Project Implementation Manager

Hill Associates is seeking a Project Implementation Manager with Excel, Microsoft Access, and Visual Basic programming skills to provide support for a high-profile Washington, D.C. federal agency. This role entails providing operational and service delivery support for network-based data and voice services that encompass financial and business analysis, report customization using Excel, Access, and VBA, ordering consultation, inventory management, and operational process improvement. This position requires a working knowledge of financial analysis and reporting, but not advanced studies in finance.

Task work includes providing basic financial support for enterprise telecommunications service offerings; vendor financial management to include auditing service provider invoices; high-level financial reporting; maintaining inventory of service requirements for budgeting and invoice validation; evaluation of vendor price proposals; internal cost recovery of services; investigating operational business and financial issues and proposing solutions; responding to customer pricing requests, adding value by identifying optimal configuration options; documenting processes and procedures and analyzing them for improvement; developing advanced Excel-based spreadsheets and manipulating them to effectively manage data sets; customizing and generating reports in response to ad-hoc queries using Microsoft Access and Visual Basic, and serving as the key telecommunication services data analytics expert on the team.

As a full-time employee, you will be part of a successful company delivering and supporting mission-critical solutions for government customers. The role requires interfacing with customer liaisons, business operations staff, technical team members, vendors, and company leadership. This position seeks a candidate who is proactive, has a passion for surpassing customer expectations, and demonstrated success working independently with minimal supervision.
 

Primary areas of responsibility

• Assist in the development, analysis and maintenance of integrated project schedules, risk registers, issue management and decision logs
• Manage projects, tasks, and schedules, as directed
• Oversee financial and accounting processes and procedures related to project activities
• Review financial aspects of business cases, contracts, procurements, billing, and management updates
• Prepare and facilitate communications, organize formal meetings for projects, and develop briefings for various stakeholders including senior management
• Maintain and administer project quality management plans for compliance to Department project management standards, practices, and methods
• Review OCIO Contractor status reports and completion of other project management activities

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in the IT industry
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in an enterprise-class environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including the ability to understand, develop and enhance Excel VBA macros, work with pivot tables, and navigate complex spreadsheets
• Proficiency with Microsoft Access and Visual Basic
• Working knowledge of databases, including the ability to use SQL and create tables via queries
• General knowledge of IP data and voice communications
• Demonstrated analytical, research, and quantitative abilities 
• Knowledge of business analysis methods and tools 
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Solid planning and organizational abilities
• Critical and creative thinker with strong attention to detail 
• Able to produce professional work products using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• U.S. citizenship; Possess or be able to obtain a favorable adjudication from a government background investigation at the Secret clearance level
• Although the role is entirely remote, preference will be given to anyone living within the DMV (District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia) region.

Desirable Experience

• Prior work in a federal government environment
• Experience working for or with a telecommunication service provider on network-based services 
• Familiarity with government financial processes, OMB reporting, etc.

 What We Can Offer You: 

Hill Associates is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other characteristics protected by law. 

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require accommodation, please contact the Hill Associates Recruiting Team at 202-656-6505 or via email at [email protected]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide reasonable accommodation.

Hill Associates offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Why Work for Hill Associates?

We are a small award winning government contracting firm with demonstrated success delivering and supporting mission critical networking solutions.

Benefits: From the first day of employment, Hill Associates offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), as well as a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time employees.

Hill Associates Recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes without regard to race, religion, creed, color, citizenship, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence.

Hill Associates uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities as an applicant, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify

Applications can be submitted electronically or by submitting a paper resume to Hill Associates Attention: HR 1 Research Ct Suite 450 Rockville MD 20850.

Disclaimer: Nothing in this job description/posting shall constitute an offer or promise of employment.