Information Technology Project Manager - Subject Matter Expert

Overview of position:

FEDITC seeks an Information Technology Project Manager, SME (Onsite Project Manager) in Indianapolis, IN area, to serve as the Government's primary point of contact and provide executive-level leadership for the DFAS Enterprise Services Labor Initiative (ESLI) contract supporting the Common Computing Environment (CCE). This position directs all contractor operations, maintains accountability for contract performance, and ensures delivery of high-quality IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and enterprise services across multiple DFAS locations.

An active Top Secret/SCI security clearance and a United States Citizenship is required to be considered for this position.

On-site presence required at designated location.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the single point of contact for the Government, providing management, direction, financial reporting, quality assurance, and leadership for all contract execution
• Direct and supervise a multi-disciplinary technical workforce of 40+ personnel across Program Management, Infrastructure/Cloud Engineering, Security Operations, CSSP, and Information Assurance functions
• Maintain accountability for contract performance against the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS), ensuring achievement of all service level objectives
• Develop and execute the Program Management Plan (PMP), Quality Control Plan (QCP), Risk Management Plan, and all required contract deliverables
• Lead quarterly technology briefings to DFAS senior management covering Engineering, Operations, Teleservices, CSSP, and IA technology areas
• Coordinate with DFAS COR, TPOC, and Configuration Control Board (CCB) on all infrastructure changes and project implementations
• Ensure compliance with DoD, DISA, JFHQ-DODIN, and U.S. Cyber Command directives for all CCE operations
• Manage transition activities, workforce staffing, and vacancy fulfillment within 30-day PWS requirements
• Oversee financial management including invoicing, labor reporting, and cost controls
• Support DFAS Continuity of Operations (COOP) and Disaster Recovery planning and exercises

Required Experience/Skills:

• Minimum 10 years of experience managing IT initiatives similar in nature, scope, and complexity within DoD or other U.S. Government agencies
• Demonstrated leadership experience in information technology managing teams of 40+ personnel
• Experience supervising substantial operations encompassing user systems, integration, and training in diverse operating environments
• Experience in quality assurance environments including customer satisfaction tracking, user complaint monitoring, and quality control programs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to senior Government officials
• Proven skills in manpower utilization, procurement, training problem resolution, and employee relations
• Financial analysis experience with knowledge of project structures, planning, and scheduling (WBS and activities)
• Ability to support COOP exercises and emergency operations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct DFAS or DoD financial management IT environment experience
• Experience with enterprise hybrid cloud environments including Azure Government and FedRAMP-authorized services
• ServiceNow platform administration and ITSM implementation experience
• CMMI-Dev Level III or ISO 9001/20000-1/27001 certified organization experience

Education:

• BA/BS Degree

Certifications:

• PMP and CISSP (or equivalent per 801 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.
• 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).