Management Solutions LLC

Project Controls Lead

Washington, DC Metro Area - Full Time

Position Title: Project Controls Lead  
Location: This is a work-from-home position for someone who lives in the Washington, DC area and can commute as needed to the client site in Washington, DC
Position Type: Full-Time 

Position Summary 

The Project Controls Lead is responsible for leading enterprise-wide project management governance and controls across an IT portfolio of complex federal programs. This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on leadership in cost management, scheduling, risk analysis, and performance reporting. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in federal IT project lifecycle management and is skilled in developing and executing integrated project controls. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

  • Establish and manage PMO policies, procedures, and tools to ensure standardized project delivery, compliance, and performance measurement. 

  • Lead project controls functions across multiple programs, including cost estimating, budgeting, scheduling, earned value analysis, and change control. 

  • Oversee the development and maintenance of integrated baseline reviews, work breakdown structures (WBS), and control accounts in alignment with program objectives. 

  • Develop and maintain project dashboards, cost/schedule performance reports, and risk registers for program executives and external stakeholders. 

  • Support compliance with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) guidelines, prepare variance analysis reports, and lead corrective action planning. 

  • Collaborate with program managers, federal project directors, contractors, and functional stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting and program alignment. 

  • Support external reviews, audits, and assessments including GAO evaluations and DOE Independent Project Reviews (IPRs). 

  • Provide leadership, mentoring, and training to junior staff and cross-functional project teams in project controls methodologies and PMO practices. 

Required Skills & Abilities 

  • Extensive knowledge of project controls best practices, including cost estimating, scheduling, risk analysis, EVMS, and performance management in IT environments. 

  • Strong familiarity with federal IT requirements, frameworks, and best practices, including the Federal Information Security Modernization Act, National Institute of Standards and Technology compliance, and FedRAMP authorization, among others. 

  • Experience working with federal Chief Information Officers is a plus, particularly as it relates to IT modernization, cybersecurity, data management, and data privacy. 

  • Proficiency with software: Primavera P6 or Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Project,  and Unanet. 

  • Excellent communication and analytical skills, with the ability to present technical data clearly to both project teams and executive stakeholders. 

  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously and meet tight deadlines in a compliance-driven environment. 

  • Experience developing and managing integrated master schedules (IMS) and supporting cost/schedule integration in an IT environment. 

Education & Experience Requirements 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Management, Business, or a related field; Master’s degree or MBA preferred. 

  • PMP certification required; RMP or equivalent preferred. 

  • 10–15+ years of experience in project controls and PMO leadership roles supporting large-scale federal IT programs. 

  • Prior experience supporting DOE, DOD, or similar agency IT programs strongly preferred. 
     

Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship required due to federal contract requirements. 

Working Conditions: This position is primarily performed in an office environment or a home office setting. Employees will be required to use a computer and other office equipment for extended periods. 

What We Offer: 
Management Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Rx, Dental and Vision Insurance, company paid short-term disability and life insurance, 401k plan with up to a 5% match with immediate vesting, Flexible Spending Accounts, PTO, paid holidays, and more! 

Management Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.  

Disclaimer:  

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not a complete list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with it. 

Management Solutions LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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