Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible experience in information technology project and program management, systems integration, or enterprise IT modernization, including at least 8 years in senior leadership or program management overseeing large-scale, complex IT initiatives (enterprise transformations, multi-agency programs, or mission-critical system implementations)
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred or equivalent experience; Project Management Professional (PMP) or DAWIA PM Level III certification strongly preferred
Knowledge of FISMA, NIST Special Publications, OMB RMF, RMF and ISCM Plan development; IT security knowledge with professional certifications from ISC^2, ISA, PMI, CompTIA, or SANS; knowledge of IRS infrastructure and related security and enterprise processes is highly desirable
Requirements:
Lead and manage IRS IT programs and projects remotely, coordinating across lifecycle phases (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure) and ensuring on-time, on-scope, and within-budget delivery while overseeing multiple tasks concurrently
Provide strategic direction, technical guidance, and subject matter expertise across all IT project lifecycles for large-scale, complex initiatives such as enterprise transformations and multi-agency programs
Ensure compliance with federal security standards and frameworks (FISMA, NIST SPs, RMF, ISCM); perform security engineering, risk assessments, and implement encryption, VPNs, cloud integrations, and FedRAMP requirements where applicable
Collaborate with IRS business units and IT enterprise processes; utilize tools such as Qmulos Q-Compliance, SharePoint, Scanning tools, ServiceNow GRC, and SPLUNK; support cloud systems and overall infrastructure knowledge
Job description
cFocus Software seeks a SME Information Technology Project Manager to join our program supporting the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This position is remote. This position requires a Public Trust clearance. Qualifications:
Active Public Trust clearance
Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience in information technology project and program management, systems integration, or enterprise IT modernization.
Of those, at least 8 years must be in a senior leadership or program management role, overseeing large-scale, complex IT initiatives—such as enterprise transformations, multi-agency programs, or mission-critical system implementations.
Experience must demonstrate expertise providing strategic direction, technical guidance, and subject matter expertise across all phases of IT project lifecycles.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
Master’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or DAWIA PM Level III certification strongly preferred.
Knowledge of FISMA, NIST Special Publications, OMB, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and ISCM Plan development.
IT security knowledge with desired Professional Certifications from the International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2, the International Society for Automation (ISA), the Project Management Institute (PMI), CompTIA, or the SANS Institute
Knowledge of the IRS infrastructure, technologies and general support systems is highly desirable
Knowledge and experience with technology risk assessments covering Webservices, network appliances and software
Knowledge and experience the IRS Enterprise Lifecycle and OneSDLC
Knowledge of System Interconnections to include virtual private network VPN) and other encryption technologies
Knowledge and experience with cloud systems, CSPs, and FedRAMP requirements
Knowledge of IRS Business Units and IT enterprise processes organizational processes within the
Project management experience, experience in monitoring and overseeing multiple tasks concurrently lasting 4-6 months long
Knowledge/experience with Qmulos Q-Compliance, SharePoint, Scanning tools, ServiceNow GRC, SPLUNK
Knowledge and experience with technology security engineering, analysis, and assessment
Knowledge and experience with security architecture principles and system modeling
