Software/Hardware Project Manager

1 month ago

Fort Meade Maryland, Anne Arundel County, MD, United States National Security Agency Full time
NSA is in search of Computer Science professionals to actively engage in technical assignments in conjunction with leading technical teams to solve complex problems, test innovative approaches and research new solutions to storing, manipulating, and presenting information. Apply your computer science expertise to projects that seek to create new standards for the transformation of information. If you want to develop technologies and tools and be a part of cutting edge innovations, join our team of experts Help protect national security interests as part of the world's most advanced team of computer science professionals The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.

Degree must be in Computer Science (CS) or related field (e.g., Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Security, Computer Forensics, Network Engineering). Degrees in Information Technology, Information Systems, Information Security, Networking (Systems Administration), and Information Assurance may be considered relevant if the programs contain, at minimum, a concentration of courses in the following foundational CS areas: algorithms; computer architecture (not network architecture); programming methodologies and languages; data structures; logic and computation; and upper-level mathematics (for example: calculus, discrete mathematics).

Relevant experience must be in engineering hardware or software over their lifecycle (i.e., requirements analysis, software design, implementation, testing, integration, deployment/installation, and maintenance) and managing IT development projects (e.g., network, software, hardware, computer security). Experience may also include programming.

FULL PERFORMANCE
Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience or a Doctoral degree and no experience. An Associate's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position Software/Hardware Project Managers leverage their knowledge and experience in Agile software development and/or hardware systems architecture to deliver software and/or hardware products and services. To successfully deliver technical systems within our environment, applicants must have a thorough understanding of the following: Agile software development lifecycle, requirement elicitation/assessment/tracking, system/software design, software development, system acquisition/assembly, testing, implementation, and deployment. They are responsible for identifying and tracking milestones, planning, allocating resources, and projecting and tracking costs and schedules throughout each lifecycle phase. They articulate vital project statuses to senior leadership, decision makers, and stakeholders in the form of briefings and written reports. Dependent on the project, responsibilities may include Hardware/Software equipment purchasing and acquisition.

Software/Hardware Project Managers play a vital role in guiding a team or multiple teams to complete the technical aspect of a scoped project by:
1. \tEngaging with customers to identify technical needs and develop requirements
2. \tEngaging with equipment vendors when necessary to get quotes, and validate costs and specs as part of purchasing and acquisition.
3.\tAssessing and tracking software/hardware system requirements and project status
4.\tLeading projects through full life cycle development in an Agile software environment
5.\tIdentifying and tracking project milestones
6.\tPlanning and allocating resources
7.\tProjecting and tracking costs and schedules
8.\tArticulating project status to decision makers and stakeholders The ideal candidate is someone with a desire for continual learning, Agile knowledge/experience, SDLC knowledge/experience and who possesses strong communication (oral and written) skills for an audience of varied technical background and seniority, problem-solving, analytic, interpersonal skills, and is:

- Motivated
- Accountable
- Adaptable
- Detail-oriented
- Customer service & requirements oriented
- Able to work effectively (independently and/or within teams) across functional areas in a collaborative environment
- Able to manage multiple tasks with competing timelines and deliverables
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of tools (i.e., Word, Excel)

Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas is desired:

- Computer Science
- Computer Security
- Computer Forensics
- Network Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Software Engineering
- Systems Engineering
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering

Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or DAWIA certifications are preferred.

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