Job Description

This position identifies project goals, objectives and scope, and creates project plan/documentation that outlines the tasks, timelines, and resources required. Works directly with the Manager and the team members (both employee and contractor), communicates with stakeholders (especially managers), manages risks and issues, and monitors progress to ensure that all projects stay on track. Provides reporting to upper management regarding status of all projects, when requested.

Responsibilities:

• Work alongside (and in conjunction with) Intake, Modeling, and Data Science team members (approximately 12) and the Manager of Intake and Modeling to develop realistic project schedules, given changing priorities and resource availability. This may involve two to three dozen customer projects at any one time, in addition to non-project deliverables with longer timelines.

• Maintain a master team calendar of deliverable due dates, and other deadlines (such as security reviews), along with leave schedules, accessible to the entire team

  • Proactively remind team members, Manager, and PCES Manager of upcoming deadlines so that those deadlines can be met ahead of schedule

  • Support the manager in allocating work across team members

• Attend IR (large investment project) kickoff meetings, then work with Intake Coordinator(s) to identify tasks and due dates for our team. Identifies potential risks and issues to share across Data Asset Services as appropriate

• Become knowledgeable of project work well enough to write status updates independently and to paraphrase and summarize

• Gain enough expertise in existing software (VersionOne, Teams, Office suite) to provide support and guidance to team members and to use independently

• Learn Postal terminology, the organization structure, and culture enough to be solely responsible for some tasks, to know who supports what, and “how things work”.

• Support the Directors’ project manager in sprint closings, periodic updates, and as needed

Required Skills:

• 7 years of experience in project and program management

• US Citizenship required by federal contract

• Ability to pass a federal agency check

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, computer science, information technology, or related fields, preferred

• Familiarity with cloud computing terminology including who the providers are, security risks, legal compliance (such as SOX), and scalability

• Familiarity with basic Data Governance, such as naming standards for data tables and attributes

• Familiarity with software development, including environments (DEV, SIT, CAT, PROD)

• Proven working experience in project management

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Excellent client-facing (other USPS teams) and internal (team) communications skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills and attention to detail

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, which includes Visio and Teams as well as PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

• Able to work independently

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employerTogether, our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEOpolicy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals withsincerely heldreligious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodation,please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy toassist All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentrequiredto provide needed reasonable accommodations. 

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process. 

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com Weare dedicated to providingthe necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.  

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is

$74,090.00 - $125,954.00Nationwide Remote Office (US99)