Project Manager

ECS is seeking a Project Manager to work in our Fairfax, VA office. 

Responsibilities include:

• Assist in the development and maintenance of project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Track project progress, monitor tasks, and report on status to the project team and stakeholders.
• Facilitate project meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas, distributing minutes, and tracking action items.
• Support the management of project documentation, including requirements, design specifications, and test plans.
• Assist in identifying and escalating potential risks and issues to the senior project manager.
• Coordinate communication between project team members, stakeholders, and external vendors.
• Support the creation of project reports, presentations, and other communication materials.
• Ensure adherence to established project management methodologies and processes.
• Assist in change management activities and impact assessments.
• Support project closure activities, including documentation archiving and lessons learned.
• Produce and contribute to the following deliverables:
  • Updated Project Schedules (e.g., Gantt Charts)
  • Project Status Reports (weekly/bi-weekly)
  • Meeting Agendas and Minutes
  • Action Item Lists and Tracking Reports
  • Risk and Issue Logs (updated regularly)
  • Project Documentation (e.g., requirements, design docs, test plans, user manuals)
  • Communication Plans and Materials
  • Lessons Learned Documentation
  • Project Closure Reports

Salary Range: $90,000-$15,000

General Description of Benefits

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Project Management, IT, Engineering) or equivalent practical experience.
• 2-4+ years of experience in project management in government acquisitions or similar experience in private industry.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, strong communication (written and verbal), ability to work collaboratively, problem-solving aptitude.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, Asana]), Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
  
  

Desired Skills

• Entry-level project management certifications (e.g., CAPM).