IT Project Manager

About the role

The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is seeking experienced IT Project Managers to lead complex IT and cybersecurity projects for intelligence and reconnaissance systems. The ideal candidate will manage projects for critical systems and ensure cybersecurity requirements are integrated throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex IT and cybersecurity projects for intelligence and reconnaissance systems
• Develop project plans, schedules, and resource requirements
• Monitor project activities and evaluate accomplishments
• Provide expert technical advice on project management matters
• Develop and interpret policies and procedures for IT project management
• Making decisions or recommendations that significantly influence important agency IT projects
• Ensure cybersecurity requirements are integrated throughout the project lifecycle
• Manage the implementation of security controls and risk management frameworks
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure project alignment with mission requirements
• Oversee the acquisition of IT systems and services in accordance with federal regulations

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of specialized experience in IT project management
• Experience with the interrelationships of multiple IT specialties
• Understanding of an organization's IT architecture
• Knowledge of new IT developments and applications
• Strong knowledge of IT security concepts, standards, and methods
• Experience with project management principles, methods, and practices, including developing plans and schedules, estimating resource requirements, defining milestones and deliverables, monitoring activities, and evaluating and reporting on accomplishments
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and practices as they relate to IT project management
• Experience with federal acquisition processes and regulations

Qualifications

• Highly desired: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution

Skills

• Expertise in IT project management principles and practices
• Ability to integrate cybersecurity requirements into project lifecycles
• Experience with federal acquisition processes and regulations

Benefits

• Targeted Local Market Supplement (TLMS) STEM pay for NRO Cadre employees and candidates as authorized by the office of the Under Secretary of War for Intelligence and Security's (OUSW(I&S))

Pay

• Salary range based on grade level: GG-11: $105,262 - $136,848, GG-12: $117,753 - $153,082, GG-13: $132,751 - $172,578

Schedule

This is a full-time position.

Location

Washington D.C. area