadlines and documentation - Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite such as (SharePoint, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Visio, MS Teams, and Outlook). Clearance Required: - Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance Preferred Skills and Experience - Experience within a Health IT environment is preferred, but not required. - Experience beyond the basic level with Jira, GitHub, and SNOW is preferred, but not required. - Experience with Project Management Risk and Issue identification, and documentation is preferred, but not required. - Experience beyond the basic level with Product Management Lifecycle is preferred, but not required. - Experience with the Department of Veterans Affairs is preferred, but not required. - Experience beyond the basic level supporting release management, in an Agile environment, is preferred, but not required. - Experience beyond the basic level supporting risk management, in an Agile environment, is preferred, but not required. - Experience beyond the basic level supporting product management intake processes and teams is preferred, but not required. - Experience tracking timelines and performance progress is preferred, but not required. - Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills is preferred, but not required. - Experience with Adobe Acrobat PRO. Posted Salary Range USD $84,000.00 - USD $94,000.00 /Yr.

The Project Lead (PL) will be responsible for overseeing and engaging with an onsite/remote team and stakeholders. Lead a team of personnel providing system administration and cybersecurity services to the customer. Track, monitor and report on team activities related to the contract. Ensure compliance with all the contractual SLA’s. Act as subject matter expert on NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and all the stages of RMF. Provide guidance on creating System Security Plan and all associated plans needed for systems to be accredited especially PIA, BCP, DR plan etc. PL will ensure SSP information is entered into government provided risk compliance tool weekly and will gather artifacts from security officers (SO’s) monthly to provide to customer ISSO, Federal Leads, and Contracting Personnel (CO, COR). PL will assist SO’s in understanding the 800-53 control objectives, provide governance for applicable laws or regulations and implementing security controls. Responsibilities - Identify and assemble the appropriate blend of resources to meet project/program needs and requirements - Submit deliverables and create and/or maintain Monthly Status Report (MSR), Quality Control Plan (QCP), Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), Project Management Plan (PMP), System Security Plan (SSP), track teams training, schedule, monitor, and report on activities related to the project - Interpret the federal agency Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (AAPM) in determining technical Information Assurance (IA) requirements and ensure proper security implementation of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) - Ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and procedures as outlined in the security plan - Knowledge of NIST publications and perform Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes and procedures to include package development, including POA&Ms (mitigation statements), Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) test results, Security Plans, Risk Assessments, system/site policies, architecture diagrams, and hardware/software inventories - Attend the change control board (CCB) meetings - Write standard operating procedures (SOP) and security in depth (SID) plans as well as security policies - Provide cybersecurity education and training for all system users on appropriate risk mitigation strategies - Provide recommendations on 800-53 security controls and develop System Security Plans (SSP), other RMF documents like the PIA, DR/BCP - Track and monitor POA&Ms, track vulnerability management, provide solutions to vulnerabilities - Ability to identify security vulnerabilities in a broad spectrum of hardware and software products and provide risk mitigation solutions - Formally notify the ISSM of any changes to a system that could affect authorization - Report all security-related incidents to the ISSM - Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications - CISSP certification with at least 8 years of overall experience - At least 2 years of experience leading ISS teams - Ability to travel up to 5–10% if needed - Demonstrated experience in large scale stakeholder management and coordination - Excellent oral and written communication skills - Ability to obtain Public Trust Level-4 - Degree in Business or Science discipline (Cybersecurity is a plus) - 8 years of project management-related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree - Ability to gather and analyze internal application data needs by means of interviews, workflow analyses and facilitated discussions with users - Ability to translate data needs detailed functional and technical designs for development, testing and implementation - Proven experience with Cyber projects Preferred - Healthcare/Health IT background a major plus - Strong interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building - Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs with the ability to establish/maintain high level of customer trust and confidence - Excellent decision-making ability, balancing what is right with what is realistic - Flexibility to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, and rapid change - Strong analytical and good communications skills About Us Diné Development Corporation (DDC) is a Navajo Nation owned family of companies that provides government agencies and commercial organizations with high-quality IT, professional, environmental, and research and development services. DDC is dedicated to empowering the Navajo Nation and communities we serve. Benefits Eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, retirement savings with company match, paid time off, voluntary supplemental benefits, and access to an employee assistance program. The package also includes educational assistance, with tuition reimbursement. EEO Statement This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation, or any other basis prohibited by law. 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