Project Manager

Valiant Solutions is seeking a Project Manager  to join our rapidly growing and innovative cybersecurity team!

As a Project Manager, you will lead and contribute to technical projects and assist the engineering team in maintaining quality standards.  You will manage stakeholder communications on technical projects and provide liaison services for status updates from technical resources. The Project Manager tracks task backlogs and status against customer goals and ensures quality compliance is carried out in accordance with contract performance requirements and established customer standards.

Valiant Solutions is a company that cares about its employees- we've been named one of the Best Places to Work in the Washington DC area TEN years in a row!  If you are interested in learning more about Valiant and this opportunity, we invite you to apply now! 

This position allows for 100% remote work. Remote work necessitates a high-level trust in our employees and we strictly adhere to the details found below in our Remote Work Policy. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of experience assigning and managing task resources OR an Associate's Degree and 10+ years of experience assigning and managing task resources.
• Must hold, in good standing, one of the following professional certifications, PMP, CISSP, CISA, CISM, CCSP, AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Prior experience in an IT Support environment (hardware, software, cloud), ideally a cybersecurity environment.
• Experience and knowledge to initiate, establish, and maintain methods for controlling the quality and integrity of all systems, processes, and procedures.
• Experience analyzing and building requirements for business processes, systems, and data to identify areas of improvement and recommend solutions.
• Experience developing and maintaining project plans, status reports, and other project-related documentation.
• Excellent project management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and track within transparent task management tools.
• Experience maintaining risk management plans.
• Strong attention to detail, highly organized, and able to thrive in a busy, deadline-driven

atmosphere.

• Strong ability to converse with technical and general audiences.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support to all IT customers, develop and maintain performance dashboards, and prepare reports to be submitted to the customer.
• Analyze all data and project deliverables and ensure adherence to all timeframe and budget requirements.
• Maintain all work according to program office procedures and policies.
• Manage and recommend required improvements to all project methodologies.
• Work closely with technical staff to obtain technical information needed without causing delays in technical support.
• Assist in closing all projects, perform required benefit analysis in collaboration with the project team, and maintain a record of all IT governance meetings.
• Identify and document project risks or issues and develop mitigation recommendations.
• Maintain all management agreements and prepare reports.
• Review and monitor all IT programs for program performance and perform regular corporate audits and prepare reports for the same.
• Perform regular project status calls on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Assist in preventive measures and promote and implement improvement programs.
• Plan and assess project audit results and analyze  non-conformities.
• Communicate regularly with numerous stakeholders, both Government and contractor, through regular and ad-hoc meetings.
• Ability to interact with all levels of personnel.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and adapt quickly to changing and multiple priorities.
• Energetic and forward-thinking with high ethical standards.
• A team player, trustworthy, and willing to share information.
• Able to negotiate conflict and maintain constructive working relationships.

The salary range for this position is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. It has been benchmarked in relation to the scope of the role, market rate, and internal equity. The salary for this role is expected to be in the $105,500 - $119,500 range. Where a candidate falls within the band can be determined based on one or more of the following: skillset, experience level, achievements, education, geographic location, security clearance, involvement in corporate tasks, and other non-discriminatory factors. In addition to the base salary, this role will include benefits as described below.  Valiant reserves the right to adjust the salary range, experience requirements, and position responsibilities at any time without prior notice. 

About Valiant Solutions

Valiant Solutions is a security-focused IT solutions provider with public clients nationwide. We are a HUBZone small business and we encourage all candidates who live in a HUBZone to apply. Named one of the fastest growing privately held companies by Inc. 5000, Washington Technology’s Fast 50, and Washington Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in the D.C. area, Valiant Solutions prides itself on providing its employees with great benefits and career development opportunities. As a company, we are just as committed to growing careers as we are to building world-class IT solutions, all while enjoying an unparalleled work-life balance. We are in a phase of tremendous growth and building the team that will take us to the next level. We seek people whose talents and accomplishments will contribute to a thriving company, who have the character to support their capacity, and can make a positive impact on our culture. Alongside our talented team, you’ll learn to think quickly on your feet and expand your own personal and professional skill set. Our management team will inspire you to consider new perspectives and challenge you to become a better practitioner in the fast-paced industry of IT security. We hire people we respect – and we trust them to deliver results leveraging their expertise. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment as part of a stellar team of professionals, then we invite you to apply online today.

Benefits Snapshot (includes, but not limited to)

Valiant pays 99% of the Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage for Full-time Employees

Valiant contributes 25% towards Health Coverage for Family and Dependents

100% Paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance Policy for Full-time Employees

100% Paid Certifications

401K Matching up to 4%

Wellness & Fitness Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Time On – 40 hours to pursue innovation

Valiant University – Online Education and Training Portal

Reimbursement for Public Transit and Parking

FSA programs for: Medical Costs, Dependent Care, Transit, and Parking

Referral Bonuses

Remote Work Policy 

Remote work necessitates a high level of trust in our employees. To ensure that employee performance does not suffer in a remote work environment, all employees who telecommute are expected to have a quiet and distraction-free workspace with adequate internet, dedicate their full attention and availability to their job duties during working hours, and maintain a schedule during core business hours that align with those of their coworkers and Valiant's clients. In alignment with Valiant's inclusive and engaging environment, cameras are encouraged and can be required to be on during virtual video conferences. Additionally, in alignment with the Office of the Inspector General’s effort to eliminate conflicting employment, all Valiant employees are required to disclose any current or future outside employment engagements. During onboarding and throughout employment, employees must disclose any current activities or intent to engage in outside employment or other professional activities and obtain written approval.  Employees may not solicit or conduct any outside business during core business hours for Valiant Solutions and our clients.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Valiant Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status), religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information/history or any other personal characteristic protected by law.

Physical Demands

Sitting or standing at a desk for prolonged periods of time and consistent operation of a computer. Frequent communication and exchanging of accurate information via electronic communication, phones, and in person. Occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Authorization to Share Resume and Personal Information

By submitting your resume for this position, you authorize Valiant Solutions to share your resume, as well as, personal information included on the resume, with its subsidiaries, affiliates and teaming partners for the purpose of considering you for this position and other available positions requiring comparable skills, education and experience. Should Valiant Solutions or its affiliates and teaming partners wish to initiate pre-employment discussions, you will be asked to complete an employment application and related employment documents.