Junior IT Project Manager with Security Clearance

ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Junior IT Project Manager to join our team in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia (Northern) DMV area . In this role you will c reate work packages tied to milestones, identify dependencies, and schedule work . You will ensure tasks are assigned and completed on time; as well as track and report on project milestones and deliverables. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Define scope, objectives and deliverables within the network, security and cloud operations environment Assist in identifying and assessing risks related to network, security, and cloud operations; Assist in developing risk mitigation strategies; Monitor risks throughout the project. Work with stakeholders to prioritize operations tasks and engineering projects; Provide routinely scheduled reports to senior managers on task and project performance Work closely with the PMO team to maintain visibility of all tasks and projects; Provide updates on network, security and cloud operation policies, SOPs, and Best Practices to the PMO team Coordination of procurement, installation and maintenance of network, security, and cloud systems, ensuring compliance with project requirements Support the development of documentation on policies, SOPs, and Best Practices; Provide status updates and other project information and options as requested . Manage change requests related to network, security, and cloud operations; Assess the impact of changes on the project; Utilizing Change Control Boards (CCBs) to manage and control any project-related changes, ensuring effective and efficient project delivery . Define and monitor project quality standards; Conduct quality control checks Minimum Qualifications: 1 + year of experience as a Technical Project Manager and a B achelor's degree in information technology , computer science, finance, business management, or related degree Knowledge and experience applying project management best practices Experience leading small project teams Experience on projects involving Agile and DevOps processes Understanding of and some experience overseeing implementation of ITIL practices Preferred Qualifications: A Project Manager Professional (PMP) certification An Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certification Experience with Change Control Boards and change management Experience working with ServiceNow Clearance Requirements: Must have a current/active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI. The ability to obtain and maintain a DHS EOD suitability is required prior to starting this position. Physical Requirements: Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.