The Project Manager is responsible for detailed project planning and plan development, work task definition, cost analysis and estimating, managing the full life cycle development, schedule & budget adherence, resource planning and allocation, reporting status, risk mitigation, and overall financial responsibility for projects. Project Managers will work with clients and coordinate across functions internally and externally to ensure on-time, on-budget, and in-spec delivery of the client’s requested solution. Project Managers have the primary responsibility for customer satisfaction. The Project Manager will present an out-going, confident, polished demeanor.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing the complete lifecycle of government contract technology product implementations
• Responsible for managing a team of professionals supporting the project
• Serve as the primary interface between eMentum team and client and manage the client relationship
• Establish project scope, requirements definition, and solutions architecture to create the Statement of Work
• Orchestrate the development of functional and technical requirements
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with business and functional group members to align objectives, resources and expectations
• Conducts regular, periodic, project management status meetings to apprise all stakeholders of project progress, issues, challenges, risks, and project management activities
• Effectively uses project management and reporting tools such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Power Point and Visio
• Manage the requirements change request process to ensure minimal scope extension
• Perform program completion assessment including customer feedback, lessons learned and financial/performance review

Education and/or Experience:

• BA/BS in Computer Science, Business, Information Technology or related field, MBA a plus
• 5 – 10 years technical and project management experience with some consulting experience

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Requires excellent conceptual, analytical, decision-making and planning skills, and the ability to manage in a highly diversified, changing environment enforcing shared responsibility for outcomes
• Ability to own and direct complex initiatives in a government contract environment
• Ability to establish sound relationships with business and functional group members to align objectives, resources and expectations
• Strong implementation skills and project management track record
• Proven capability to work closely with stakeholders to control budgets, project delivery, priorities review, and client expectations
• Possesses an in-depth understanding and the ability to implement formal software development lifecycle methodologies
• Proven capability to work closely with stakeholders to control budgets, project delivery, priorities review, and client expectations
• Strong written and oral communication skills, team development and coaching skills, and personal leadership characteristics

Non-essential skills and experience:

• Business Process Reengineering (BPR) skills a plus
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification a plus
• Current security clearance a plus
• Government contract experience a plus

US citizenship and successful completion of government background investigation is required.

Please note: Candidates outside the DC Metro Area will NOT be considered without a cover letter explaining their reasons for applying. Relocation expenses are not available for this position.

The Web Developer I candidate will support design, development, testing, and implementation of web based applications, bug fixes, and software releases. The candidate will have experience with following a software development life-cycle understanding the concepts of configuration management, version control, updating lifecycle documents.

Successful candidate must have experience in:

• Web Application development
• Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft Visual Studio
• ASP.NET Web Development
• C# programming
• Java
• Javascript
• Adobe Flash
• Photoshop
• Dreamweaver
• Web Page Layout/Design (experience designing/developing customer-facing websites)
• Software development/systems development lifecycle, defect resolution
• Outstanding communications skills (oral and written)
• Must be able to work independently

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Information Technology or related field
• Minimum of 3-5 years related experience as a web developer

Successful candidate must have or be able to obtain a TS clearance.

The Web Developer II candidate will support design, development, testing, and implementation of web based applications, bug fixes, and software releases. The candidate will have experience with following a software development life-cycle understanding the concepts of configuration management, version control, updating lifecycle documents.

Successful candidate must have experience in:

• XML
• NIEM / LEXS
• Web Application development
• Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft Visual Studio
• ASP.NET Web Development
• C# programming
• Java
• Javascript
• Adobe Flash
• Photoshop
• Dreamweaver
• Web Page Layout/Design (experience designing/developing customer-facing websites)
• Software development/systems development lifecycle, defect resolution
• Outstanding communications skills (oral and written)
• Must be able to work independently
• Demonstrated experience with information sharing concepts

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Information Technology or related field
• Minimum of 3-5 years related experience as a web developer

Successful candidate must have or be able to obtain a TS clearance.

The PKI Engineer will be a member of the eMentum client services team, performing system engineering duties for a high profile client base. Responsibilities include working with clients to understand their information security requirements, and developing practical, cost-effective PKI-based solutions to satisfy these requirements. The PKI Engineer will present an out-going, confident, polished demeanor, with exemplary customer service skills and have a high attention to detail.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct information gathering meetings with clients to identify their systems security requirements.
• Develop solution architectures and designs to meet these needs, presented in diagrams and models.
• Implement practical, cost-effective solutions applying state-of-the-art PKI technologies.
• Establish strong relationships with client representatives and project managers to align tasks with desired outcomes and expectations.
• Assist the Project Manager in identifying, tracking, and reporting status on issues, challenges, and risks and in reporting system status.
• Provide support to eMentum corporate efforts, which includes bids and proposals, strategic objectives, and other duties as assigned.
• Work will be in the Washington, DC area. Travel is not required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with Entrust, Active Directory, and related IDMS systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and 2008.
• Experience and knowledge in applying PKI technology to business systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to multitask.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Able to interface with various levels of leadership.
• Able to work independently, or as part of team.
• Strong Analytical background.
• Must be able to demonstrate initiative and ability to self-direct.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Highly motivated and a problem solver.

Non-essential skills and experience:

• Current, active security clearance a plus.
• Government client experience a plus.
• Experience with VMWare, Linux, Unix, and other operating systems a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio, and Access) software.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Information Technology or related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years related experience.
• MSCE or other related certifications a plus.

US citizenship and successful completion of government background investigation required.

Please note: Candidates outside the DC Metro Area will NOT be considered without a cover letter explaining their reasons for applying. Relocation expenses are not available for this position.

The PKI Operations Support team member will perform operational duties for a high profile client base, including supporting a technology laboratory. Responsibilities include providing PKI Help Desk Support, handling RA duties, and performing hands-on, day-to-day PKI operations and maintenance tasks. These tasks include patching and updating operating systems and system software, monitoring logs and resolving discrepancies, and developing and updating PKI documentation (i.e., technical team documentation and drawings) as needed. This person will assist in the PKI technology refresh as needed, participate in PKI COOP activities, and work closely with PKI engineering team and client technical staff to ensure day to day operations of PKI system and associated environments. The PKI Operations Support team member will present an out-going, confident, polished demeanor, with exemplary customer service skills and have a high attention to detail.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Systems administration and support for an existing PKI platform.
• Providing Help Desk and data center support services.
• Installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and 2008, and Virtual Machines
• Development of bills of materials.
• Installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting for network switches/routers, backup systems, and monitoring tools.
• Establishment of strong relationships with client representatives and project managers to align tasks with desired outcomes and expectations.
• Assist the Project Manager in identifying, tracking, and reporting status on issues, challenges, and risks and in reporting system status.
• Provide support to eMentum corporate efforts, which includes bids and proposals, strategic objectives, and other duties as assigned.
• Work will be on site in Rockville, MD, and may require on call support after hours.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with Entrust, Active Directory, and related IDMS systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and 2008.
• Experience and knowledge in installing and operating PKI technology.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to multitask.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Able to interface with various levels of leadership.
• Able to work independently, or as part of team.
• Strong Analytical background.
• Must be able to demonstrate initiative and ability to self-direct.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Highly motivated and a problem solver.

Non-essential skills and experience:

• Current, active security clearance a plus.
• Government client experience a plus.
• Experience with VMWare, Linux, Unix, and other operating systems a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio, and Access) software.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Information Technology or related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years related experience.
• MSCE or other related certifications a plus.

US citizenship and successful completion of government background investigation required.

Please note: Candidates outside the DC Metro Area will NOT be considered without a cover letter explaining their reasons for applying. Relocation expenses are not available for this position.

The PMO Analyst is a client-facing role that will provide expertise and support in status reporting, schedule support, communication, business requirements generation and tracking, documentation, PowerPoint presentations, and various analyses as needed. Minimum of 2-5 years related experience.

Responsibilities include producing weekly and monthly status reporting, development of briefings, and ad hoc reports, execution of the PMO communications plan, providing support to document and content management for the PMO and assigned projects, development and delivery of training for assigned projects and deficiencies, consolidating timesheet reporting, creating requirements documents and tracking requirements changes, assisting in development of integrated project documentation, and supporting the PMO Lead. This position will be the key communications specialist, including creating professional-level graphics and presentations.

Mandatory skills include solid proficiency in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, and Access, proficiency in Visio a plus), excellent attention to detail and the ability to multitask, strong time management and prioritization skills, outstanding communications skills with strong interpersonal, written and verbal skills, solid project management proficiency, the ability to interface with various levels of leadership, and planning and organizational skills.

Bachelors degree, US citizenship, and successful completion of government background investigation required.

The Security Subject Matter Expert (SME) is a client-facing role that is responsible for delivery of senior level information security advisor service to support the project or PMO; identification of implementation approaches and technical options analysis; delivery of risk assessments and mitigation strategies for deficiencies and projects; support to C&A activities, security policy initiatives, and other Information Systems Security Operations (ISSO) responsibilities.

Successful candidates must have deep knowledge of IT security related issues, ability to ID deficiencies, implement approaches and technical options.

Must have C&A experience.

Must have Bachelors degree in related discipline, 10+ years prior experience in the IT security arena; prior Federal government experience; CISSP certified. PMP certification is a plus. Must be U.S. citizen and able to successfully pass a government security background investigation.

The Component Deployment Analyst is an integral member of the HSPD-12 deployment team,providing expertise and support in the areas of:

• Training and customer support – providing Component support for badging and usage of the USAccess System, for DICAM training and system support and for the development Component presentations, road shows, training materials, documentation, etc.
• Data analysis and reporting - working with Component demographic, applicant and geographic mapping data
• Process analysis and process improvement development – assisting in the design of Component and group methods and procedures
• Business requirements generation and tracking – supporting Component usage of the DICAM application and its extensions at DOJ
• Project management and status reporting – manage discrete project tasks, assist in preparing a variety of Component and management reports

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Information Technology or related field
• Minimum of 3-5 years related experience

Desired, but not required:

• PMP certification or Microsoft certifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abiliies should include:

• Demonstrated ability to work well with others, support customer service and team building efforts
• Previous experience on IT-focused engagements preferred
• Effective communications skills with strong interpersonal, written and verbal skills
• Ability to work well with individuals at varying organizational levels
• Effectively uses project management and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Project
• Microsoft SharePoint experience desired

The Principal Enterprise Architect will work with stakeholders, leadership, and subject matter experts to build a holistic view of the client’s information technology assets, processes and strategy. Principal Enterprise Architects provide the thought leadership to integrate IT strategy with current and emerging business mission, strategy, and processes, drawing from direct experiences on other large scale enterprises to guide the client toward practical architecture and solution development.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinating cross-program and cross-project architecture strategies and problem resolution
• Technology consultant in business process analysis, design and service delivery, particularly with respect to the use of information technology, trends and directions
• Acting as an auditor to ensure conformance and compliance of projects and programs with established architecture guidelines
• Providing team leadership, specifically in guiding group session facilitation with other team members
• Supporting marketing and 'selling' the results of architectural approaches to both the client and the rest of the cross-functional team
• Architectural analysis and design
• Applying extensive actual experience in modeling and graphical representation/ abstractions
• Management (e.g. prioritization, trade-off analysis, psychology, etc)

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field
• A Master's degree in a related discipline is desired
• Industry or Federal Enterprise Architecture Certification is highly desired
• Not less than five (5) years in Enterprise Architecture producting architecture models and ten (10) years of information system planning and analysis

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Requires excellent conceptual, analytical, decision-making and planning skills, and the ability to manage in a highly diversified, changing environment enforcing shared responsibility for outcomes
• Ability to own and direct complex initiatives in a government contract environment
• Ability to establish sound relationships with business and functional group members to align objectives, resources and expectations
• Strong implementation skills track record
• Proven capability to work closely with stakeholders to control project delivery and client expectations
• Strong written and oral communication skills, team development and coaching skills, and personal leadership characteristics

Non-essential skills and experience:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification a plus
• Current security clearance a plus
• Government contract experience a plus

US citizenship and successful completion of government background investigation is required.

Please note: Candidates outside the DC Metro Area will NOT be considered without a cover letter explaining their reasons for applying. Relocation expenses are not available for this position.

The IT Architect's role is to help develop and maintain the design plan for an overall logical and technical IT architecture. IT Architects provide technical leadership and consulting across the project. IT Architects translate technical details into highly descriptive graphic models for a wide range of audiences and experiences.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Modeling and graphical representation and abstractions
• Creating clear, concise and unambiguous depictions of IT Architecture
• Graphic design
• Intrepreting IT technical details and translating them to graphic models
• Intrepreting Business Processes and translating them to graphic models
• Interpreting policies and standards and translating them to audience appropriate communications (web, briefing slides, etc)

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's in an Information Technology discipline is highly desired
• Technical education or certification specifically related to the use of tools/ systems to create graphical depictions, models of business processes and IT logical and physical model abstractions
• Industry or Federal Enterprise Architecture Certification is highly desired
• Not less than three (3) years in Enterprise Architecture participating in the production of architecture models in specified reference areas (Performance, Business, Service, Component, Technical and Data) of the Federal Enterprise Architecture (FEA) and five (5) years of information system planning and analysis experience

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Requires excellent conceptual, analytical, decision-making and planning skills, and the ability to manage in a highly diversified, changing environment enforcing shared responsibility for outcomes
• Ability to own and direct complex initiatives in a government contract environment
• Ability to establish sound relationships with business and functional group members to align objectives, resources and expectations
• Strong implementation skills track record
• Proven capability to work closely with stakeholders to control project delivery and client expectations
• Strong written and oral communication skills, team development and coaching skills, and personal leadership characteristics

Non-essential skills and experience:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification a plus
• Current security clearance a plus
• Government contract experience a plus

US citizenship and successful completion of government background investigation is required.

Please note: Candidates outside the DC Metro Area will NOT be considered without a cover letter explaining their reasons for applying. Relocation expenses are not available for this position.

The Proposal/Technical Writer prepares proposals featuring services offered by eMentum for our U.S. Federal Government clients. The Proposal/Technical Writer works closely with various technical teams to draft technical proposal content, and with Business Development teams who manage proposals, responses to Request for a Proposal (RFP), Request for a Quote (RFQ), Request for Information (RFI), RFI, RFP, and RFQ; data calls from prime contractors. The Proposal/Technical Writer also assists with other business development-related projects as directed. The Proposal/Technical Writer drafts consistent solution/market messages and strategies and conveys them in proposals and related writings. The Proposal/Technical Writer exercises quality control on all documentation delivered to existing or potential clients.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Formal training and/or experience preparing draft and final documentation
• Experience in editing, collating, assembling, packaging and performing iterative reviews
• Experience in the Peer Review process
• Experience operating as part of an IT services and delivery team
• The ability to produce excellent results within a project timeline
• Previous consulting experience in the federal government environment
• Strong technical writing skills characterized by excellent grammar and spelling
• Ability to interview technical and subject matter experts to gather required proposal content
• Ability to explain complex technical issues in a way that non-technical people may understand
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Planning and organization skills
• Collaborative, personable manner characterized by flexibility and a customer-service orientation
• Time management and prioritization skills
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Power Point, Excel, and Visio
• Ability to work successfully from a home, corporate, or teaming partner office as needed
• General understanding of Information Technology (IT)

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Government acquisition or contract management experience a plus
• Ability to create clear, compelling graphics to accompany proposal text
• Proposal pricing experience a plus

Education and/or Experience:

• Minimum of BA/BS in English, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented Federal consulting organization, of which 5 years include hands-on, client delivery experience
• 5 years of proposal management, development, and support experience

Responsibilities:

• Prepares draft and final documentation and presentations
• Edits documentation and presentations prepared by technical staff to ensure completeness, consistency and conformity to prescribed formats
• Conducts informal peer reviews of documents as required
• Write technical solutions for responses to RFI, RFP, and RFQ in collaboration with technical teams
• Write/edit resumes and past performance summaries for proposals including interviewing resume subjects and project managers to elicit the data required to generate tailored, relevant resumes and past performances
• Draft other business development documentation, white papers, case studies as directed
• Provide quality assurance in the form of copy and substantive editing, formatting, content, spelling, punctuation, grammar, and branding all in alignment with the corporate style guide
• Responsible for special projects as assigned, based on knowledge and skill level
• Work with the business development team to identify win themes, conduct SWOT analyses, and develop win plans
• Establish, manage, and report status against the proposal development schedules
• Work with the Capture Manager or Director of Federal Business Development to qualify opportunities and to develop win themes, capture strategies, and outlines
• Assist with business development activities. Includes checking various BD sources such as INPUT, FedBizOpps, etc
• Identify requirements and track compliance of proposal content against these requirements
• Develop proposal schedules, writing assignments, status reports, outlines, and templates
• Schedule and coordinate proposal reviews, including tracking comments through resolution
• Develop, edit, and finalize proposal content to satisfy requirements and to ensure a compelling representation of eMentum capabilities
• Coordinate graphics to accompany proposal content
• Format proposal volumes for production and delivery
• Coordinate with prime and subcontractors to identify, develop, and deliver required content

Travel Required: None

US citizenship and successful completion of government background investigation is required.

Please note: Candidates outside the DC Metro Area will NOT be considered without a cover letter explaining their reasons for applying. Relocation expenses are not available for this position.

The Senior Application Engineer will lead the effort to identify, define and model application requirements that meet customer expectations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Define application solutions that meet customer requirements
• Act as the main project team liaison between the customer representatives
• Prepare deliverables to support the development and deployment of the solution such as application guides and test plans and provide continuity during the transition from one stage to the next
• Define physical program units and data structures based on the logical model to satisfy the requirements of the application
• Prepare deployment and post deployment plans to support the conversion and deployment of the solution
• Design and build prototypes
• Ability to support an agile software project
• Work with the requirements team, scrum master, and technical lead and test team to determine elements of agile sprint or release
• Provide orientation on the application solution, explain processing, data requirements and program unit processing and walks through program unit test plans.
• Use development and programming tools to deliver system functionality using agile methods

Education and/or Experience:

• .NET
• SQL Database
• HTML, XML, PHP, CSS, JavaScript, Tomcat
• Software design
• Agile development methodology
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning
• 12+ years of experience

US citizenship and must have a Secret security clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)

Please note: Candidates outside the DC Metro Area will NOT be considered without a cover letter explaining their reasons for applying. Relocation expenses are not available for this position.

Three levels of Managers needed:

Jr. level: 1 – 3 years

Mid level: 3 – 5 years

Senior level: 5+ years

The Identity and Access Manager is a technical professional responsible for planning, requirements definition, installation, configuration, data management, troubleshooting, roll out to production, maintenance, and upgrades of Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions. In this position, the individual will be expected to perform these tasks with one of the industry leading IAM suites from Microsoft, Oracle, Computer Associates, IBM, or open source vendors.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Advanced understanding of business processes, internal controls, and risk management approaches
• Experience identifying and documenting system requirements
• Understanding of identity management including identity stores, single sign on, and role and attribute based access management
• Experience installing, configuring, and testing identity management system components
• Experience with privilege management, authentication and authorization techniques, including assertions
• Experience with PKI-based credentials and their provisioning/deprovisioning
• Expertise implementing the IAM suites based on customer requirements and solution best practices
• Experience performance tuning and troubleshooting of IAM suites
• Experience with developing security architectures, policies, principles, and standards

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Four year college degree in a technology related or business discipline
• LDAP, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange experience
• Experience with Microsoft Identity and Access Management products, Tivoli Identity and Access Manager, Oracle Identity Access Management, CA Identity & Access Management Suites, OpenSSO/OpenAM
• NIEM, GFIPM, SAML, OAuth, OpenID, IMI or XACML experience a plus
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certifications a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Minimum of 5+ years experience in Identity and Access Management required

US citizenship and successful completion of government background investigation required.

Position is regular, full time, but contract position may be considered

Please note: Candidates outside the DC Metro Area will NOT be considered without a cover letter explaining their reasons for applying. Relocation expenses are not available for this position.