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OCT Consulting LLC is an SBA-certified, 8(a) small disadvantaged business that provides commercial and federal government clients with skilled professional serv

Project Manager – Security Steward

Location

Maryland

Posted

4 days ago

Salary

$130K - $150K / year

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglishPMP

Job Description

Project Manager – Security Steward

OCT Consulting

• Provide project management support aligned with the Enterprise Performance Life Cycle (EPLC). • Develop management plans, work breakdown structures, and integrated master schedules. • Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies. • Support lifecycle processes including analysis, testing, and reporting. • Provide technical assistance to ensure systems meet business needs. • Apply frameworks such as SAFe and Six Sigma to streamline project execution. • Prepare all documents and artifacts required under the agency’s governance framework. • Provide project management services to program areas as directed by client to support oversight, collaboration, information exchange, and effective implementation of products and services throughout their life cycle. • Perform tasks including process diagramming, testing and documenting results, preparing status summaries, and describing issues. • Submit assigned projects into SharePoint or specified location within designated timeframes. • Attend all meetings for assigned workgroups and communities of practice. • Develop a transition plan with the COR and Technical Monitor. • Provide a detailed strategy for transferring projects and tasks based on program needs.

Job Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in IT project management within a federal government environment.
  • Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or equivalent, required. Certification must be maintained throughout the period of performance.
  • Experience with the Enterprise Performance Life Cycle (EPLC) framework and governance processes.
  • Experience applying frameworks such as SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) and Six Sigma.
  • Experience with Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) processes.
  • Experience developing management plans, work breakdown structures, integrated master schedules, risk reports, and status briefings.
  • Knowledge of federal IT compliance requirements including NIST, FISMA, and Section 508.
  • Experience with security compliance documentation including SSPs and POA&Ms.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and organizational skills.
  • Certifications required: PMP, Scrum Master, or equivalent (per RFP Section 10).
  • Location: Primarily remote/offsite Occasional onsite work in Hyattsville, MD or Atlanta, GA may be required.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry leading provider with 3% employer contributions of the employee’s gross salary
  • Paid Time Off and Standard Government Holidays
  • Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term disability benefits
  • Training Benefits

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