IT Project Manager III

VISTA Technology Services, Inc. (VISTA) is currently seeking an IT Project Manager III to support our NAVSEA customer in Washington, D.C. This is a hybrid position reporting onsite at the Washington Navy Yard one day a week and as needed for meetings. For this position, VISTA will only consider applicants with an Active DoD Secret Security Clearance or higher.Responsibilities:The IT Project Manager III will translate larger program requirements and goals into well designed project plans and assist the client in developing innovative solutions to complex problems. They will convert broad program objectives into well-structured project plans and help the client create innovative solutions to solve dynamic issues.The ability to leverage and accelerate the adoption of Agile project management methodologies will be key to being successful in this role.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree AND 15 years of demonstrated experience in DoD Program Management and Acquisition Management for ACAT programs across the acquisition life cycle including 3 years of IT project management experience OR an Associate’s Degree AND 19 years of experience; 21 years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degreeExperience planning, scheduling, coordinating, and delivering IT projectsExperience developing program baselines and identifying program risksKnowledge of technical concepts, best practices, and developing client solutionsAbility to work independently with minimal direction, and help lead a teamAbility to anticipate, mitigate, and resolve risks and conflicts across work-streamsActive DoD Secret Security ClearanceDesired Qualifications:Experience with performance management improvement in support of IT governanceKnowledge of Governance Risk and Compliance management to ensure that projects support appropriate risk standards and compliance requirementsKnowledge of vendor management to ensure that vendors, contracts, and Service Level Agreements are alignedProject Management Professional (PMP) Certification or DAWIA PM Practitioner or equivalent Advanced Certified Scrum Master (A-CSM), Agile Team Facilitation (ATF), Agile Coaching (ACC), Agile Coaching Expert (ICE), and/or SAFe Agile Scrum Master certificationSalary Range: $120,000 - $160,000 annuallyApplicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.For this position, VISTA will only consider applicants with an Active DoD Security Clearance.VISTA offers a strong compensation package and a competitive leave package. A generous benefit plan includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, tuition assistance and employer matching 401(k) plan.To learn more about VISTA and to apply for this position, please visit our website at www.vistatsi.com.VISTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Disability/Veterans Employer.