What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Lead position at Koniag Professional Services LLC?
Job ID 2475260
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Koniag Professional Services, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Project Lead to support KPS and our government customer in the DC Metro area. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity.
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 paid time off, and more.
The Project Lead (Acquisition Specialist III) plays a critical role in providing analytical consultative services and administering programs throughout all phases of the acquisition lifecycle, including business requirements analysis, software design, system and performance testing, and implementation. This position requires a strong background in project management, acquisition processes, and a deep understanding of the acquisition and contracting domain.
The Project Lead (Acquisition Specialist III) at Koniag Government Services plays a critical role in providing analytical consultative services and overseeing programs throughout the acquisition lifecycle, from requirements analysis to implementation and testing. With a strong background in project management, acquisition processes, and relevant domain expertise, the ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring project success, managing resources, resolving risks and issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet organizational goals and acquisition requirements.
Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to :
The Project Lead will be responsible for the following tasks :
- Provide analytical consultative services required to administer programs throughout all phases of business requirements analysis, software design, system and performance testing, and implementation.
- Analyze and review budgets, schedules, and other program resources, identifying resource shortfalls and making corrective recommendations.
- Participate in analysis sessions to provide program requirements, ensuring that the business, system, software, and integration requirements meet the program needs.
- Review the business and system, software, and system integration requirements to ensure they align with program needs, considering alternatives and developing recommendations as required.
- Identify, communicate, and resolve risks, implementing proactive measures to mitigate or eliminate potential consequences that may impact the project's success.
- Identify and resolve issues to eliminate or mitigate the occurrence of consequences that may impact the success of the project.
- Research and analyze resource materials, staying up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and regulations relevant to the acquisition process.
- Monitor system tests, review test results, and identify project issues, ensuring timely resolution and adherence to quality standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers, subject matter experts, and stakeholders, to ensure effective project execution and alignment with organizational goals.
- Develop and maintain project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and post-implementation reviews.
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
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Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.
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