Project Specialist

Responsibilities   

• Support federal program and project leads across the full spectrum of program management activities, including feasibility studies, impact analyses, market research, and position papers. 
• Develop and maintain program planning artifacts (e.g., life cycle cost definitions, implementation plans, and project schedules) and track performance through the collection and documentation of metrics, milestones, and action items.
• Conduct risk assessments and support risk management planning, including threat and vulnerability identification, response planning, and ongoing monitoring. 
• Perform cost and benefit analyses and provide technical guidance to federal staff on cost allocations and compliance with applicable regulations, departmental guidance, and federal standards.
• Facilitate business requirements gathering through interviews, workshops, and process-mapping sessions. 
  • Produce formal business requirements documentation that clearly distinguishes business needs from technical implementation requirements, and coordinate with stakeholder groups to ensure alignment with IT investment strategies and mission objectives.
• Prepare and maintain project schedules, including Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), in accordance with applicable work breakdown structures. 
  • Ensure schedules reflect current task status, resource assignments, and performance baselines, and remain accessible to program staff throughout the project life cycle.
• Develop, review, and edit a wide range of project documentation (e.g., investment proposals, business justifications, standard operating procedures, SDLC documentation, business process documentation, and technical reports). 
• Draft handbook and reference material outlining processes and best practices for federal staff use. 
  • Incorporate federal staff feedback and ensure all materials meet clarity, grammar, and federal writing standards prior to submission for approval.
• Support configuration management activities by identifying and maintaining product baselines, establishing configuration management libraries, and tracking versioned deliverables throughout the project life cycle in accordance with applicable standards.
• Prepare and deliver Weekly Activity Reports and monthly status reports, providing executive-level summaries of accomplishments, labor activity, and task status. 
• Draft stakeholder communications and presentations for federal staff review and delivery, and provide ongoing workflow maintenance and data call support, as directed.

Education and Years of Experience

• Requires Bachelor's degree and PMP certification.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in project management support, with demonstrated experience producing federal program management documentation and artifacts. 

Professional Experience and Skills 

• Familiarity with federal program management frameworks, SDLC methodologies, and OMB reporting requirements. 
• Experience with business requirements documentation, configuration management practices, and integrated schedule development in a federal contracting environment.
• Prior experience supporting federal IT programs or IT investment management is strongly preferred.

Security Clearance: Applicants selected must be eligible to work in the United States and will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to protected information.

Work Location: Remote

Benefits Offered:

• This position is paid a base salary based on job family, experience and skill level.
• Health benefits include medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans.
• Company paid Life Insurance coverage, Short-term and Long-term Disability coverage.
• Health Savings Account or Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) with discretionary company match.
• Paid time off (PTO) program and eleven (11) paid holidays.
• Additional time off benefits include parental leave, bereavement leave, volunteer hours.
• And more

Evoke is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, citizenship, national origin, ancestry sexual oriented, gender identity, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any additional.