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Senior IT Program Manager (Key Personell) (Must have casualty affairs/ mortuary affairs Experience)

Advantech GS Enterprises

Arlington, Virginia

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SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Budgeting, CISM - Certified Information Security Manager, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Change Control, Change Management, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, CompTIA Security+, Configuration Management, Contract Management, Cross-Functional, DoD Directive 8140, DoD Directive 8570, Documentation, ECMAScript, Federal Laws and Regulations, Government, IT Governance, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Internet Security, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Operational Strategy, Performance Metrics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Process Management, Project Execution, Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Records Management, Release Management/Engineering, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework (RMF), Schedule Development, Software Testing, Sprint Planning, Status Reports, System Operations, Systems Administration/Management, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, United States Department of Defense (DoD)
LOCATION
Arlington, Virginia
POSTED
3 days ago
Senior Project Manager (1 FTE) – Advantech Lead

The Senior Project Manager serves as the Advantech lead responsible for overseeing project execution, customer engagement, technical coordination, and contract performance supporting Army enterprise IT systems. This individual will provide strategic leadership for cloud migration initiatives, ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements, manage project schedules, risks, and deliverables, and serve as the primary interface between government stakeholders, technical teams, and external partners.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead day-to-day project execution for enterprise IT modernization efforts supporting Army mission systems.
  • Manage project schedules, budgets, staffing, risk mitigation, and deliverables to ensure successful contract performance.
  • Coordinate AWS cloud migration activities within the Army cARMY environment while collaborating with the Enterprise Cloud Management Agency (ECMA) and government stakeholders.
  • Oversee compliance with DoD Authority to Operate (ATO), Risk Management Framework (RMF), cybersecurity, and information assurance requirements.
  • Lead Agile project management activities including sprint planning, change management, release planning, application testing, and configuration management.
  • Develop executive briefings, status reports, project documentation, and performance metrics for government leadership.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams consisting of engineers, cybersecurity personnel, system administrators, and government stakeholders.
  • Ensure protection of sensitive government information, Personally Identifiable Information (PII), and mission-critical records in accordance with DoD policies and federal regulations.
  • Support governance activities including Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), milestone reviews, risk assessments, and executive decision-making.
  • Provide leadership for continuous process improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and mission success.
Desired Experience


  • Minimum of 10 years of project management experience supporting complex federal or Department of Defense programs.
  • At least 5 years supporting enterprise IT systems and system modernization initiatives.
  • Direct experience leading or supporting AWS cloud migration efforts within the Army cARMY environment.
  • Experience coordinating with the Enterprise Cloud Management Agency (ECMA).
  • Thorough knowledge of DoD Authority to Operate (ATO), Risk Management Framework (RMF), cybersecurity accreditation, and compliance processes.
  • Current DoD 8140/8570 baseline certification (Security+, CISM, CISSP, or equivalent), or the ability to obtain certification within six months of contract award.
  • Experience applying Agile methodologies, change control processes, release management, application testing, and government IT governance.
Preferred Qualifications


  • Experience supporting Arlington National Cemetery or comparable federal cemetery operations.
  • Experience with burial records management, burial scheduling, interment operations, gravesite accountability, or cemetery information management systems.
  • Knowledge of systems supporting burial operations, interment services, burial record accountability, veterans' cemetery operations, casualty affairs, mortuary affairs, or similarly regulated federal mission environments.
  • Experience managing highly sensitive records containing Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and ensuring compliance with federal privacy, records management, and information security requirements.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills with experience briefing senior government officials and managing multidisciplinary technical teams.

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