IT Project Manager

IT Project Manager

CNA, 3003 Washington Blvd, Arlington, Virginia, United States of America Req #706

Monday, October 21, 2024

PRIMARY PURPOSE

CNA is hiring for an IT Project Manager in the Chief Information Office (CIO). The CIO is responsible for supporting staff with all facets of CNA across a wide spectrum of information and technical activities.

The IT Project Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing IT and cyber-related projects, ensuring their successful delivery within budget, scope, and timeline.

This role will utilize NIST cybersecurity frameworks, GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance), and ServiceNow in managing complex projects and driving client satisfaction.

CNA fosters an inclusive culture that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Our flexible and engaging work environment encourages iterative and creative collaboration at every stage of the problem solving process.

Our employees are committed to helping clients develop effective solutions to better manage their programs through scientific, data-driven approaches.

We are looking for creative and innovative individuals to help carry out our mission.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND / OR DUTIES

Project Planning and Execution : Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope definition, resource allocation, and timeline development.

Proactively utilize ServiceNow to streamline project management processes, enhance collaboration, and improve visibility into project progress.

• Risk Management : Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Stakeholder Management : Effectively communicate with sponsors, customers, team members, and other stakeholders to keep them informed of project progress and address concerns.
• Compliance and Regulatory Awareness : Leverage expertise in NIST cybersecurity frameworks, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, Cyber Operational Readiness Assessment, and Security Technical Implementation Guides, along with Governance, Risk and Compliance principles to implement robust security measures, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive effective governance initiatives.
• Team Leadership : Manage and mentor project teams, providing guidance and support to ensure project objectives are met.
• Reporting and Documentation : Maintain project documentation and prepare regular status reports, highlighting key milestones, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Budget Management : Monitor project budgets and ensure that resources are allocated effectively to achieve project goals.
• Quality Assurance : Implement quality assurance processes to ensure that project deliverables meet or exceed sponsor and customer expectations.
• Vendor and Contract Management : Serve as the primary point of contact (POC) for external vendors, contractors, and third-party service providers.

Manage relationships, ensure alignment with project timelines, budgets, and quality expectations, and facilitate effective communication to address any issues or changes during the project lifecycle.

Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education : Bachelor's degree in information security, computer science or related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.

One or more of the following certifications is preferred : PMP, CISSP, CISM, Security+.

• Experience : Minimum 5 years demonstrated experience in IT and IT security related functions.
• Skills : Proficient with ServiceNow. Must have expertise in NIST cybersecurity frameworks and GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance).

Must know and be able to take all actions required to ensure compliance with all Government security regulations and contractual requirements embedded with each project.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to generate trust and build relationships. Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Ability to work in a dynamic environment where priorities may change rapidly. Must be able to make decisions to advise staff on appropriate actions regarding all security-related action s.

• Clearance : Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret level security clearance upon hire.
• Hybrid Work Eligibility : Due to the nature of the role, there may be on-call availability needed outside of normal working hours.

This position is eligible for telecommuting or hybrid work arrangements at the discretion of the Supervisor. Employees may be required to work at CNA headquarters or other work locations resulting in changes to the scheduled telecommuting or hybrid work arrangements.

Voluntary (But Desired) Document

Please include a personal statement as part of your application. A personal statement is a chance for us to get to know you.

The statement is your opportunity to share your goals, interests, influences and show us that you will be a valuable asset to our organization.

Please click here for personal statement guidelines - Click here. Personal statements will not be used as an elimination criteria for this position.

They will only be used to enhance a candidate's application.

CNA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service and protected veterans, or other non-merit based factors.

In addition to federal legal requirements, CNA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

These protections extend to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring practices, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training and career development programs.

For more information about EEO protections, please view the EEO is the law posters here : "EEO is the Law" Poster" , "EEO Poster Supplement" .

The pay transparency policy is available here : Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster . To be considered for hire, all individuals applying for positions with CNA are subject to a background investigation.

For positions requiring access to classified information, U.S. citizenship is required. Individuals will also be subject to an additional government background investigation, and continued employment eligibility is contingent upon the ability to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.

Other details

• Job Family Information Technology
• Job Function Career Path III - Professional
• Pay Type Hourly
• Employment Indicator (none)

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CNA, 3003 Washington Blvd, Arlington, Virginia, United States of America