Project Management Specialist

About the role

Booz Allen is looking for a Project Management Specialist in San Diego to support a DoD client in establishing and managing enterprise-wide Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) IT procurement vehicles. The role provides technical project management expertise, works with client leadership to manage cost, schedule and performance, and supports the development and execution of CIO-level IT Asset Management policy.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze budgets and track information using Microsoft Excel
• Collaborate to manage schedules using Microsoft Outlook
• Contribute to contractual and technical documents in Microsoft Word
• Develop presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint
• Support project schedules, task tracking and action item management
• Review technical, cybersecurity, risk, compliance or assessment documentation and identify gaps, inconsistencies and follow-up actions
• Prepare reports, presentations and documentation for leadership and stakeholders

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience supporting project schedules, task tracking and action item management
• Experience providing project or program management support in a government environment
• Ability to work independently and in a team, and to prepare reports and documentation for leadership
• Secret clearance required; applicants are subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for classified information

Nice to have

• 2+ years of experience supporting cybersecurity risk management, third-party risk management, information assurance or cybersecurity in a DoD or federal environment
• Experience with enterprise software agreements, COTS IT hardware/software/services acquisition, government contracts, acquisition law and DFAR regulations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Required skills

• Microsoft Office suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Project scheduling and task tracking

What we offer

• Projected annual salary of $55,300 to $126,000 depending on experience, education, skills and contract requirements
• Health, life, disability, financial and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs and dependent care (for full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week)
• A recognition awards program for exceptional performance