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Senior IT Project Manager (Hybrid Schedule)

Employer
Westat
Location
Rockville , MD
Closing date
Sep 9, 2022

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Job Details

Westat is an employee-owned corporation providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than 2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC.

We are seeking an experienced Senior IT project manager to support the full life cycle needs of health research projects and contribute to business development activities. You will collaborate with domain experts, program managers, and other IT professionals to formulate and implement IT solutions that reflect an understanding of business issues, as well as IT strategies, problems and priorities. You will also provide oversight of other IT project managers within a health research portfolio. You will work with project stakeholders to develop and refine business objectives, project scope, assumptions and constraints. You should have proven ability to manage staff, and ensure the quality of all IT activities, including coordination with other IT teams. You should have knowledge of the software development lifecycle and project management practices and tools. Successful candidates will have an entrepreneurial spirit combined with strong architectural and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills are necessary in addition to proposal writing strength with the ability to offer innovative IT solutions. 

We work with leading edge technologies and are always looking to integrate new technologies where these can improve throughput, quality, or scalability. We are looking for someone who thrives in an environment of constant learning. We apply an agile development methodology with a continuous integration process including automated test and deployment. 

This role is based at Westat's Rockville, Maryland and enjoys a hybrid work schedule with several days on-site each week.

Job Responsibilities
·    Partner with domain staff and specialists to determine and manage the IT resource needs and supervise staff with a diverse portfolio of research projects.
·    Keep abreast of current and emerging technologies and best IT practices.
·    Develop technical application systems designs and approaches for proposals and projects.
·    Supervise IT professionals who are well-versed in various proprietary and open-source software such as cloud, web technologies, data analysis and visualization, mapping and GIS (Geographic Information System), study and operations management, and data collection modes spanning web, mobile, telephone, interactive voice response, and in-person administration.
·    Assist with writing and budgeting for IT activities associated with projects, tasks, and proposals.
·    Proactively maintain knowledge of IT trends, software, and systems related to social and scientific research, routinely identifying processes and new technologies to improve quality and scalability. 
 
Basic Qualifications
·    A bachelor's degree and at least 10 plus years of relevant experience, including a strong track record of managing IT tasks and teams, is required.
·    Experience with and knowledge in the design and analysis of research projects, including understanding of issues associated with privacy and security compliance.
·    Experience in developing and managing budgets and project schedules, as well as tracking progress and controlling scope creep.
·    Proven written and oral communication skills, including support for project management reporting, project documentation (requirements, specifications, design documents), proposals with the ability to influence at management level.

Preferred Qualifications:
·    Strong project management experience working on large, cross-functional projects with evolving requirements 
·    Demonstrated organizational ability, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a team environment.
·    Demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills are key in addition to proposal writing strength with the ability to offer innovative IT solutions.
 

Westat offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program focused on wellness and work/life balance. Eligible employees may participate in:
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Vacation Leave
  • Sick Leave
  • Holiday Leave
  • Professional Development
  • Health Advocate
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Travel Accident Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account

 

Protecting the health and safety of our employees and survey participants is a top priority for Westat. As a federal government contractor, Westat will require Westat staff, regardless of work location, to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon hire and to follow all safety protocols, subject to approved accommodations under applicable law.

Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Company

Westat, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC, is an employee-owned research corporation serving agencies of the U.S. Government, state and local governments, businesses, and foundations. We conduct surveys and program evaluations, provide statistical research, and offer related services. Our multiproject environment provides career opportunities in health, energy, education, transportation, the environment, human services, and the workforce. We combine the relevant research area expertise

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Location
1600 Research Blvd
Rockville
MD
20850-3195
US

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