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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT (CPIC) Project Manager - **Company:** Evoke Research And Cons - **Location:** Reston, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $75,000.0 - $100,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Access Network, Computer Programming, IT Management, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft SharePoint, Information Technology, Data Management - **Published:** September 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=700bf5cbc2115ccd ## About the Role * Bachelors degree in Business, IT, computer science, or related field * MINIMUM ten (10) years' of experience in federal IT project management, IT portfolio management, or IT investment management + Additional four (4) years' experience (14 years total) may be substituted, in lieu of degree * Active PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification * Hands-on experience with the HHS EPLC framework, including conducting stage gate reviews and developing EPLC-compliant documentation (strongly preferred) * Prior experience supporting a federal IT Governance Council or IRB * Experience developing federal IT management artifacts, including charters, business cases, Project Management Plans, risk registers, and system analyses * Experience tracking cost, schedule, and performance data across a portfolio of IT projects and preparing executive-level reports * Prior experience at an HHS-component agency (strongly preferred)., * Strong working knowledge of federal IT governance frameworks, including FISMA, FITARA, OMB Circular A-11, and the Capital Programming Guide * Familiarity with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and associated compliance requirements for federal IT deliverables * Strong proficiency with M365 (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint) * Experience with federal IT investment tracking platforms (e.g., eCPIC or equivalent portfolio management tools) * Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate, executive-ready briefings, minutes, reports, and training materials * Strong analytical and data management skills, including the ability to collect, validate, and interpret IT portfolio data to support leadership decision-making * Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams, track complex deliverable schedules, and meet strict deadlines independently * Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, with demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with senior federal clients * Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, ambiguous federal environment where priorities shift and ad hoc requests arise frequently * Ability to partner with leadership and Human Capital to resolve client and employee issues * Knowledge of the acquisition process, contract types, procurement, and proposal development, with the ability to identify and pursue growth opportunities at existing client sites alongside business development Citizenship and Clearance * U.S. Citizenship is required * Must be able to obtain an HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card for government network access ## Description * Manage and lead a team of direct and subcontract personnel, across a diverse set of qualifications, ensuring contract objectives and performance quality standards are met * Advise and consult senior agency leadership, governance bodies, investment owners, project managers, and business stewards on IT investment management policies, processes, and best practices * Support strategic planning discussions related to the agency IT portfolio, ensuring alignment with OMB, federal policy, and agency strategic objectives * Monitor IT project cost, schedule, and performance data across the portfolio and identify variances, risks, and opportunities for corrective action * Conduct EPLC consultations with project teams to determine applicable lifecycle requirements, identify appropriate stage gates, and define documentation needs * Monitor project compliance with HHS EPLC policies and procedures and track lifecycle decisions and required documentation throughout each project * Serve as secretariat for client-facing Governance Council (e.g., coordinating meetings, drafting agendas, preparing briefing materials, documenting decisions, distributing meeting minutes, and tracking action items) * Maintain the agency IT governance charter and coordinate charter review and change management processes * Review and validate system information in the agency enterprise systems inventory and monitor data quality to resolve discrepancies * Coordinate operational analysis activities for IT investments, collect and analyze required data, develop supporting reports, and track completion and submission status * Respond to and advise on data calls from OMB, HHS, GAO, and other federal oversight bodies regarding the IT portfolio * Build and maintain tracking tools, dashboards, and status reports to provide leadership with timely and accurate portfolio visibility * Develop, update, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for CPIC, EPLC, IT governance, and portfolio management activities * Recommend and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and strengthen compliance with IT management policies and federal requirements * Develop guidance materials, job aids, and training resources for agency staff on IT investment management and IT governance topics, including CPIC and EPLC * Develop and disseminate communications related to governance activities, compliance requirements, and portfolio management updates * Develop and maintain all contract deliverables, including the Quality Control Plan, monthly status reports, annual summary reports, and transition plan ## 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