AI Project Manager

Job Description

ECS is seeking an experienced AI Project Manager to support a rapidly growing platform focused on providing data solutions that empower our Federal customers. You will guide a cross‑functional team (data architects, data engineers, developers, and functional staff) to prototype and implement state‑of‑the‑art AI solutions for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) customer. This position is located in Arlington, VA and is contingent upon additional funding.

The ideal candidate is a critical thinker, excellent communicator, self‑motivated, action‑driven, and passionate about collaborating with stakeholders on varied topics.

• Managing the end-to-end lifecycle of multiple data/AI projects from planning/ideation through to deployment/implementation
• Assessing the technical feasibility of proposed use cases by clarifying and analyzing requirements with data architects, SMEs, data engineers, and federal stakeholders
• Developing and managing strong relationships with federal stakeholders to ensure continued progress on identified initiatives
• Resolving blockers and aligning cross‑functional teams around project goals and technical requirements
• Facilitating communication of complex AI concepts and project requirements/goals to a diverse audience
• Coordinating efforts with the ECS Centers of Excellence (COE) and other corporate Cyber, Data, and AI SMEs to support use‑case development, roadmap and maturity development, and data integration
• Identifying, developing, and managing project schedules, resources, risks, priorities, and activities
• Preparing and delivering project status updates and reviews to federal stakeholders

Salary Range: $130,000–$150,000.

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.
• 7+ years of related experience managing IT/technology projects.
• Experience managing technical and strategy teams in data science, data analytics, and data management.
• Proficiency in various project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and presentation skills.

• Understanding of data management, data governance, and how data is used within AI to drive decisions
• Knowledge of AI/ML concepts, tools, and languages
• Prior professional services or federal consulting experience; experience supporting DHS preferred
• Experience managing proof of concept/proof of value life cycles
• Experience working in cloud environments, including Azure or AWS
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or other industry‑related certification
• Experience with the Atlassian Suite (Jira/Confluence)
• Interest in staying up to date with the latest trends/technologies in AI/ML
• Experience leading Agile development teams
• Expertise in managing AI/ML and Generative AI initiatives, especially with AWS or platforms and LLM technologies
• Experience building highly scalable platforms, products, or services

ECS Federal LLC is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

• Attracting and developing top talent and high‑performing teams
• Fostering an engaging, accountable, and mission‑driven culture

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