Project Task Manager - Grants Management

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Strategic position within DoT OCIO supporting the Grants Enterprise Management System (GEMS) program. High visibility interaction and analysis across multiple DoT modes, as well as with OCIO. 

• Develop and implement strategies for executing sprint cycles, and conduct sprint reviews to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Facilitate requirements elicitation sessions with stakeholders. Develop and document functional requirements that accurately reflect their business needs.
• Evaluate and document business processes in cross-functional flowcharts. Identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Analyze data and develop data visualizations using Excel and Tableau.
• Develop and execute test cases for User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Research and advise on requirements for High Value Assets (HVAs), Privacy Threshold Assessments (PTAs), and issuing Authorizations to Operate (ATOs).
• Draft ATO on behalf of the agency’s Designated Approving Authority (DAA).
• Deliver progress reports to the agency’s IT governance organization.
• Research and advise on regulations and policies related to grants management.
• Research and advise on regulations and policies related to procurement integrity and the acquisition lifecycle.
• Stay abreast of government-wide IT modernization initiatives, such as Integrated Award Environment (IAE) initiative and the Quality Service Management Offices (QSMOs) initiative.
• Develop weekly status reports for various stakeholder groups.
• Document meeting minutes and action items.
• Draft monthly project status reports for delivery to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

• Bachelors degree required, Masters preferred
• 3 years experience in the areas of full life cycle grants management and administration
• Strong facilitation and leadership skills
• Knowledge of Grants Management Maturity Model
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to connect with broad range of clients and understand varying client needs

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

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