AT&T Global Public Sector is a trusted provider of secure, IP enabled, cloud-based, network solutions and professional services to the Federal Government. We are dedicated to recruiting, developing and empowering a diverse, high-performing workforce that is passionate about what they do, committed to our shared values and dedicated to our customers’ mission.
Our National Security Team supports the intelligence community, providing, operating, and assuring critical voice, video and collaboration services for the full spectrum of operations.
AT&T has an opening for a Project Manager (PjM): To support the National Security Sector in providing information technology upgrades.
This is a full-time onsite role based in the location(s) posted and is performed from the designated work location five days per week. No relocation is offered. Work to be performed at a government customer site in Lompoc, CA.
Description of Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning & Requirements Management:
· Conduct comprehensive stakeholder analysis and requirements gathering sessions to clarify network or systems service needs and issue targeted requests for information (RFI) when necessary.
· Lead technical assessments across multiple disciplines, applying industry best practices to evaluate network or systems standard requirements and implementation feasibility.
· Analyze Request for Change (RFC) requirements and provide strategic recommendations that align network service delivery with broader business objectives.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership:
· Proactively drive coordination across multiple network projects, and systems teams to bring clarity to technical requirements and deliver integrated solutions within defined customer SLOs/SLAs.
· Develop comprehensive cost-benefit analyses and schedule impact assessments based on established models, negotiating technical trade-offs to deliver optimal cost and schedule outcomes.
· Partner with cross-functional teams to interpret and execute projects in accordance with established standard workflows and organizational processes, supporting engineering review boards and ensuring compliance with operational procedures.
Systems Engineering & Solution Development:
· Ensure end-to-end systems integration and systematic conversion of customer requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
· Execute comprehensive technical analysis including functional analysis, timeline analysis, cost estimation, and requirements allocation to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
· Create and maintain technical documentation including both program- and user-level documentation following industry and contractual standards.
Business Process Improvement:
· Identify and implement process optimization opportunities consistent with customer guidance and principles, cost savings, and system architecture objectives.
· Conduct complex systems analysis and study requirements to drive operational excellence.
Project Execution & Stakeholder Management:
· Collaborate directly with Task Leads, Project Managers, and clients to ensure deliverables meet scope, budget, and quality standards while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
· Orchestrate internal resources towards seamless project execution and delivery of excellence.
· Develop and maintain detailed project roadmaps, monitor KPIs, and track progress using agile project management methodologies and industry-standard tools.
· Prepare executive-level status reports and proactively identify mitigation strategies to remove project roadblocks.
Risk Management & Quality Assurance:
· Lead risk assessment and mitigation planning across multiple service areas to identify, assess, and resolve risks, issues, and opportunities (RIOs).
· Provide specialized support in technical writing, document integration, and preparation of client-ready presentations and deliverables.
· Manage data governance and reporting including collecting, analyzing, and publishing information and statistical data in various formats.
· Maintain comprehensive project documentation including correspondence, records, reports, SOPs, and internal communications.
Required Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph. (#ts/sci) (#polygraph)
Required Qualifications:
Candidate must have 10 years of experience that can be a combination of work history and education. This equates to a Doctorate and 3 years, master’s and 4 years, bachelor’s and 6 years, associates and 8 years or HS diploma and 10 years.
Required qualifications include the following:
· Ability to operate effectively within cross-functional team environments while demonstrating a strong willingness to learn and share knowledge with colleagues in a professional office environment.
· Strong organizational and project coordination skills with exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
· Excellent stakeholder communication and presentation skills with demonstrated ability to influence at all organizational levels.
· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) with strong data analysis capabilities.
· Ability to adhere to security clearance management protocols and reporting requirements, including compliance with government security procedures and maintenance of clearance eligibility standards throughout employment.
Desired Qualifications:
- Technical expertise in Network IT infrastructure including network connectivity, switches, and routers
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification, or commitment to achieve within 6 months
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification highly preferred
- Demonstrated client relationship management and stakeholder engagement experience
- Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Visio and project management tools
- Hands-on experience with Atlassian Confluence and HelpNow/ServiceNow
Ready to join our team? Apply today!
Our Project Manager (IT-IA-IM Prog/Proj Mgr 2) (Government)
earns $89,200 - $203,000
yearly. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.
Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:
Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays) *Pro-rated when working less than 40 hrs/wk.
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected · Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Extensive employee wellness programs
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T wireline phone
Weekly Hours:
40
Time Type:
Regular
Location:
Santa Maria, California
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