Senior IT Project Manager; NSGS

GovCIO is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to support mission‑critical infrastructure modernization programs for the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). This position will serve as a key technical leader within the PMO, driving the concurrent execution of complex enterprise network tech refreshes, Out‑of‑Band (OOB) Management system deployments, and legacy VSAT replacement programs across USCG sites. This position will be located in Alexandria, VA and will be a hybrid position.

• Lead, plan, and execute multiple parallel IT infrastructure projects from initiation through closure, focusing heavily on USCG network hardware refreshes, OOB management deployments, and legacy VSAT transitions.
• Define project scope, build detailed work breakdown structures (WBS), maintain integrated master schedules, and proactively manage critical paths to prevent engineering and deployment bottlenecks.
• Identify, track, and mitigate technical, logistical, and timeline risks early; develop comprehensive contingency plans to minimize network downtime during critical cutovers.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for USCG leadership, technical leads, and third‑party vendors, ensuring strict adherence to SLAs, delivery timelines, and military regulations.
• Manage project budgets, track expenditures, forecast financial requirements, and coordinate procurement workflows for global network hardware and connectivity services.
• Coordinate the allocation and daily tasks of network engineers, field technicians, site readiness coordinators, and security teams across various USCG deployment locations.
• Quality‑check and oversee the submission of all project deliverables, engineering documentation, change management tickets, and Monthly Status Reports (MSRs).
• Drive operational efficiencies by implementing best practices in IT project management and aligning deployments with USCG and federal architecture standards.

Bachelor's (or equivalent) with 12+ years of experience.

• Certifications:
  
  Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent federal project management certification.
• Proven experience managing large‑scale federal contracts or enterprise IT infrastructure deployments, preferably within the DoD, DHS, or USCG environment.
• Direct IT project management experience deploying Out‑of‑Band (OOB) Management architectures (e.g., Opengear, Perle, Cradlepoint) for remote network resilience.
• Solid understanding of satellite communications, specifically managing legacy VSAT hardware replacements, link migrations, and troubleshooting circuit transitions.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting technical deployment strategies and program status briefings to executive‑level government stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel (advanced formulas/pivots), and integrated PMO tools for tracking schedules, resource allocation, and performance.

Clearance Level: Must be able to attain and maintain a Public Trust

• Technical certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, ITIL) are a strong plus.
• Direct experience supporting U.S. Coast Guard missions, specifically within C5I or similar technical network directorates.
• Expert proficiency in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project management frameworks using Jira and Confluence.
• Experience managing complex procurement cycles and vendor contracts for global telecommunications and network equipment.

USD $ - USD $ /Yr.