US Courts – Senior Project Management Specialist - PMP

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Requirement: US Courts - Senior Project Management Specialist - PMP

Job Description:Forge is seeking a Senior Specialist to support the Administrative Office of the US Courts (AOUSC) - providing support to develop and align specific project management strategies, documents, and approaches tailored to service delivery to the judiciary's financial management community. This includes, but is not limited to the AO, Federal Judiciary Center (FJC), and Federal Public Defender Organizations (FPDO) communities. Seeking a Project Management Professional (PMP) with active certification through Project Management Institute (PMI).

Key Responsibilities: Key responsibilities of the candidate will be (but aren't limited to):

• Support the identification, initiation, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and the closing of projects in support of development, upgrade, and deployment of the data management systems and project management processes.

• Serves as the primary point of contact for FPO staff on activities required to manage projects through their various stages from identification to closeout.

• Provide Business Case, Organizational Charters and Project Charter artifacts for identified projects.

• Provide project activity sequences, durations, resource requirements and schedule constraints, including the Scope, Time/Schedule, Cost/Financial, Risk Management Plan and Risk Register, Quality, and Project Communications information for project management artifacts.

• Create and maintain an online repository for project management artifacts supporting FPO projects utilizing currently existing AO technical resources (for example, Microsoft SharePoint).

• Identify the type and quantity of people, skills, material, technology, financial, reporting and organizational resources needed to perform each project management activity.

• Identify the people or organizations impacted by the project and their interests, involvement and impact on project success.

• Provide high-level visual representations of what is expected to happen during a project, and when, in a timeline format that will inform all project stakeholders, to include (but not limited to): Project goals or objectives. Resource allocation and budget. Important milestones and high-level deadlines. Tasks for multiple people or cross-functional teams. Partner, stakeholder, or cross-functional responsibilities. Details dependencies and relationships of identified projects to overall program goals and objectives. To be updated as projects are identified, executed, and closed. Project

• Assist with providing Project Management Approach for each project. The Project Management Support shall include managing a portfolio of approximately 20 projects with a combined budget of approximately $20 million.

• Provide ongoing Project Schedule management and support throughout the entirety of each project.

• Support FPO program management integration activities to the verify that all project activities are aligned with the appropriate Strategic Planning artifacts such as the Master Project Roadmap.

• Identify and define project stakeholders, requirements, scope and objectives, project schedules, resources, equipment, and information needed to ensure that FPO requirements are met.

• Assist project staff in identifying and documenting key project tasks, deliverables, and schedules.

• Communicate with FPO stakeholders to support the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling, and closing for each project.

• Communicate with FPO stakeholders about the expectations and goals of each project.

• Coordinate with the FPO COR on the planning activities required to align the project schedule with project management expectations and goals.

• Collaborate with FPO COR and stakeholders to direct the resources and activities required to maintain project completion schedule and achieve deliverable expectations.

• Provide regular status reporting on current project activities, including completion status, risks, and other relevant information, to include but not be limited to meeting agendas and meeting minutes.

• Prepare and provide information for management and executive briefings. Examples include but are not limited to, narratives for In Progress Reviews (IPRs), Working Group and Committee meeting updates/metrics, end user broadcasting, marketing, and promotional materials support.
  Qualifications/Requirements:

The Candidate must have the ability to think strategically, act tactically, and display strong analytical and critical thinking skills. They must also build strong cross-group working relationships and demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. The Candidate must be able to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities.

We are looking for candidates with....

Minimum Qualifications:

• US Citizen

• Bachelor's Degree plus six (6) years relevant work experience in Project Management

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, SharePoint, Project, and PowerPoint.

Highly Desired Qualifications:

• Specialization or extensive experience with projects related to financial and business-related applications, including the development of process and related IT application systems.

• Experience in standardization, policy writing, documentation, establishment of standard operating procedures.

• Familiarity with establishing or designing an enterprise-wide Project Management Office (PMO).

• Experience developing project documentation, processes, and standardized templates.

• Experience managing and tracking progress on multiple projects at once.

Job:Full-time

Location:Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building 1 Columbus Circle Northeast, Washington, DC 20002

Salary Range:$136k - $150k/yr

Assigned Forge JobTitle: Senior Specialist

Essential Duties:

• Problem Solving- Identifies and resolves problems promptly; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Written Communication- Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Diversity- Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics- Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethics; upholds organizational values.
• Strategic Thinking- Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; analyzes market and competition; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• Planning/Organizing- Prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; plan for additional resources; set goals and objectives; organize or schedule other people and their tasks; develop realistic action plans.
• Professionalism- Tactfully approaches others; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Innovation- Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• Qualifications- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Language Skills- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, proposals, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Mathematical Skills- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based on that data.
• Physical Demands- The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, type, or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Work Environment- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office environment, with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment.

This job posting sets forth the basic authorities and responsibilities of this position, which may be changed from time to time as shall be determined. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Benefits:

Forge fosters a rich company culture built on a diverse, hard-working employee base. Our staff is the core of our success and the impetus behind our decisions. In today's corporate culture, there is no longer a line between work and home life. As a result, we focused our benefits approach on the whole family.

The Forge total compensation model is based on a "choose-your-own-adventure approach," allowing each employee to create a comprehensive package of benefits and perks tailored to his or her needs. Examples of benefits included in our total compensation package include:

• Complete Flextime
• 401k With Employer Matching
• Healthcare, Including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA) And Pre-Tax Premium Options
• Supplementary healthcare and family support
• Extended Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Healthcare Insurance Deductible Paydown
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment, and Education & Training Stipends
• Cell Phone / Internet Stipends
• College Saving Plans with Employer Contributions
• Alternative Work Locations and Tele-Commuting
• Employee Referral Awards
• Retention, Signing & Performance Bonuses
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Sabbatical

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