IT Project Manager II

USAC
Washington, DC
26 Feb 2025

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Why Work Here?

Our mission to achieve universal service addresses America’s current critical needs to build out broadband capabilities for telehealth, online learning, and keeping families connected. Join us and help USAC accomplish our mission to bridge the digital divide. Through its administration of the $10 billion Universal Service Fund (USF) programs on behalf of the FCC, USAC works to promote the availability of quality services at just, reasonable and affordable rates and to increase access to advanced telecommunications services throughout the nation. Additional information on USF programs can be found at: ;br>

Benefits

USAC supports our employees well beyond their salary with a system of benefits that rivals the top organizations in the country. Simply put: if you are committed to improving the lives of others, we are committed to improving yours. USAC provides low-premium, top-of-the-line medical, dental, and vision insurance in addition to disability and life coverage. Generous 401k contribution, Federal and floating holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time that increases every year. Regular telework schedule and opportunities to take professional development courses and training.

A Multicultural Team

We have actively built an organization that doesn’t just celebrate our diversity; we depend on it. The challenges of achieving universal service require creative and unique perspectives. Our accepting and inclusive community will challenge you to grow and learn from others while always recognizing the value of your contribution.

USAC employees are passionate about our mission. Our work contributes to the success of all Americans. We’ve worked together to build a culture that is collaborative, ambitious, outcome-oriented, and feedback-focused.

As USAC continues to support universal service impacting health care providers, educators, and consumers, it is critical now more than ever that we hire people equally passionate and committed to helping fulfill our mission. We are currently seeking an experienced, dynamic and collaborative professional to serve as a

IT project Manager II within our Information Technology team. Reporting to the Manager of IT PMO you will:
  • The Project Manager II conducts project management life-cycle activities for complex, high profile projects in order to drive successful execution of IT strategic initiatives.
This is an outstanding career opportunity for an individual interested in a genuine professional challenge in support of a public-spirited mission.

Working in a creative and fast-paced environment, the IT Project Manager II will serve as a strategic advisor to their stakeholders and as a lateral integrator across USAC and IT functional teams. Among others, your responsibilities will include the following:
  • Use the PMI framework and USAC IT PMO processes and standards, perform project management lifecycle activities for complex, high-profile projects.
  • Contribute to the planning and development of USAC-wide processes, tools, techniques, and measures for performing portfolio and project management, including automated tools and systems.
  • Partner with the Business Relationship Manager to define requirements, draft charters, and successfully kick off projects with appropriate stakeholders engaged.
  • Identify and engage all relevant USAC stakeholders in assigned project initiatives, ensuring status reporting and two-way communication at the team and at the functional, senior, and executive management levels.
  • Facilitate the Procurement process and manage outsourced work.
  • Lead cross functional teams.
  • Partner with Scrum Masters to drive the tactical execution of software development programs and projects.
  • Conduct knowledge management and ensure appropriate knowledge transfer as part of project closing.
  • Lead risk management and issue resolution, appropriately escalating any risks to program and project on time delivery. • Ensure adherence to internal review processes and technical standards.
  • Other specific duties as assigned.

About You

The successful candidate will excel at operating in a diverse and fluid environment, and will be crucial for the success of the Information Systems Division.
  • You have a Bachelor's Degree and/or relevant technical training.
  • You have Five (5) to Seven (7) years’ of directly related experience.
  • You have One (1) to Two (2) years’ of operational or technical leadership experience.
  • You have excellent understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
  • You strong interpersonal, written communications, and persuasive skills; comfortable and effective working with peers.
  • You have expert knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and excellent working knowledge of Project. Experience with portfolio and project management tools preferred.
  • You have thorough knowledge of business management concepts.
  • You can show strong understanding of, and commitment to, continuous business improvement processes.
  • You have experience building and maintaining cross-functional relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
  • You have experience with IT application development and architecture is desired.
  • You have knowledge of SDLC and IT solutions, desired.

Certificates
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) in good standing.
  • Certification in Agile methodologies preferred.

USAC is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. All offers of employment with USAC are conditioned on completing and passing a background and reference check. USAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No agencies, please.