Project Planner jobs in Newport News, VA

The most security-conscious organizations trust Telos Corporation to protect their vital IT assets. The reputation of our company rests on the quality of our solution and the integrity of our people. Explore what you can bring to our solutions in information assurance, secure networks, secure enterprise messaging, and identity management.

Be a part of the Telos culture and see what sets us apart! Telos offers an excellent compensation package with benefits that include generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and 401k. Our employees enjoy more than just a great work environment!

This position will be based at Langley AFB, Virginia.

Responsibilities:

The Project Task Manager will be familiar with Information Technology (IT) concepts, practices and procedures and work with customer counterparts to plan, coordinate and manage the execution and implementation of IT/communications plans and programs, memorandum of agreements (MOA), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and other agreements. Responsibilities for managing contracts and logistics management capabilities for organizational systems will also be required. Specific responsibilities will include:

• IT Planning
  • Support IT Enterprise architecture planning, engineering, project management and configuration management to include requirement for maintaining efficient use of network devices, such as switches, routers, and TACLANES for the customers.
  • Document the approved requirements process in the Concept of Operations (CONOPs) and provide education and training on the requirements process to customers.
  • Evaluate existing projects/requirements and make recommendations to customers as to which should be continued.
  • Upon customer approval and provision of funding, continue processing and implementation of existing projects/requirements.
  • Share responsibility for Memorandum of Agreements (MOAs), Standard Operating Agreements (SOAs), and other agreements with government employees.
• Project Management/Requirements Processing
  • Process and track customer requirements, engineer solutions and manage project implementation according to customer-established instructions and guidelines.
  • Develop/Manage Enterprise Master Integrated Schedule, tracking milestones, major projects, completion dates (i.e., Microsoft Project Management type program (Gantt charts).
  • Produce Implementation Plan for approved projects and programs.
  • Implement Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Process to support organizational increase on high reliable IT services. This effort can provide: reduced costs, improved IT services through the use of proven best practice processes, and improved customer satisfaction through a more professional approach to service delivery.
• New Technologies - incorporate innovative and emerging technologies that, in the most economic and efficient manner, improve not only IT system performance and support but also mission performance.
  • Implement the approved plans and add metrics for technology insertion.
  • Coordinate of detailed proposals for implementation of new technologies required for appropriate approval and funding authorities.
  • Minimize energy consumption to meet percentage reduction requirements.
  • Follow applicable environmental energy efficiency guidelines when purchasing new hardware or electronic equipment.
  • Follow applicable environmental guidelines when disposing of hardware or electronic equipment.
  • Coordinate initial design plans with other affected installation communities (i.e. - civil engineers) to ensure compliance with environmental and energy guidelines.
  
  

Qualifications:

• An active DoD Secret Clearance is required.
• The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements to access sensitive information, which requires US citizenship.
• Associate’s Degree (preferred) in a related field or the equivalent combination of related education, professional training or work experience (4 years).
• 8 years of experience in IT Project Management (preferably in Air Force environment); 5 years with a Bachelor's Degree.
• Proficient in MS Office tools, including MS Project.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Self-starter – requires little supervision.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Knowledge of common base-level (Air Force) communication and IT systems desired.
• Familiarity with Air Force Instructions (17 and 33 series) desired, especially 33-103 and 33-104.

Telos maintains a drug-free workplace and will conduct drug testing on all applicants who have accepted an offer of employment.

Telos Corporation participates in the E-Verify program. Therefore, any employment with Telos will also be contingent upon confirmation from the Social Security Administration (“SSA”) and/or the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) of your authorization to work in the United States.

Telos Corporation and its subsidiaries are committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Telos Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at 1-800-283-1911. If you require relay service assistance, please click on the following link to review information on your state’s relay service: http://transition.fcc.gov/cgb/dro/trsphonebk.html

Telos Corporation is an EEO/AA employer.