IT Project Manager I - Top Secret Clearance

AMERICANS SYSTEMS is on the hunt for a dynamic and experienced IT Project Manager I with a TOP SECRET clearance to support our US Government client's innovative IT network and web applications at China Lake, CA. Play a critical role in a mission-driven environment and elevate your career as an empowered employee-owner with us!

As a Project Manager I, you will:

• Lead, motivate, and manage project teams, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging innovation and efficiency within project teams.
• Be a part of an empowered accountability culture where each employee-owner has a meaningful stake in the future success and growth of the company.
• Receive a robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

A Day in the Life of a Project Manager I:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, translating their needs into actionable feature requirements.
• Develop and maintain departmental procedures, standards, and guidelines for provisioning bare metal and virtual systems.
• Manage projects related to web-based applications, using PMBOK, AGILE, and SCRUM methodologies.
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, resources, budgets, and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with designers, developers, and QA teams to ensure project requirements are understood and met.
• Conduct research, installation, testing, and evaluation of hardware and software within security boundaries.
• Implement and manage change processes across all layers of the stack.
• Manage stakeholder expectations through regular updates and strategic advisory.
• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Monitor project progress, making necessary adjustments to ensure on-time and within-budget delivery.
• Understand and implement cybersecurity measures and protocols.
• Understand and leverage CI devices utilizing hardware, network, and application virtualization.
• Coordinate with QA teams to track and resolve bugs and issues.
• Create comprehensive project documentation, including feature requirements, user stories, and wireframes.
• Prepare and present detailed project reports and dashboards to senior management.

• Must have a Top Secret Clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Math, or other technical discipline OR
  
  
  
  • High school diploma + 3 years of management experience
  
  
  
  
• 8 years of overall experience with at least 3 years of management experience in an IT environment.
• Previous direct involvement in production work.
• Demonstrated management of 10-20 personnel performing IT-related tasks.
• Working knowledge of/familiarity with:
  
  
  
  • Solaris with Trusted Extensions, Linux, Windows, and networking.
  • MySQL, Oracle, data warehousing.
  • Web-based system technologies including HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, and AJAX.
  
  
  
  
• Ability to work on-site (no hybrid/remote)

Who We Are:

Founded in 1975,AMERICAN SYSTEMSis one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs and innovation we deliver excellence every day.

Company Awards:

• Forbes National Best Midsize Companies
• Energage National Best Workplaces, National
• Washington Post Best Workplaces

Veteran Hiring Awards:

• GOLD AWARD by U.S. Department of Labor HIRE Vets Medallion Program
• TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY EMPLOYER by MilitaryFriendly.com
• BEST FOR VETS EMPLOYER by Military Times

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary/hourly range for this position is $140,000 - $160,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans (including ESOP and 401k), insurance programs, and education and training assistance.