Project Management Practitioner Position Available In Charleston, South Carolina

Project Management Practitioner Ignite Digital Services Charleston, SC Are you searching for an opportunity to take your career to the next level? Ignite Digital Services is a fast-growing digital transformation company specializing in data and systems integration solutions for the national security sector. Our small business applies data science, program management and technical consulting expertise to help clients implement data-driven approaches that maximize operational efficiencies. We’ve redefined what it means to be a leader in our industry by creating and maintaining effective and rewarding working relationships with our clients, partners and internal team members. Our company culture is built upon a team-based approach, which offers continuous opportunities for personal growth and innovation, while providing unmatched value to our clients. Perks of Working at

Ignite Digital Services:

Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO Education stipends and referral bonuses Compelling work with the U.S. federal government Strong emphasis on volunteer and community engagement Opportunity to shape the future of our industry Supportive colleagues and management who invest in your growth Ignite Digital Services is seeking a Mid to Senior Level Program Management Consultant to support our Government clients with program planning and financial reporting for the portfolio of quantum physics research projects within NIWC Atlantic. The ideal candidate has a technical background and experience working in Navy Working Capital Funded Commands providing project management and acquisitions support. This role will work directly with the Technical Lead and Principal Investigators to manage resources, acquisition strategy, contracts, procurements and finances for the portfolio of quantum projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Work alongside the IPT Tech Lead and PIs to develop cost estimates and manage spend plans for each project within the portfolio. Act as project manager organizing team taskings across the portfolio of projects ensuring alignment on actions across the projects, managing the product backlog, and ensuring milestones are met. o Acting as Scrum Master for agile development and project tracking Responsible for defining deliverables, and generating those deliverables for S&T programs Interface with program sponsors to ensure deliverables and objectives of the projects are accurate and met. Support discussions regarding the maturation and integration of technologies into existing and new Programs of Record. (Technology Road-Mapping) Support engineering discussions regarding system architecture, testing and evaluation plans, potential transition paths, and technical maturity readiness assessments. Act as stand in for the Principal Investigator in engagements with high-level stakeholders (Program Managers, O6 and above, SES level stakeholders)

Qualifications:

8+ years’ experience supporting Department of Defense acquisitions in a systems engineering role Education – Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent technical field Familiarity with project management and collaboration tools. i.e. Jira, Confluence, MS Projects Candidate must have a strong understanding of DoD organization structure an familiarity with various program offices and acquisition commands. Experience supporting programs through various phases of the acquisition lifecycle Familiarity with various network systems, IL4-7 Familiarity with Navy and

USMC C5ISR

systems o Knows generally how people use communications within the Navy and Marine Corps o Knows basic SIGINT Experience developing procurement strategies for services and materials contracts

Salary:

100k+ dependent on education and experience

Schedule:

5 days in office Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Ignite Digital Services is a Small Business committed to providing exceptional service to government agencies at competitive prices. The capabilities and experience of our staff and our extensive industry relationships distinguish Ignite Digital Services among government contractors. Ignite Digital Services is an EEO/AA/Disability/VETS Employer. Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status, or any other protected status. For individuals who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://bit.ly/2XqZoLM (CA) or https://bit.ly/3Eo922f (SC) or contact Human Resources. Ignite Digital Services will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal employment opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will Ignite Digital Services require, in a posting or otherwise, U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract. OFCCP’S Pay Transparency Rule EEO is the Law Poster