SME Information Technology Project Manager

Knowledge Management•Washington, DC

1d•Remote

About The Position

This position is for a proposal, and a letter of intent is required Knowledge Management, Inc. (KMI) has the leadership and experience to deliver innovative technology, logistics and management solutions to meet real mission requirements. KMI is a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Small Disadvantage Business (SDB) that specializes in Logistics, Warehouse Services, Distance Learning/Training, Enterprise Solutions, Financial Management Support, Program Management, Intelligence Analysis & Threat Assessment, and Data Analytics/Operations Research. Since 1998, our solutions and services have helped our clients improve performance, drive cost and operational effectives, and map technology needs for tomorrow's requirements. The SME Information Technology Project Manager will provide strategic leadership, technical guidance, and subject matter expertise for the FISMA Security Control Assessor (SCA) services supporting the IRS. This role involves overseeing large-scale IT initiatives, including security assessments, compliance with NIST SP 800-53 controls, Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation, and continuous monitoring. The manager will direct multidisciplinary teams, manage project lifecycles, ensure timely delivery of assessments for approximately 200 FISMA boundaries, and integrate automation tools like Qmulos and ServiceNow to enhance efficiency and reduce manual workloads.

Requirements

Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience in information technology project and program management, systems integration, or enterprise IT modernization
At least 8 years in a senior leadership or program management role, overseeing large-scale, complex IT initiatives such as enterprise transformations, multi-agency programs, or mission-critical system implementations
Demonstrated expertise providing strategic direction, technical guidance, and subject matter expertise across all phases of IT project lifecycles
Knowledge of FISMA, NIST Special Publications, OMB, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and ISCM Plan development
IT security knowledge with professional certifications from ISC2, ISA, PMI, CompTIA, or SANS Institute
Knowledge and experience with technology risk assessments covering Webservices, network appliances, and software
Knowledge and experience with cloud systems, CSPs, and FedRAMP requirements
Project management experience, including monitoring and overseeing multiple tasks concurrently lasting 4-6 months
Security Clearance IRS Moderate Risk Public Trust (Background Investigation required)
Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) or DAWIA PM Level III certification
ITIL, Agile (Scrum Master/SAFe), or DAWIA Level III PM certifications
Knowledge of the IRS infrastructure, technologies, and general support systems
Knowledge and experience with the IRS Enterprise Lifecycle and OneSDLC
Knowledge of System Interconnections including VPN and other encryption technologies
Knowledge of IRS Business Units and IT enterprise processes
Knowledge/experience with Qmulos Q-Compliance, SharePoint, Scanning tools, ServiceNow GRC, SPLUNK
Knowledge and experience with security architecture principles and system modeling
Experience automating routine tasks and implementing intelligent automation technologies

Responsibilities

Overseeing large-scale IT initiatives, including security assessments
Compliance with NIST SP 800-53 controls
Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation
Continuous monitoring
Direct multidisciplinary teams
Manage project lifecycles
Ensure timely delivery of assessments for approximately 200 FISMA boundaries
Integrate automation tools like Qmulos and ServiceNow to enhance efficiency and reduce manual workloads