Senior Information Technology Project Manager at Paragon Technology – Scott AFB, Illinois

Position Summary

The Senior IT Project Manager supports day-to-day management and execution of FISMA SCA activities, ensuring coordination across assessment teams, schedules, and deliverables. This role acts as a lead manager for assessment execution and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage operational execution of project tasks, including assessment scheduling, staffing coordination, and deliverable tracking.
• Develop and maintain Microsoft Project schedules for security assessments and knowledge transfer activities.
• Lead preparation of Monthly Status Reports, weekly status meetings, and quarterly metrics/dashboards.
• Coordinate with IRS stakeholders, assessment teams, and subcontractors to ensure timely completion of SCAs.
• Support transition-in, knowledge transfer, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT project management and systems analysis experience in large-scale or mission-critical environments.
• At least 5 years in a lead or supervisory role managing multidisciplinary teams.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• PMP or PgMP required (or equivalent).
• ITIL, Agile (Scrum/SAFe), or DAWIA Level III certifications highly desirable.

How the Work Gets Done at Paragon

At Paragon, work is executed through disciplined collaboration, accountability to mission outcomes, and respect for government processes. Analysts lead with preparation and clarity, facilitate structured decision-making forums, and ensure requirements are governed, documented, and traceable from operational need through delivery. The focus is on predictable execution, transparency, and stewardship of government resources.

Working Conditions

Why Paragon

Paragon Technology Group delivers mission-critical outcomes through disciplined execution, professional accountability, and respect for the trust placed in us by our government partners. Team members are empowered to own their work, contribute meaningfully to national defense missions, and operate in an environment that values clarity, predictability, and long-term stewardship.