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In addition to duties of Project Manager I, builds and maintains working relationships with vendors, and other departments involved in the projects, and may have some customer contact. Prepares reports for upper management regarding status of project.\nFunction-specific level guidelines: Provides innovative solutions to complex problems that impact project's success. Normally has a Bachelor's degree in a related scientific or technical discipline. May have a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or is pursuing one.\nEducation and Background\nTypically has a Bachelor's degree, and 9 - 11 years of experience, or equivalent relevant work experience; e.g., each year of work experience may be substituted for each year of education required.\nYears of Experience\n9 - 11 years\nRequired Skills\nTechnical Expertise\n1. 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Performance Metrics Management:\nAbility to use Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) tools to track metrics like defect closure rates, sprint velocity, and system performance.\nProficient in analyzing and reporting on key performance metrics (KPPs) and quality assurance metrics.\n5. Cybersecurity Knowledge:\nFamiliarity with cybersecurity processes, including POA&M resolution and compliance with DHS IT security standards.\nKnowledge of vulnerability scanning, risk assessments, and contingency plans for IT systems.\nProgram Management Expertise\n6. Strategic Planning:\nExperience developing and maintaining Program Management Plans (PMPs) that align with organizational goals, tactical roadmaps, and technical strategy.\nAbility to plan and track budgets, resource allocation, and schedules.\n7. Stakeholder Communication:\nStrong communication skills to maintain effective coordination with TSA leadership, other contractors, and stakeholders.\nExperience developing and maintaining communication plans, including RACI matrices.\n8. Team Leadership:\nSkilled in managing cross-functional teams, including federal employees, contractors, and external vendors.\nAbility to foster collaboration across diverse project teams to achieve shared goals.\n9. Transition Management:\nExperience managing transition-in and transition-out phases for government contracts.\nAbility to develop and implement staffing plans, risk management approaches, and transition project schedules.\n10. Scheduling and Resource Management:\nProficient in MS Project or similar tools for developing resource-loaded, resource-leveled project schedules.\nAbility to manage both steady-state operations and fluctuating workloads.\nOperational Oversight\n11. Quality Assurance:\nProven ability to implement and maintain Quality Assurance Plans (QAPs) and Quality Control Plans (QCPs).\nStrong attention to detail to ensure deliverables are accurate, complete, and client-ready.\n12. Incident Management:\nExperience handling critical incident management and root cause analysis to resolve system outages and disruptions.\nAbility to coordinate with infrastructure contractors to identify and address issues.\n13. System and Application Support:\nKnowledge of operations and maintenance (O&M) processes, including Tier 3 support and application-level troubleshooting.\nFamiliarity with monitoring tools for application performance and system interfaces.Documentation and Reporting\n\n14. Deliverables Management:\nAbility to ensure timely submission of deliverables, such as design documents, test plans, risk registers, and transition plans.\nExperience tracking and reporting on program status, metrics, and burn rates.\n15. 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