Program Manager Security Clearance

Position: Program Manager with Security Clearance
Responsibilities & Qualifications We are seeking a Program Manager to perform various activities to support the success of the team in providing quality IT services to USCB. REQUIREMENTS Experience
* Eight (8) or more years of progressive experience in information technology or information systems, with a minimum of five (5) years performing IT project management functions.
* Experience must include managing projects across the full system development life cycle (SDLC), from requirements definition through implementation and closeout.
* The individual must demonstrate experience managing multiple, related projects simultaneously and applying industry-standard project management practices, including schedule, cost, and risk management, in support of complex IT initiatives. Education
* A Bachelor s Degree in a discipline related to the contract work or in a business or technology related field. With a relevant Master s Degree ten (10) years general experience with at least five (5) years of specialized experience required . Fifteen (15) years of applicable experience may be substituted for degree requirements. Clearance
* Public Trust - Moderate Risk ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE AREAS PREFERRED:
* Minimum five (5) years of experience performing IT project management functions.
* Minimum three (3) years of experience using Microsoft Project for schedule development and tracking.
* Minimum three (3) years of experience applying Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies.
* Minimum three (3) years of experience performing formal risk management activities.
* Experience working in a software engineering environment following industry best practices such as CMMI, ITIL, or similar frameworks.
* Active or current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
* Prior experience supporting Federal Government IT projects or programs preferred.
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
* Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly to diverse audiences. FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Plans, coordinates, and manages IT projects and programs throughout the full project lifecycle, from requirements definition through implementation and closeout.
* Develops, maintains , and tracks integrated project schedules, cost baselines, and performance metrics using industry-standard tools, including Microsoft Project .
* Applies Earned Value Management (EVM) principles to monitor project cost, schedule, and technical performance and to support informed decision-making.
* Identifies , analyzes, and manages project risks and issues; develops mitigation strategies and tracks risk response actions throughout program execution.
* Manages day-to-day project operations, including task execution, workflow coordination, and process adherence, in addition to managing assigned resources.
* Coordinates with technical teams, stakeholders, and leadership to ensure alignment with project objectives , schedules, and deliverables.
* Implements and manages Software Process Improvement activities to enhance efficiency, quality, and repeatability of project execution.
* Ensures projects are executed in accordance with approved Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes and industry best practices.
* Prepares and delivers project documentation, status reports, briefings, and other communications for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Provides advisory support to program and project teams regarding planning, execution, risk management, and operational decision-making. The U.S. Census Bureau (USCB) is the nation's leading source of high-quality data on the population and economy, supporting evidence-based decision-making across the Federal Government, industry, and the public. To sustain and modernize its data infrastructure, the Census Bureau is establishing an enterprise Database Center of Excellence ( DCoE ) to centralize and standardize database administration services across the organization.

Census Bureau systems operate within a complex, heterogeneous IT ecosystem that includes multiple…