Site Lead / Project Manager with Security Clearance

Security Clearance required: TS/SCI Cognosante is on a mission to transform our country''s healthcare and national security systems. With our health and security-focused solutions, we help public sector organizations achieve the important task of providing the best possible public services to American Citizens. From Enterprise IT, Data Science, and Security Services, to full-scale Consumer Engagement and Interoperability solutions, we are moving government services forward with transformation and innovation. Learn how we are making a difference in people''s lives today! Job Description Cognosante is seeking to fill a Site Lead - Ft Gordon / Project Manager position for the Department of Defense to support an Enterprise-wide IT contract for the US Army military intelligence community. The candidate will serve as a Site Lead providing oversight & management of regionally aligned contractors providing all aspects of IT O&M, system engineering & administration, network engineering & administration, knowledge management, database/storage administration, and service desk support to our Army mission partner. This candidate will also be dual-hatted as a Project Manager for the IT-related tasks / projects at their specific duty location. *This is contingent upon contract award.* Key Responsibilities * As ''Site Lead'': * Manages daily activities related to service delivery and performance of contractors in assigned region.* Maintain regular contact with supported government stakeholders to ensure contract deliverables are understood, delivery timelines / quality goals are met, and emerging requirements identified. * Coordinates closely with the overall contract Program Manager / PM Office (PMO) to ensure issues are elevated quickly and performance metrics / reporting criteria are understood.* Acts as a ''First-Level Supervisor'' for site / regionally-assigned-employees. * As ''Project Manager:* Lead, manage, and execute tasks, projects and operations approved by the Government leadership at the site or the Change Management Board (CMB) to ensure production schedules are met and systems resources are used effectively.* Ensure close coordination with government mission partners and contract workforce to facilitate project / task execution and to meet anticipated timelines. Elevate issue(s) to the appropriate Government stakeholder(s) and PM as necessary to resolve issues. * The contractor shall provide the CMB periodic In-Progress-Reviews (IPR) (defined in the organization''s initial project plan). At the IPR the contractor shall address, at a minimum: project scope and objectives; schedules, project cost estimates, and expenditures; status; deliverables; risk; and proposed way ahead to address project issues. Required Qualifications * Associates Degree* At least three years of experience managing teams of at least 10 people.* 3-4 years of experience in Project Management-related duties.* Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) or Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers (FAC- P/PM) - Senior Level. Candidates that do not meet the required qualifications will not be considered. Preferred Qualifications * Strong leadership background / skills.* Bachelor''s degree in technology related field.* 4-6 years of experience in Project Management-related functions / duties.* At least three years of experience managing teams of at least 10 people. * IAT Level III Certification desired* Communication skills to effectively interface with military officials, managers, and subordinates.* Capable of meeting SOFA Compliance requirements for work in Korea and Japan. Cognosante will not provide sponsorship for employment-based immigration benefits for this position. Cognosante requires all employees regardless of position, work location or telework status to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. Cognosante will consider requests for reasonable accommodations due to disability or a sincerely held religious belief or otherwise in accordance with any federal, state, or local laws. 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Created: 2025-11-15