Computer Technologies Consultants (CTC) is seeking a Program Manager/Team Lead to support the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, MD. This is a full time, onsite position on a long term contract.

With offices in Washington DC and San Diego, CA, CTC is a leading technology company providing lifecycle IT, data analytics, cloud managed hosting services, agile software development, DevOps, Test Automation, Cyber Security, and infrastructure solutions. Additionally, we provide Professional Talent Acquisition Services as we proudly support the unique needs of U.S. Defense, Intelligence, and Federal Civilian agencies as well as Fortune 1000 companies.

Got the Government Contractor Blues? Looking for a company that cares and goes beyond just filling another contract billet? Well look no further! Experience this family-oriented company who takes pride in you and will help you grow where your passions lie. Holding many Defense & Federal government contracts around the globe, with our client you have the opportunity to take on new and evolving challenges, aim beyond what you think you are capable of and work in collaborative, dynamic, and high-tempo environments.  Our clients’ employees are their most valued asset and they invest in their people because they are in it for the long term. They are committed to your success and well-being and offer competitive benefits packages, salaries, bonus/award programs, and a high potential for professional growth and job opportunities world-wide.

Why Should You Be Interested?

• Direct hire full-time position
• Competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits
• Mid-size company with room for growth

Position Title: Program Manager/Team Lead

Position Location: NIH campus in Bethesda, MD

Daily Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the NIH COR to provide project management and administrative project support, oversee all aspects of project work based on inputs and priorities from the COR and other stakeholders and regularly report progress.
• Demonstrate ability to work with all system stakeholders including COR, system owners, business owners, and lead technical and functional teams to document, design, develop, test, and validate a system to successful implementation throughout the systems development lifecycle.
• Effectively coordinate and lead meetings with business and system owners as well as necessary stakeholders such as business users to understand and document desired system requirements and successfully implement them while maintaining consistent and effective communication regarding status, risk, and mitigating activities.
• Ensure quality in analysis, documentation, design, development, testing, and deployment as well as continuity of operations and maintenance activities.
• Provide and ensure effective financial management and timekeeping, status reporting, briefings and necessary communications and management activities to ensure milestones/tasks are met on time and within scope and budget.
• Lead and coordinate project schedule and task management activities such as ensuring proper estimation, planning, execution and tracking of iterative / agile releases.
• Provide results driven proactive leadership and initiative in managing the team to ensure all project needs are met and appropriately communicated.
• Manage resources – appropriate staffing levels, expertise and skill set, and proper training and mentoring for the contract team. Continually assess the team and work with the COR and other stakeholders to show that the team resources, schedule, and task costs are all in alignment.
• Perform effective risk management – proactive identification, evaluation, mitigation, and monitoring of risks.

Required Years of Experience (min):

• 10 years of experience

Required Degree:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Required Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of experience as IT Project Manager.
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing IT projects of similar size and complexity with same/similar technology.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Ability to work with key owners and stakeholders to ensure effective delivery for all O&M activities.
• Ability to lead a team in analyzing and adopting new technologies quickly
• Solid understanding of all parts of Software Engineering (e.g., Requirements, Design, Implementation, Testing) and the Enterprise Performance Life Cycle (EPLC).
• Minimum 2 years of experience leading projects in agile or iterative EPLCs.
• Minimum 2 years of experience leading IT projects for the federal government. 

Required Clearance:

• Candidates must be able to secure and maintain Federal Government security clearances.

Computer Technologies Consultants, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides employment opportunities for all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, age, mental or sensory differing abilities, protected veteran status, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Computer Technologies Consultants, Inc. is devoted to diversity, equity, and inclusion.