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Position OverviewQinetiQ US seeks an experienced Deputy Project Manager to support a federal law enforcement agency client. This role requires excellent judgment and communication skills to support project coordination, stakeholder management, and operational excellence within the agency program. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative team environment, delivering innovative data quality solutions to meet federal law enforcement mission goals.
Responsibilities Program and Project SupportAssist with all aspects of agency programs and projects to ensure compliance with technical requirements, schedule, and budgetSupport coordination of data quality initiatives across agency field officesAssist in leading interdisciplinary teams supporting operations and serve as interface with federal customers, subcontractors, and third partiesHelp develop, improve, and maintain the agency task tracker to ensure complete accountability of all tasks and current statusesAssist in the professional and technical development of fellow staffFinancial and Administrative ManagementAssist in controlling expenditures, report monthly actual performance, and create forecasts using Estimate to Complete (ETC) processesSupport Senior Project Manager with administrative documentation for subcontractor execution, procurement, and finance activitiesCreate and track purchase requisitions (PRs) for materials, software licenses, and subcontractors supporting DQI operationsAssist in coordination and logistics of Contractor Acquired Property (CAP) and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) for DQI mission activitiesStakeholder Coordination and CommunicationCoordinate and facilitate monthly teleconferences with agency field offices and their assigned data quality POCsOrganize, schedule, and provide meeting notes/minutes for all calls and meetings, including action plans and follow-upMonitor, track, and coordinate responses to agency group mailbox incoming inquiriesServe as designated contractor POC/liaison facilitating outreach and inquiries among agency staff for error analysisReporting and DocumentationAssist in generation and delivery of weekly status reports, contractor deliverables reporting (CDRLs), and program management review presentations (PMRs)Support production of finished documents including reports, broadcasts, taskings, white papers, audit forms, best practices, and accomplishment reportingHelp create and maintain repository and templates for all agency-related products with proper branding and formattingDocument clear instructions in Confluence for all agency processes and proceduresTraining and Knowledge ManagementSupport development and coordination of training materials and visualization for DHS systems of recordAssist in training federal staff in agency processes and proceduresHelp organize training sessions for end-users on agency systems and create supporting documentationSupport development of training materials to address identified data quality training gapsQuality Assurance and Audit SupportAssist in performing audits of agency Dashboards to ensure accuracy, format, completeness, and usability standardsSupport validation processes for titles, footnotes, data sources, and underlying data in agency systemsHelp leverage audit results to inform future agency priorities and areas of focusAssist in coordinating technical meetings between customers and subcontractors, recording actions and providing status updates Required Qualifications Education and ExperienceBachelor's degree in business, technical, engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience10+ years of related experience with federal customers in a program, operations, or technical support roleCore CompetenciesOrganizational skills, detail-oriented workstyle, and ability to communicate complex technical topics to federal customers, senior leadership, and interdisciplinary teamsStrong customer management skills - ability to support management of complex technical programs that are milestone performance and financially drivenProject coordination capabilities - able to work with customers to translate requirements into actionable scope and project plansBasic estimating skills - capable of working with subject matter experts to develop duration and cost estimatesTechnical SkillsExcellent computer skills with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Teams/SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)Experience with Confluence or similar documentation platformsFamiliarity with Deltek CostPoint or similar MRP/ERP software systemsStrong data visualization and reporting skillsExperience with project tracking and task management systemsProfessional SkillsAbility to readily adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentStrong self-starter requiring minimal supervisionAbility to maintain discretion and confidentiality of sensitive law enforcement informationExcellent written and verbal communication skills for federal stakeholder interactionSecurity RequirementsAbility to obtain and maintain appropriate federal security clearanceBackground investigation requiredMust be U.S. citizen Preferred Qualifications Specialized ExperienceExperience supporting federal homeland security initiatives and law enforcement clients, preferably DHSExperience with data quality management programs or similar technical operationsBackground in immigration enforcement or law enforcement data systemsExperience coordinating training programs for federal personnelProfessional DevelopmentProject Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalentDemonstrated experience successfully deploying project management best practicesExperience developing and leading collaborative team environments in federal settingsExperience with comprehensive risk management systems and best practicesLeadership ExperienceExperience coordinating cross-functional teams supporting federal government clientsExperience facilitating stakeholder meetings and managing multiple concurrent projectsExperience with federal acquisition regulatory processesStrong presentation and briefing skills for executive-level audiencesWork EnvironmentCollaborative work environment with agency team and federal stakeholdersRegular interaction with agency field offices, federal staff, and law enforcement personnelMay require coordination of emergency taskings and after-hours supportOccasional travel to federal facilities and field locationsRemote work arrangements possible with regular in-person coordination requirementsCareer DevelopmentThis Assistant Project Manager position offers excellent opportunities for professional growth within federal program management and data quality operations. You'll work closely with senior project managers and federal stakeholders, gaining exposure to complex technical program challenges while building expertise in law enforcement data systems. The role provides a clear pathway for advancement to Senior Project Manager positions while developing specialized knowledge in federal data quality management.
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If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.
QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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