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The IT Project Manager will provide project management support to DHS Security Team, focusing on security audits. The position is accountable to the Project Management Officer, DHS Security Officer, and the supported system business owners.
Provide project management consultation to the DHS security team.
Work closely with other project managers, vendors, business analysts, architects, developers, and subject matter experts on the agency systems support teams.
Plan and create audit/compliance project schedules, monitor progress of activities against plan, assess work performed by the audit engagement team, and ensure engagements are completed in conformance with audit policies and procedures.
During the initiation of audit projects, assist the team and clients in identifying the most effective strategies to achieve objectives. During the planning phase, develop audit management tools, including plans for scope management, risk assessment, communications, change control, and performance measurement and tracking.
During the execution of compliance projects, monitor performance and report project status, including major milestones and potential risks.
Near the end of the project, use verification processes to ensure that the effort has delivered what the client expected and conduct a lesson learned session.
Promote and support Project Management Office policies and processes.
Job Duties:
Develop a security audit portfolio workstream plan that includes milestones, tasks, activities, and timeline.
Direct project team members to take necessary action to achieve the goals and objectives of projects.
Work with PMO and quality assurance team to use established project standards, procedures, and quality objectives.
Work with senior project management to identify specific opportunities or weaknesses within assigned security projects and make specific change recommendations to structures, processes, or people to improve project performance.
Provide work direction and leadership to assign audit projects, including scheduling, assignment of work, and review of project efforts.
Monitor audit project milestones and critical dates to identify potential jeopardy of project schedule. Identify ways to resolve schedule issues. Keep management aware of the situation.
Assess variances from the project plan, gather metrics, and develop and implement changes as necessary to ensure that the project remains within specified scope and is within time, cost, and quality objectives.
Conduct formal review with business sponsor at project completion to confirm acceptance and satisfaction.
Provide the team with constructive feedback as it pertains to project performance.
Develop and maintain a productive working relationship with project sponsors, vendors, and key clients.
Minimum Qualifications:
3 years' experience leading projects with information security or compliance focus (occurring in the last 3 years).
Experience in information security principles and standards such as NIST 800-53, IRS Pub 1075.
Bachelor?s degree in related field or specialized training and 3 years of IT project management experience.
PMP certification from PMI or equivalent certification.
Expert level hands-on experience with MS Project, MS Visio, SharePoint 2013, and MS O365.
Master?s degree in related field or specialized security certifications.
Experience within the last 3 years leading/coordinating vendor managed/ audit projects.
Executive level written and oral communication skills.
Experience working in state government.
Experience in Health and Human Services Systems, eligibility projects, and business processes.
Experience working in an outsourced environment.
Bachelor?s degree in related field or specialized training and 3 years of IT project management experience
Required
Master?s degree in related field or specialized security certifications.
Highly desired
Leading projects with information security or compliance focus (occurring in the last 3 years).
Required
3
Years
Information security principles and standards such as NIST 800-53, IRS Pub 1075.
Required
Expert level hands-on experience with MS Project, MS Visio, SharePoint 2013, and MS O365.
Required
3
Years
Project Management experience
Required
3
Years
Experience within the last 3 years leading/coordinating vendor managed/ audit projects.
Required
3
Years
Experience working in state government
Highly desired
3
Years
PMP certification from PMI or equivalent certification (MUST UPLOAD CERTIFICATION)
Required
Experience in Health and Human Services Systems, eligibility projects, and business processes.
Highly desired
3
Years
Experience working in an outsourced environment.
Highly desired
3
Years
Why Work with Us
Benefits
At Cook Systems, we don't just offer jobs we build futures. Our team is the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to supporting you with benefits that go beyond the basics. We want you to feel secure, valued, and empowered from the very beginning of your journey with us. When you join Cook Systems, here's what you can look forward to:
Your Health, Your Way: Choose from two comprehensive medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield, complete with dental and vision coverage. With access to one of the nation's largest networks, you'll get the care you need for yourself and your family wherever life takes you.
Peace of Mind, Every Step of the Way: Protect what matters most with life, critical illness, and accident insurance through Unum. Because your loved ones deserve security no matter what the future holds.
Flexibility for Life's Needs: Save money and plan ahead with a Flexible Spending Account and Daycare FSA through Navia, helping you manage healthcare and dependent care expenses on your terms.
Bridging the Gaps: Unexpected costs? No problem. Our Health Gap Insurance through Sunlife helps ensure you're covered when it counts.
Your Future Starts Now: Dream big with our 401(k) retirement plan through The Standard. After just six months, you will be eligible to participate, because your future deserves a strong foundation.
At Cook Systems, you're not just another employee you're family. Here, your ideas matter, your contributions shine, and your career will thrive. Together, we innovate, grow, and celebrate success every step of the way. Are you ready to be part of something bigger? Let's build the future together at Cook Systems.