Job Description
Founded in 2003, IT Concepts' core values - customer-centricity, teamwork, driven to deliver, innovation, and integrity - ensure we work together to be the best, realize objectives, and make a positive impact in our communities. We intentionally created and sustain our ITC culture that embraces change, experimentation, continuous learning, and improvement. We bring our design thinking problem solving approach that challenges assumptions, prioritizes curiosity, and invites complexity to deliver innovative, efficient, and effective solutions. As we continue to grow in the support of our government customers, we are looking for driven and innovative individuals to join our team.
IT Concepts Inc. is currently seeking a qualified Program Manager with experience delivering Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) products in support of our Defense Intelligence client on site in Washington, D.C.
This role requires you to be familiar with Agile/Scaled Agile development methodologies and an AI framework called Analytics Solutions Unified Method for Data Mining (ASUM-DM). A successful candidate will be experienced leading many small projects at once. The Program Manager will engage with clients to understand their business objectives, challenges, and aspirations related to AI and data science and manage a team to achieve them.
A successful candidate will also:
- Be responsible for overall performance, service delivery, and quality of project deliverables and is the primary customer contact for project activities, including cost, schedule, and technical performance.
- Identify staffing needs, prepare job descriptions and requisitions, conduct interviews, identify employee development needs and opportunities, and evaluate employee performance.
- Manage customer expectations through effective communications using Design Thinking principles to define customer requirements and achieve successful, customer-focused outcomes.
- Develop, maintain, execute, and obtain team commitment to program and project management plans, roadmaps, milestones, and schedules.
- Identify and mitigate risks, resolve problems, manage conflict, and effectively communicate program status, constraints, and dependencies to the client.
- Use the MS Office productivity suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) to prepare, validate, and submit contract deliverables and communicate with program stakeholders and Sr. Executives and present materials/briefings.
- Implement a continual improvement environment, contribute to process improvement initiatives, and collect and distribute lessons learned.
- Use tools like Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint to manage tasks and program documentation.
Requirements - Years of experience: 10 years of Program Management experience
- Bachelor's or advanced degree
- PMP Certification
- Experience managing program budgets with a total contract value of $20M or greater
- Experience working in the Intelligence Community and/or DoD developing delivering technical solutions (AI/ML/RPA) using Agile or Scaled Agile methodologies.
- Understanding of AI/ML and data science concepts.
- Prior experience with development of roadmaps, use cases, and frameworks.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
Security Clearance - Must have active TS/SCI clearance, and willing/able to get CI Polygraph
Benefits The Company We believe in generating success collaboratively, enabling long-term mission success, and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner, let's solve challenges, think innovatively, and maximize impact. As a valued member of our team, you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths, all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts that pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork, dedication, and excellence.
We hold three ISO certifications (27001:2013, 20000-1:2011, 9001:2015) and two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC).
Industry Recognition Growth Inc 5000's Fastest Growing Private Companies, DC Metro List Fastest Growing; Washington Business Journal: Fastest Growing Companies, Top Performing Small Technology Companies in Greater D.C.
Culture Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 Honoree; Virginia Best Place to Work; Washington Business Journal: Best Places to Work, Corporate Diversity Index Winner - Mid-Size Companies, Companies Owned by People of Color; Department of Labor's HireVets for our work helping veterans transition; SECAF Award of Excellence finalist; Victory Military Friendly Brand; Virginia Values Veterans (V3); Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Corporate Breath Award
Benefits We offer great benefits - Competitive Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Resources Coverage, 401(k) with company matching with NO vesting period. ITC Health benefits have a $0 premium for certain plans for eligible employees.
We invest in our employees - Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development. Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations. We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking. We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development.
We work hard, we play hard. ITC is committed to incorporating fun into every day. We dedicate funds for activities - virtual and in-person - e.g., we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations. In alignment with our commitment to our communities, we also host and attend charity galas/events. We believe in appreciating your commitment and building a positive workspace for you to be creative, innovative, and happy.
AAEO & VEVRAA ITC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and a VEVRAA (Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act) Federal Contractor. As such, any personnel decisions (hire, promotion, job status, etc.) on applicants and/or employees are based on merit, qualifications, competence, and business needs, not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, genetic information of the employee or family member of the employee, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by federal, state or local law.
ITC maintains a strong commitment to compliance with VEVRAA and other applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. We have developed comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure our hiring practices align with these requirements.
As a part of our VEVRAA compliance efforts, ITC has established an affirmative action plan that outlines our commitment to the recruitment, hiring, and advancement of protected veterans. This plan is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure its effectiveness.
We encourage protected veterans to self-identify during the application process. This information is strictly confidential and will only be used for reporting and compliance purposes as required by law. Providing this information is voluntary, and it will not impact your eligibility for employment.
Our commitment to equal employment opportunity extends beyond legal compliance. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees, including protected veterans, are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.
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Accommodations To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need to discuss reasonable accommodations, please email careers@useitc.com. #itccareers #LI-SB2
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