Senior Project Manager – Data Science Services (Cleared)

Job summary

Description Please note: This role is contingent upon a contract award. While it is not an immediate opening, we are actively conducting interviews and extending offers in anticipation of the award. We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead data science services supporting a federal government client’s trade, analytics, and mission transformation priorities.

Benefits

Qualifications

• This role will primarily support work in the Washington, DC Metro area, with work expected at or near the client site in Ashburn, VA as required by the contract.
• Security Requirement
• Citizen with a recent DHS Public Trust, DoD Secret, or DoD Top Secret clearance, and must be able to obtain and maintain a CBP background investigation or other required government suitability determination.
• Support Agile delivery activities, including sprint planning, backlog management, prioritization, stakeholder demonstrations, and continuous improvement
• Ensure technical concepts, analytical findings, project risks, and delivery recommendations are communicated clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Support workforce transformation activities by helping teams present data science concepts, analytical products, and lessons learned to large audiences and varied stakeholder groups
• What You Will Bring (Must haves)
• Citizenship required due to federal contract
• Recent DHS Public Trust, DoD Secret, or DoD Top Secret clearance required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a CBP background investigation or other required government suitability determination
• At least five (5) years of supervisory experience
• Advanced degree, such as a Master’s or Ph.

Responsibilities

• Lead the data science services contract team in providing analytical support to address complex business questions and mission needs
• Meet with program leaders, government stakeholders, and technical teams to identify priorities, understand business processes, and guide delivery of innovative data analysis techniques
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, engineers, architects, and application developers to support development of data science reports, machine learning models, dashboards, and other analytical solutions
• Assist the team in articulating mission gap problems, process inefficiencies, and operational challenges that can be addressed through data science, business intelligence, or automation
• Oversee implementation of analytical solutions recommended by the team, including data science reports, machine learning models, visualizations, and decision-support products for agency leaders and stakeholders
• Manage project scope, staffing, schedules, risks, deliverables, and performance to ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled and quality standards are met
• Develop, maintain, and communicate work plans, project schedules, roadmaps, backlogs, status reports, and other management artifacts
• Provide expert direction and guidance to subordinate consultants, data scientists, and technical team members
• Serve as the primary point of contact to the Contracting Officer’s Representative and support ongoing coordination with the government Program Manager and other stakeholders
• Manage and control project funds and resources in accordance with contract

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Security clearance