ECS is seeking an AI Project Manager to work in our Arlington, VA office.
ECS is seeking an experienced AI Project Manager to support a rapidly growing platform focused on providing data solutions that empower our Federal customers. In this role, you will be guiding a cross-functional team (composed of data architects, data engineers, developers, and functional staff) to prototype and implement state of the art AI solutions for our Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) customer. The ideal candidate for this role will be a critical thinker and an excellent communicator and will be self-motivated, action-driven, and passionate about collaborating with various stakeholders on varied topics.
Job responsibilities include:
- Managing the end-to-end lifecycle of multiple data/AI projects from planning/ideation through to deployment/implementation
- Assessing the technical feasibility of proposed use cases by clarifying and analyzing requirements with data architects, SMEs, data engineers, and federal stakeholders
- Developing and managing strong relationships with federal stakeholders to ensure continued progress on identified initiatives
- Resolving blockers and aligning cross-functional teams around project goals and technical requirements
- Facilitating communication of complex AI concepts and project requirements/goals to a diverse audience
- Coordinating efforts with the ECS Centers of Excellent (COE) and other corporate Cyber, Data, and AI SMEs to support use case development, roadmap and maturity development, and data integration
- Identifying, developing, and managing project schedules, resources, risks, priorities, and activities
- Preparing and delivering project status updates and reviews to federal stakeholders
Salary Range: $130,000-$150,000
General Description of Benefits
Preferred Qualifications- Must be a US Citizen.
- Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.
- 7+ years of related experience managing IT/technology projects.
- Experience managing technical and strategy teams in data science, data analytics, and data management.
- Proficiency in various project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, etc.).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent leadership, team management, and presentation skills.
Skills Required
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.
- 7+ years of related experience managing IT/technology projects.
- Experience managing technical and strategy teams in data science, data analytics, and data management.
- Proficiency in project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent leadership, team management, and presentation skills.
ECS Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ECS and has not been reviewed or approved by ECS.
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Healthcare Strength — ECS advertises multiple national-network medical plan options with HSA eligibility alongside dental and vision coverage. Coverage generally begins quickly and is paired with company-paid short- and long-term disability, adding stability to the health package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with Safe Harbor and immediate vesting on employer contributions is emphasized, with an employer match available. Access to an employee stock purchase plan via the parent company provides an additional savings avenue.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave up to 30 days, adoption assistance, and other family-oriented leaves are highlighted. Feedback suggests these offerings add meaningful value beyond base pay for many roles.
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What We Do
ECS, a segment of ASGN (NYSE: ASGN), delivers advanced solutions and services in cloud, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), application and IT modernization, and science and engineering. The company solves critical, complex challenges for customers across the U.S. public sector, defense, intelligence and commercial industries. ECS maintains partnerships with leading cloud, cybersecurity, and AI/ML providers and holds specialized certifications in their technologies. Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, ECS has more than 3,400 employees throughout the U.S. and has been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Washington Post for the last five years.
