SME IV​/Project Manager; TS-SCI

Koniag Emerging Technologies, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an SME IV/Project Manager with a TS/SCI security clearance to support KET and our government customer in Adelphi, MD. The position is hybrid.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks of paid time off, and more.

This is a senior-level SME IV/Project Manager role supporting an Army customer. The position combines technical subject matter expertise with project management responsibilities, overseeing both Program Management and Test & Field Management activities. The successful candidate will manage large, complex projects while providing subject matter expertise in DoD Test and Measurement (T&M) strategy, policy, and procedures.

The SME IV/Project Manager will oversee critical Army programs while providing technical expertise in test and field management. Principal responsibilities include:

• Support large projects or significant segments of large complex projects from concept through implementation.
• Analyze complex project-related problems and create innovative alternative solutions involving finance, scheduling, technology, methodology, tools, and solution components.
• Provide a single point of contact for assigned projects, interfacing with all stakeholders including end users and project sponsors.
• Review requirements to define project scope and objectives.
• Develop detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports.
• Plan and facilitate project meetings, ensuring effective project tracking and analysis.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and review project deliverables.
• Support integration of vendor tasks and review vendor deliverables.
• Acquire necessary computer network access compatible with unique Government Systems and software.
• Manage DISA Direct Order Entry ("DDOE"), Telecom Inventor Billing Information ("TIBI"), and related systems.
• Prepare monthly DISA Direct Order Reports including details on equipment orders, repair services, and SIM card activations.
• Track accomplishments, objectives, funding expenditures, Unliquidated Obligations, and overall progress.
• Provide subject matter expertise in DoD Test and Measurement (T&M) strategy, policy, practices, and procedures.
• Develop integrated program strategies for Specialized Mobile Communications projects, including test schedules and procedures.
• Analyze program effectiveness and identify critical areas and budget impacts of changes in test resources.
• Provide Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) services, analyzing integrator and software documentation.
• Support preparation and submission of test-related documentation including Key Performance Parameters.
• Conduct Test and Evaluation Research to support operational tests and evaluate data collection.
• Coordinate test readiness reviews and provide recommendations to the COR.
• Develop test input for milestone briefings, charts, documentation, and program updates.
• Prepare monthly Integrated Program Status Reports.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience in project management and/or test management for DoD programs.
• 5+ years of experience with DoD Test and Evaluation processes and procedures.
• Active SSBI clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Experience managing complex technical projects from concept through implementation.
• Demonstrated experience with DoD test management and evaluation methodologies.

• Current Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Proven ability to manage large projects or significant segments of large complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of DoD Test and Measurement (T&M) strategies, policies, practices, and procedures.
• Expertise in developing integrated program strategies for technical projects.
• Advanced analytical skills to evaluate complex project and test-related problems.
• Experience with project planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and financial tracking.
• Proficien…