• Project Management Systems Support Analyst

    OCT Consulting, LLC (Washington, DC)


    Project Management Systems Support Analyst (15.23)

     

    OCT Consulting is a business management and technology consulting firm that supports Federal Government clients. We provide consulting services in the areas of Strategy, Process Improvement, Change Management, Program and Project Management, Acquisition/Procurement, and Information Technology.

     

    Responsibilities and Duties

     

    OCT currently has an opening for a Project Management Systems Support Analyst to work with a technology division within the office of a federal client. The Systems Support Analyst will manage project documentation, facilitate Agile processes, and ensure effective stakeholder coordination and project execution.

    Day to day responsibilities include:

    + Administration:

    + Administer SharePoint or MS Teams sites and other tools storing team documentation to ensure adherence to governance standards regarding data stewardship.

    + Facilitate meetings and document due outs and action items.

    + Provide other administrative support as needed.

    + Coordinate meetings with stakeholders and clients including observations supporting audits.

    + Regularly meet with the client to communicate schedules, milestones, and risks associated to the implementation and/or operation of the system.

    + Scrum Master:

    + Facilitate daily standup/scrum meetings; sprint/kanban planning; scrum of scrum/cross team meetings; product backlog refinement meetings; sprint reviews/demos; team sprint/kanban retrospectives.

    + Support requirements documentation.

    + Document standard operating procedures & internal processes to support team and Agile best practices.

    + Provide Agile training to new team members.

    + Facilitate project closing and document lessons learned.

    + Project Support:

    + Provide and adhere to established project management best practices as identified in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).

    + Consult and assist in enforcing project scoping.

    + Support quality control of project deliverables and customer service.

    + Support internal and external audits of financial systems.

    + Assist in generating monthly project review slide decks and briefings.

    + Generate project status update documents.

    + Facilitate risk management best practices.

    + Maintain project schedules and communicate schedule, milestones, risks, mitigation strategies, and resource information with the client to promote awareness and for updates to the IMS.

    + Communicate project status.

    + Support government staff with identifying, monitoring, and mitigating risks and issues.

    + Maintain status of product backlogs.

    + Obtain stakeholder feedback to ensure products are meeting user goals.

    + Bring recommendations to promote process optimization and organizational growth to government staff as deemed necessary.

    Requirements

    Qualifications/Requirements

    + Must be a US Citizen.

    + Must hold an active DoD Top Secret (TS) clearance.

    + Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Project Management, or related field.

    + Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in supporting project management, Agile methodologies, administration, and stakeholder coordination.

    + Prior experience in Agile environments, particularly as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach, facilitating Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog refinement.

    + Ability to train and mentor team members in Agile best practices.

    + Experience with Agile project management tools.

    + Knowledge of Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and Agile Practice Guide principles.

    + Proficiency in SharePoint, MS Teams, and other collaboration/documentation tools preferred.

    + Experience managing meeting coordination, action tracking, and audit-related documentation.

    + Strong organizational skills to ensure governance compliance and maintain accurate project records.

    + Excellent communication and facilitation skills.

    + Current PMP (Project Management Program) certification is highly desirable.

    + The primary place of performance will be at client facilities in the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA)/ National Capital Region (NCR).

     

    Benefits

     

    Benefits

    OCT offers competitive compensation packages and a full suite of benefits which includes:

    + Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

    + Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry leading provider with 3% employer contributions of the employee’s gross salary

    + Paid Time Off and Standard Government Holidays

    + Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term disability benefits

    + Training Benefits

     

    Salary Range: $100,000-$125,000 yearly commensurate with experience, education, etc.

     

    About OCT Consulting

     

    OCT Consulting LLC is a Small Business (SB) providing professional services and information technology solutions to the Federal government and commercial clients. Founded in 2013, we bring the agility of operations and a management team with a track record of leading successful engagements at major Federal government agencies.

     

    At OCT we believe in creating a work environment where employees can thrive based on their abilities, skills, and achievements. We are dedicated to providing career growth and professional development based on individual merit and fostering a workplace where everyone’s contributions are valued and recognized.