IT Project Manager

IT Project Manager

TS/SCI with Polygraph Required

Salary Range: $154,000 - $187,000 per year

Ops Tech Alliance (OTA) is seeking an experienced Information Technology Project Manager (IT PM) to lead the successful delivery of complex IT initiatives. In this role, you will oversee the full project lifecycle—from planning and initiation to execution and completion—ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with customer and organizational goals.

As the primary liaison between cross-functional technical teams and the customer, you will translate strategic objectives into actionable project plans, manage resources, mitigate risks, and ensure all deliverables meet technical requirements, quality standards, and compliance obligations. This is a leadership position that requires strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills to drive results in a fast-paced environment.

THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cross-functional teams, including Systems Engineers, Software Developers, Analysts, Administrators, Security Specialists, and QA Engineers
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate all project phases and activities to ensure timely, successful project delivery
• Serve as the primary interface between business stakeholders and technical teams, clearly communicating objectives, progress, risks, and dependencies
• Monitor, document, and regularly report project progress to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment on project status, risks, schedule, and budget
• Identify and mitigate risks proactively, implementing corrective actions and adjustments as necessary to maintain project momentum
• Oversee adherence to IT security protocols, quality assurance processes, compliance requirements (DoD M), and contractual obligations
• Facilitate regular stand-ups, cross-team integration sessions, and technical exchanges to maintain effective team communication and coordination

Required Qualifications

• Top Secret security clearance with polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, software engineering, computer science, information technology/systems, or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years of experience managing information technology projects, particularly in federal, DoD, or Intelligence Community (IC) environments
• Proven experience leading cross-functional technical teams
• Demonstrated proficiency in managing projects through agile methodologies and familiarity with software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with an ability to clearly convey complex technical information to diverse audiences

Preferred Qualifications

• PM Certification Level III DAWIA or PMI PM certification or equivalent experience
• SDLC, and/or DevSecOps experience
• Demonstrated information technical skills – e.g. computer systems, software development, and IT infrastructure
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, DAWIA Level III PM certification, or equivalent
• Advanced understanding of DevSecOps practices and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
• Experience managing projects in cloud environments, particularly AWS or Azure
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks including RMF, FISMA, and NIST standards

Company Overview

Ops Tech Alliance (OTA) was founded by former National Security and Special Operations professionals with over 100 years of combined experience, and was formed with a singular focus: to bridge the gap between operations and technology to enable mission success. We are a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

Team Member Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Work-life Balance

Our employees have achieved incredible things working on some of the most important technology and security projects in locations around the world to safeguard national security. We focus on hiring top talent and we want you to join our team.

OTA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.