Project Manager (PM II)

NexGen Data Systems is seeking a Project Manager II (PM II). The Project Manager II manages strategy, personnel, infrastructure, policy enforcement, emergency planning, security awareness, and/or other resources. Coordinate the efforts of subordinate SMEs including approval of and compliance with Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); coordinate with Naval Network Warfare Command (NNWC) teams to maximize effect of analysis of Flank Speed-generated data; and provide day to day leadership and guidance to all members of the Operation Flank Speed Effort. The Project Manager II shall facilitate delivery of OFS Program Management tracking / artifacts / documentation to the COR or his / her designated representative.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support for centralized preparation of all contract-related deliverables, and ensure contractor deliverables are aligned with critical agency priorities.
• Provide financial management support for centralized tracking, analysis and reporting all contract related funding, costs, and expenditures required the execution of this contract.
• Prepare monthly status/progress report for contract tasks
• Prepare monthly contract financial reports
• Prepare technical reports as required by specific projects
• Provide contract tracking deliverables to the COR monthly
• Liaison between contractor workforce and NNWC leadership for administrative purposes
• Ensure all contractor tasks are accomplished in a timely manner and that the proper support is being delivered
• Ensure product delivery is in alignment with intended government outcomes
• Deliver and maintain all TTPs/SOPs and exceptions assigned by government lead
• Coordinate and deliver additional tasking as assigned by OFS government leads; ensuring product delivery is in alignment with intended outcomes
• Have knowledge to effectively oversee contractor workforce AND augment contractor workloads while performing the following functions:
• Managing Azure identities and governance
• Implementing and managing storage
• Monitoring and conducting back-up to Azure resources
• Configuring and managing virtual networking
• Be familiar with the hierarchal structure utilized in SharePoint sites hosted in Flank Speed
• Provide support for Teams Live Events as requested
• Monitor Microsoft 365 Admin Center for service-related incidents, outages, and feature releases
• Monitor Azure Information Protection data labels and controls
• Participate in various ITSM roles and activities (as required) including but not limited to change management, incident management and problem management
• Monitor, analyze and respond to alerts from M365 SaaS cloud operational and security tools and services
• Analyze SaaS cloud operational performance and trends, and support applications and systems on premise, in cloud, inclusive of network, server, and endpoints
• Deploy and manage virtual machines in Azure to support a large user base
• Provide technical support to the Enterprise Flank Speed Tier 2 service desk for troubleshooting issues as required
• Review and provide recommendations regarding group policy and end user software
• Provide recommendations regarding hierarchal management of SharePoint sites hosted in OFS

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Desired/Required Skills:

• Active Department of Defense Secret security clearance required.
• Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)
• Experience managing 30+ people
• 12 years IT experience with MS365 Software as a Service offerings, cloud applications, and network management
• Extensive understanding of operating systems and networking
• Organizational skills
• Capable of managing multiple projects
• Great communication skills (oral and written)
• Azure Fundamentals Certification
• Microsoft 365 Fundamentals Certification
• Comprehensive understanding of cloud computing and networking
• Azure Firewall Knowledge
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite and PowerShell
• Experienced in the administration of Microsoft SharePoint

About the Company:

NexGen Data Systems is an emerging technologies focused company providing expert systems and network engineering solutions to the Department of Defense. NexGen Data Systems promotes a culture of knowledge and career advancement through continued learning, keeping our team current on the latest advances in systems and networking, and enabling our team to provide the best available solutions to our clients.

Benefits:

• Company covers 100% of premiums for the employee’s medical, dental, and vision insurance and subsidizes premiums for spouse and dependents.
• Company provides short and long term disability plans.
• 401(k) match up to 10% of the employee’s salary contributions to 401(K) plan.
• Comprehensive training and development program.
• 11 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) accrual level starts at 15 days annually.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

NOTE: US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. In order to be qualified for this position, you must be able to obtain and maintain a United States Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. We are unable to sponsor Visas at this time. NexGen Data Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.