What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Project Manager position at Cayuse Holdings?
Cayuse Technologies started as a joint venture between Accenture, LLC and the CTUIR in 2006 to create a US-based alternative to offshore delivery centers as a node on Accenture's global delivery network. Cayuse Holdings was created in 2018 and is comprised of 10 family companies, in addition to Cayuse Technologies. Cayuse Holdings is headquartered near Pendleton, OR and has regional offices in Atlanta, Salt Lake City, Seattle, Honolulu, and Washington D.C. Cayuse Holdings continues to be a 100% Indian Owned Economic Enterprise and is a foremost provider of responsible sourcing/certified diversity solutions for both commercial and government clients.
POSITION OVERALL DESCRIPTION
Directly support the Division Chief for the Enterprise Production Services Division under the State Department Diplomatic Security Bureau Office of the Chief Technology Officer (DS/CTO/EPS) for critical ongoing project management tasks.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Project and Program Management support for multiple software projects for the operational environment following the DS/CTO Project Management methodology; manage projects within scope, budget, and schedule.
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Manage EPS championed special projects - software projects identifying an IT solution and software upgrades and consolidation at the enterprise level.
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Provide critical information to Senior Management to include data collection, discovery, gap analysis, cost impact analysis, and process improvement for many projects/tasks and quarterly key performance indicator monitoring initiatives.
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Manage, monitor, and report project risks, develop risk mitigation strategies, and escalate issues to the government as needed.
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Assist in the delivery of Security Authorization and Assessment (A&A) process and Risk Management Framework (RMF).
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Manage large efforts through the A&A process at DS and enable project integration with other Project Managers managing software development projects that need the Authority to Operate (ATO).
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Provide guidance and leadership to multiple teams supporting the project and ensuring a common goal is communicated and understood to deliver a quality product.
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Collaborate with intra- and inter-department resources and stakeholders to facilitate discussions and provide information dissemination in support of key mission initiatives.
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Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree - Information or Computer Systems
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Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
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Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Additional Abilities
- Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.
WORKING CONDITIONS
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Must be able to travel as needed
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Normal physical conditions
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Professional work environment
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Must work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, as needed
- Reports to: Cayuse Program Manager
Affirmative Action/EEO Statement: Cayuse Holdings (and all Cayuse subsidiaries) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive employment for all employees.
As an equal opportunity employer, Cayuse Technologies is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact our Recruiting Department at (541) 278-8200 for assistance.
