Senior Information Technology Project Manager (15.38)

Senior Information Technology Project Manager OCT Consulting is a business management and technology consulting firm that provides support to Federal Government clients. We provide consulting services in the areas of Strategy, Process Improvement, Change Management, Program and Project Management, Acquisition/Procurement, and Information Technology. Responsibilities and Duties OCT currently has an opening for a Senior Information Technology Project Manager to work with our federal client. On this project, you will provide subject matter expertise to execute NIST, FISMA, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), FedRAMP, Treasury, and Internal Revenue Manual (IRM) technical Security Controls Assessments and Risk Analyses on information systems to identify risks and vulnerabilities. This position is contingent upon contract award. Day to day responsibilities include: u25cf Provide program and project management of highly complex IT initiatives u25cf Execute the hands-on manual technical NIST SP 800-53 security control assessments including any overlays (e.g. high value asset, artificial intelligence, critical software, FedRAMP, etc.) u25cf Assess the impacts of new laws, regulations, policies, and guidance on client Security Assessment requirement initiatives and advise on recommended process changes. Additionally review current client policies, guidance, manuals, and supporting tools to recommend updates and improvements, and assist with the implementation of any new guidelines u25cf Recommend process improvements and automated approaches to support testing methodologies, establishing streamlined/agile approaches for Security Controls Assessments u25cf Maintain key assessment package templates to ensure compliance with current/emerging federal guidance and lessons learned u25cf Execute security controls assessments and provide training to ensure Government staff understand and can perform security control assessments u25cf Provide subject matter expertise to incorporate threat modeling &hunting into the security control assessment process, improving the Governmentu2019s ability to proactively identify and mitigate risks u25cf Identify, develop, and implement automation solutions that enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of program operations. Evaluate current business processes, workflows, and system interactions to determine opportunities where automationu2014such as robotic process automation (RPA), workflow orchestration, data transformation tools, or other intelligent automation technologiesu2014can reduce manual workload, eliminate redundancies, and improve mission outcomes Requirements u25cf Must be a U.S. Citizen u25cf Masteru2019s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field u25cf Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification (or equivalent) required u25cf ITIL, Agile (Scrum Master/SAFe), or DAWIA Level III PM certifications are highly desirable u25cf 10 years or more of progressively responsible experience in information technology project management, systems analysis, and systems integration in large scale or mission-critical environments u25cf At least 5 years in a lead or supervisory capacity, managing multidisciplinary teams and overseeing the full lifecycle of complex IT initiatives u25cf Excellent presentation and verbal communication skills u25cf Ability to create accurate written work products by following Job Aids and document templates u25cf Ability to work under pressure and tight timelines for multiple projects with positive attitude and flexibility u25cf Knowledge of FISMA, NIST Special Publications, OMB, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and ISCM Plan development. u25cf IT security knowledge with desired Professional Certifications from the International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2, the International Society for Automation (ISA), the Project Management Institute (PMI), CompTIA, or the SANS Institute u25cf Knowledge and experience with technology risk assessments covering Webservices, network appliances and software u25cf Knowledge and experience of the IRS Enterprise Lifecycle and OneSDLC u25cf Knowledge of System Interconnections to include virtual private network (VPN) and other encryption technologies u25cf Knowledge and experience with cloud systems, CSPs, and FedRAMP requirements u25cf Project management experience, experience in monitoring and overseeing multiple tasks concurrently u25cf Knowledge/experience with Qmulos Q-Compliance, SharePoint, scanning tools, ServiceNow GRC, SPLUNK is preferred u25cf Ability to pass a federal government background investigation; the investigation will involve a credit, fingerprint, and law enforcement agency check Benefits OCT offers competitive compensation packages and a full suite of benefits which includes: u25cf Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance u25cf Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry leading provider with 3% employer contributions of the employeeu2019s gross salary u25cf Paid Time Off and Standard Government Holidays u25cf Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term disability benefits u25cf Training Benefits Salary Range: $120,000 to $140,000 yearly commensurate with experience, education, etc. About OCT Consulting OCT Consulting LLC is a Small Business (SB) providing professional services and information technology solutions to the Federal government and commercial clients. Founded in 2013, we bring the agility of operations and a management team with a track record of leading successful engagements at major Federal government agencies. At OCT, we believe in creating a work environment where employees can thrive based on their abilities, skills, and achievements. We are dedicated to providing career growth and professional development based on individual merit and fostering a workplace where everyoneu2019s contributions are valued and recognized.

Created: 2026-02-23