Project Program Associate Director

Req ID: 364866


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We are currently seeking a Project Program Associate Director to join our team in Arlington, Virginia (US-VA), United States (US).

Job Summary:

The Senior Program Manager (PM) will serve as the Government's primary point of contact and provide overall supervision and direction for all Contractor personnel assigned to the contract. The PM is responsible for the quality and efficiency of the work performed under this contract, to include technical issues and business processes. It is required that the person that fulfills this position possesses the following skills and attributes:

The PM will be responsible for overseeing the following tasks across the contract:

• Program/Project Management
• Business Intelligence and Data Analytics
• Enterprise Architecture
• Intelligence Analysis
• Configuration Management
• SharePoint Development
• Portfolio Management and Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC)
• IT Governance
• Strategic Planning
• Risk Management
• Business Process Re-Engineering
• Requirements Management

Additionally, the PM should have a general understanding/working knowledge of the following Frameworks, Methodologies, Federal Policies, Guidelines, and Mandates, Tools and Techniques:

Frameworks / Methodologies

• Agile software development framework

• Scale Agile Framework (SAFe) for Government
• Rapid Application Deployment (RAD)
• Scrum Project Management framework
• Team Foundation Server workflow
• System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Project Management Institute (PMI) Business Analysis
• Technology Business Management (TBM) framework
• Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Capability Maturity Model - Integrated (SEI CMMI)
• Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) methodologies and solutions

Federal Policies, Guidelines, and Mandates

• E-Government Act of 2002
• Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework
• Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) 2002 and Federal Information Security Modernization Act 2014
• Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA)
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
• Information Technology Management Reform Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-106, Clinger Cohen Act)
• Capital Planning Guide
• GAO Cost Estimating and Assessment Guide, 2020
• IT Investment Management (ITIM)
• Managing Information as a Strategic Resource, Office of Management and Budget
• (OMB) Circular A-130 and Appendices 1 and 2
• OMB Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC)
• Preparation, Submission, and Execution of the Budget, Circular No. A-11 and IT Budget Capital Planning Guidance, Part 55
• Presidents Management Agenda (PMA)
• Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), 7th Edition

Tools / Techniques

• Microsoft Office Professional (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, Project Server)
• Microsoft Power BI, Power Pivot, and Power Query
• Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications
• SharePoint
• MS Project Server
• Team Foundation Server (TFS)
• Remote work and virtual meeting tools
• ServiceNow
• Data analytic and data science technologies (e.g., Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft R, Tableau, Statistical Package for the Social Sciences [SPSS], STATA, Python, and SAS)

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Physical Science, or other technology discipline
  • H.S. Diploma + 4 years additional experience Equals Associate's Degree
  • Associate's Degree + 4 years additional experience Equals Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum 10 years' experience as program manager
• Active Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP certification
• Masters degree
• Top Secret security clearance (or ability to obtain one).

NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this role is $117,232 - $195,388. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. If the position offered in temporary, the position will not be eligible for incentive compensation. This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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