Information Technology Project Manager, Senior (Deputy Project Manager)

Responsibilities

The Senior IT Project Manager serves as the deputy for contract operations, providing full management authority and daily operational oversight of technical teams. They are responsible for monitoring contract performance, managing deliverable schedules, and ensuring compliance with government standards and security protocols.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 8 years of progressive IT project management experience within DoD or Federal environments and hold an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance. A bachelor's degree and relevant certifications such as Project+, CAPM, and Security+ are required.

Skills

• Project management
• DoD
• IT infrastructure
• Data center operations
• Risk management
• Quality control
• Performance metrics
• Change management
• STIG policies
• Technical documentation
• Workforce management
• COOP exercises
• Azure Government
• ServiceNow
• ITSM

About this role

FEDITC, LLC is a fast-growing business supporting DoD and other intelligence agencies worldwide. FEDITC develops mission critical national security systems throughout the world directly supporting the Warfighter, DoD Leadership, & the country. We are proud & honored to provide these services.
Overview of position:
FEDITC seeks an Information Technology Project Manager, Senior (Deputy Project Manager) to work in Indianapolis, IN area to serve as the designated deputy for all DFAS Enterprise Services Labor Initiative (ESLI) contract operations. This position provides full management authority when the Primary PM is absent and maintains day-to-day operational oversight of contractor performance supporting the DFAS Common Computing Environment (CCE).
On-site presence required at designated location.
An active Top Secret/SCI security clearance and a United States Citizenship is required to be considered for this position.
Responsibilities
Act with full authority for the contractor when the Primary Program Manager is absent, including all Government communications and decision-making
Provide daily operational oversight of contractor technical teams across all task areas
Support development and maintenance of the Program Management Plan, Quality Control Plan, and Risk Management Plan
Monitor contract performance metrics against PRS requirements and coordinate corrective actions
Manage deliverable schedules, review technical documentation, and ensure compliance with format and content requirements
Coordinate workforce management including onboarding, training compliance tracking, and certification maintenance
Support transition planning and execution activities for contract phase-in/phase-out
Liaise with DFAS technical staff and CCB for change management coordination
Prepare and deliver status reports, Monthly Status Reviews (MSRs), and performance metrics to Government stakeholders
Support COOP exercises and emergency response coordination
Required Experience/Skills:
Minimum 8 years of progressive IT project management experience within DoD or Federal Government environments
Demonstrated experience as a project controller for efforts similar in size and scope
Experience managing IT infrastructure operations in enterprise data center environments
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, scheduling, and resource planning
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience briefing Government officials
Experience with DoD STIG policies, standards, and procedures
Knowledge of quality assurance programs and performance metrics tracking
Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary technical teams in high-availability environments
Ability to support COOP exercises and emergency operations
Preferred Qualifications:
DFAS or DoD financial management system support experience
Hybrid cloud operations experience with Azure Government
ServiceNow or enterprise ITSM platform experience
Experience with 24/7/365 operations and shift management
Education:
BA/BS Degree
Certifications:
Project+/CAPM and Security+ (or equivalent per 802 A)
Computing Environment (CE) certification required for privileged access roles
Must obtain and maintain all mandatory DoD 8140 certifications
Clearance:
Active Top Secret/ SCI clearance is required.
clearance is required.
Must be a United States Citizen and pass a background check.
Maintain applicable security clearance(s) at the level required by the client and/or applicable certification(s) as requested by FEDITC and/or required by FEDITC’S Client(s)/Customer(s)/Prime contractor(s).
FEDITC, LLC. is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not employ AI tools in our decision-making processes. Regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, FEDITC, LLC. ensures that all employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Our commitment to non-discrimination in employment extends to every location in which our company operates.

About Federal IT Consulting (FEDITC)

Government Relations Services · 201-500 employees · headquartered in Rockville, MD · founded 2003