Principal Consultant

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7+ Years Experience
Big Data • Analytics
The Role

Who we are:


Makpar is a team of innovators and consultants deploying cutting edge technologies for the federal government. We help our clients achieve their business and operational goals by solving complex problems through experience and intellect and build sustainable solutions that last. If you are driven and looking to tackle complex and critical client challenges, Makpar can provide a dynamic, mission focused, and rewarding environment for your professional growth.


Our service offerings include Cybersecurity, Cloud Migration, IT Project Management, Agile Transformation, DevSecOps, Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM), and Health IT. We are proud to be a Great Place to Work™ certified four years in a row. Recent awards include Fortune Top 100 Small Place to Work, Inc 5000, and Inc Best in Business. In 2019, we were awarded the SBA Subcontractor of the Year Award (Region 3) for our program management and Agile development work at the IRS. 


The Position:


We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Consultant to join our rapidly expanding team. This is a key leadership role responsible for steering major IT modernization initiatives and shaping the strategic direction for our federal agency clients. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical expertise, strategic vision, and exceptional leadership capabilities to drive complex projects and programs to successful outcomes.

Role Specific Duties:

  • Lead major IT modernization projects and programs for federal agencies.
  • Develop and implement program management strategies and operating models.
  • Develop comprehensive Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) strategies that align with client's long-term objectives and drive organizational change.
  • Oversee multiple workstreams and integrate efforts across complex portfolios.
  • Engage with senior executive stakeholders (GS-15 level and above).
  • Drive development of strategic roadmaps and technology architecture plans.
  • Identify and mitigate enterprise-level risks and issues.
  • Provide thought leadership on emerging technologies and methodologies.
  • Mentor and develop Senior Consultants and Consultants.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in technology consulting and program management.
  • Deep knowledge of federal IT modernization initiatives and challenges.
  • Proven track record of leading major projects and driving significant business outcomes.
  • Expert in strategic program/portfolio management tools and methodologies.
  • Outstanding leadership and team management skills.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills at the executive level.
  • Strong business acumen and ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics.
  • Experience with Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) tools (e.g., ServiceNow SPM) and agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)) is highly desired.
  • Deep expertise in Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) concepts, methodologies, and tools.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain required security clearances.
  • May require up to 10% travel.
  • Candidates must be a US Citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident (Green Card status) for 3 years and be Federal Tax compliant. 

Benefits


At Makpar Corporation we understand that we all need to balance work and life – that is why we have a great benefits package, excellent training and career development opportunities, flexible work schedules along with a generous compensation package. At Makpar, we believe in keeping our employees happy, healthy and engaged. We pride ourselves in providing outstanding benefits, creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, collaborate, and be inquisitive in order to achieve goals.

Start your career today and be a part of something meaningful!

Makpar is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.

The Company
HQ: Herndon, VA
48 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2008

What We Do

Makpar provides high level strategic and project management services based on over 10 years of experience in customer focused, cutting edge technology in product development, big data and analytics. With a principal office in Loudon County, Virginia, we have access to the best and the brightest people in the industry who have a passion for helping our clients. Our highly experienced consultants will work on your most pressing challenges day in and day out and will deliver results that will delight you. We value integrity, honesty, and open communications in all our dealings. We continually strive to improve ourselves through soliciting feedback and evaluating our results against the best in the industry.

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