DLA Task Order Project Manager - Xenith Solutions

Xenith Solutions is seeking a Task Order Project Manager to support the Defense Logistics Agency Hazardous Materials Management System Program Management Office (HMMS PMO). This high-priority, key-personnel role manages a large, complex task order and keeps the technical solution, schedule, resources, deliverables, and stakeholder commitments aligned.

Why this role matters

The Task Order Project Manager provides the management discipline that connects HMMS PMO priorities with timely execution. The role works with the Program Manager, Contracting Officer, Government task-order managers, customer agencies, and technical teams to manage performance, surface risks, and maintain continuity through transition and delivery.

What you will do

• Manage the assigned task order and ensure technical solutions and schedules are implemented on time.
• Assist the Program Manager in coordinating with the Government Contracting Officer, task-order managers, Government management, and customer-agency representatives.
• Develop and maintain the Project Management Plan, project schedules, milestones, resources, risks, and deliverable status.
• Lead project-level forums; prepare agendas, meeting minutes, in-process review briefings, customer slides, and monthly status reporting.
• Coordinate testing environments, training activities, classrooms, site participation, and HMMS re-hosting efforts with the PMO and supporting organizations.
• Manage contract kick-off and transition planning to support an orderly transfer of knowledge, documentation, services, and Government-furnished equipment.
• Monitor issues and dependencies, communicate corrective actions, and keep Government stakeholders informed of progress and upcoming activity.
• Guide collaboration among Service and agency sites, trainers, functional specialists, technical specialists, support contractors, and other project participants.

• A recognized project-management certification, such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or an equivalent recognized certification.
• At least five (5) years of relevant experience and five (5) years of leadership experience with progressively increasing responsibility in public- or private-sector IT and/or consulting.
• A BS or BA degree; four (4) additional years of related experience may substitute for the degree.
• A minimum of five (5) years of environmental and systems experience; alternatively, a related degree plus at least three (3) years of practical experience in an environmental field such as geology or environmental science.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience and demonstrated knowledge of HMMS, HMIRS, and DSS supporting HMMS as a DoD ACAT III IT development program, including program management, systems engineering, functional/technical quality, cost analysis, and configuration-management assessments or audits.
• An IT-II security clearance or a current National Agency Check with Local Agency Check and Credit Check (NACLC) at the time of proposal submission.
• A relevant certification from a nationally recognized authority and a DoD-approved 8570 baseline certification at IAM Level III.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief senior military and non-DoD officials.

• Hands-on environmental background and working knowledge of CFR Titles 29, 40, and 49 and DoD hazardous-material/hazardous-waste policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of HMMS lifecycle, acquisition, configuration-management, quality, cost-analysis, and compliance activities within a DoD ACAT III environment.
• Understanding of cybersecurity validation and control testing, eMASS, CyberSwat System Architecture Documents, remote-site connectivity, and DoD security implementation.
• Familiarity with environmental and logistics operations supporting DLA, the military services, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

Xenith Solutions LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business founded in 2019. We provide comprehensive, timely and relevant Solutions and Business Consulting support to our customers as a key partner. Our leadership brings over a century of combined experience in Defense and Civilian markets. Our employees possess experience in all aspects of solution development from requirements creation, development, test and evaluation, fielding, and sustainment. At the core of our offerings, we provide strategy and technology solutions, giving our customers valuable insights and thought leadership on the best application of information technology to drive business objectives.

Xenith focuses on solving complex business challenges facing our customers. Our “Success Through Achievement” work ethic means our customer receive quality solutions through our commitment. We pride ourselves on tackling some of the most difficult operational requirements our customers have - ensuring an appropriate match between the mission requirements, financials, schedule, and security.

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