Project Manager - Mid

DRT Strategies delivers expert management consulting and information technology (IT) solutions to large federal agencies, the U.S. Navy, state and local government and commercial clients in health care, technology, and financial services industries.
The three letters of our name, DRT, stand for Driving Resolution Together, which is the core philosophy on which the company was founded. That is, we collaborate with our clients to solve their most pressing challenges - together.
We are problem solvers dedicated to your success, combining Fortune 500 experience with small business responsiveness. We have established a reputation with our clients as a forward-thinking consulting firm with demonstrated success in implementing solutions that lead to meaningful results. Our world-class consultants unite people to work collaboratively to achieve project goals and make vision a reality.
What you will be supporting:
FDA OIMT organization, the Division of Infrastructure Operations (DIO) currently has a management services branch that provides program management support based on best practices and maintains DIO’s broad IT portfolio. The DIO program management team works in close conjunction with the Division of Engineering and Implementation (DEI) and FDA centers in providing the hardware, software, facilities, and service components that support the delivery of FDA Business Systems and IT-enabled processes.
What are we looking for?
The PM will provide project management services for ODT IT Infrastructure projects. Here are the objectives.
- Provide program and project management support services for the FDA ODT infrastructure projects lead by the DIO and DEI teams
- Manage IT projects that allows FDA to pursue its strategic operations and modernization efforts by ensuring plans are implemented on schedule, within budget, and within scope
- Provide decision support information using the ODT portfolio, dashboards and continually support the FDA EPLC intake review process using the EPLC framework and best practices to ensure the quality of IT Products through improved project management processes
Fun stuff you will do on the job:
The PM is expected to support multiple IT projects within the DIO and will perform the following:
- Support the development of Concept Development, Project Initiation, planning, preparing and overseeing project schedules
- Maintain spreadsheets to track cost expenditures, interacting with various points-of-contact for specific tasks regarding progress, issues and concerns, preparing reports and briefing management in support of project goals, developing and reviewing requirements and monitoring their implementation and applications to ensure that business needs are met
- Provide business and technical expertise to assist in planning and managing FDA projects, providing technical writing capabilities in support of technical and program management project decision-making, and monitoring program status and relating any trends regarding status of the program as they become known.
- Support the Enterprise Performance Lifecycle (EPLC) phases of the projects led by the DIO and DEI branches.
- Support any other tasks assigned by Task Order PM and DRT Manager
This is you:
• Must have or be able to obtain a Public Trust
• Must have a minimum of eight years of experience managing multiple projects concurrently
• Demonstrate effective time management
• Strong attention to detail, self-starter, quick and critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong customer service skills
• High level of professionalism, diplomacy, and patience
• Ability to multitask efficiently and effectively
• Able to work independently and with teams
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management methodologies, and experience using these methodologies to implement projects within a federal government environment.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint Online and Collaboration Tools
You will wow us even more if you have these skills:
• Experience with software and hardware installation
• General knowledge and experience working with the federal government; especially the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
• PMP
Education & Training:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
DRT’s culture is reflective of our core values:

• Professionalism: Be a leader and someone your customers and colleagues can count on by taking ownership and accountability for your work. Demonstrate a solution-oriented mindset and bias for action. Show empathy, dignity, and respect for each other. Be "high minded", maintain a calm demeanor when dealing with ambiguity or adversity and stay out of the fray (i.e., avoid drama).
• Quality: Do things right and do the right thing. Pursue excellence in your work by delivering quality services and products that provide high value and return on investment (ROI).
• Teamwork: Work with each other, the customer, and DRT. Demonstrate flexibility, a positive attitude and willingness to work collaboratively to help others and share information.
• Customer Mission Focused: Commit to customer success and strive to exceed expectations by understanding the mission, executing the customer's vision, and solving challenges to drive results and achieve mission goals. Build meaningful customer relationships by asking thoughtful questions, listening, and operating transparently.
• Growth Mindedness: Commit to company, team, and personal growth. Embrace an entrepreneurial spirit by actively seeking opportunities to support new customer projects and/or solve problems. Actively work to improve your skills, learn to be comfortable with ambiguity, and be resourceful and willing to figure things out and add value.

Our culture fosters teamwork and transparency, empowering you to do great work. Our talented employees drive the success of the company – so our leadership is devoted to your success. We respect you as an individual. We recognize your contributions. We invest in your professional growth. Join us and let's continue to build your career together.
Currently due to the remote working status of the federal government, most DRT employees are teleworking from home and leveraging video conferencing along with other virtual productivity tools. Under normal circumstances, most of our positions are required to report onsite. However, DRT has not yet determined when employees will be required to return to their onsite workspaces. Please be aware that at the time a date is determined to return to the worksite, the requirement of this position may be to report in person to the work location.
DRT Strategies, Inc. (DRT) celebrates diversity and is proud to provide Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetics, disability, or protected veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, DRT complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.