Project Manager II (A)

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Who We Are: Founded in 2007, SimIS Inc. is an innovative information technology solution Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) that models future environments, requirements, and capabilities, and then secures the enterprise from internal and external threats compliant with Federal, State, and industry standard governance to ensure client mission success. Our performance standard is “excellence,” with an outcomes-based, quality focus in our services and products, guided by our core values of honesty (in word and deed), relationships (confidence and trust with clients and partners), teamwork (shared goals, mission, and purpose), loyalty (allegiance to our client and team), and importance of others (work and win as a team).
SimIS is currently recruiting for the below listed position and is this position is contingent upon award
Job Description:
The ideal candidate (will be expected to perform) will lead a comprehensive technical effort in Virginia Beach, VA, overseeing a diverse team across cybersecurity, engineering, and technical support functions. This dynamic role requires orchestrating both contractor and government site personnel, with a focus on integrating senior-level cyber security experts, electronics technicians, and systems engineers with mid-level and junior support staff. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing a team across multiple technical domains, ensuring seamless coordination between key personnel and non-key personnel while maintaining the highest standards of technical excellence. This position demands a leader who can effectively balance the complex interplay between contractor site personnel and government site personnel, while ensuring optimal resource utilization and maintaining strong relationships with both government stakeholders and contractor teams. The role requires demonstrated expertise in PMBOK methodologies, strong technical acumen in cyber security and engineering domains, and the ability to drive continuous improvement across all program areas while maintaining strict adherence to security protocols and delivery timelines.
The candidate performs the following specific assignments:

• Support the PM and provide direction for complex technical programs
• Demonstrated mastery of PMP performance
• Support the development and executes program management plans aligned with PMBOK principles.
• Systems Engineering Life Cycle (SELC).
• Technical Performance Measures (TPMs).
• Requirements analysis and management.
• System architecture and integration.
• Test and evaluation processes.
• Configuration management.
• Quality assurance standards.
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
• Proficiency in developing and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
• Expertise in Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development and management

Advanced proficiency in:

• Microsoft Project or Primavera P6
• EVMS tools (e.g., Deltek Cobra, MPM)
• Risk management software
• Requirements management tools
• Configuration management systems
• Collaboration platforms (SharePoint, Teams)

Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Engineering or equivalent with an exposure to IT topics
• At least Fifteen (15) years of post-college full-time experience with at least 8 years managing complex technical programs
• Technical and program management experience in the operation, maintenance, design, or testing of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems and equipment
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of Agile / Scrum and project management methodologies
• Motivated to independently achieve results
   

Experience Desired:

• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level III certification preferred
• Master's degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university desired
• Agile certifications (SAFe, PMI-ACP) desired.
• ITIL certification beneficial

Business development and sales support responsibilities include:

• Build client relationships and opportunities through proactive account management and effective project delivery
• Participate in internal knowledge capital and/or offerings development
• Ensure a good understanding of the sales cycle and participation in proposals to expand / identify new work
• Utilize area of expertise to identify and support opportunities (Pre-Sales / Sales Support - Proposal and RFP Response)
• Develop relationship plans to grow current and targeted accounts

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Short Term Disability (provided at no cost to you) and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Flex Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 Federal Holidays each year

SimIS, Inc. is an AA / EOE / M / F / Disability / VET / Drug Free Employer