Project Manager – Web Data Collection Project

Project Manager – Web Data Collection ProjectContract Type: Full TimeLocation: RemoteClearance: Public Trust Clearance for the Department of Education is highly desired.Reports To: Project DirectorPosition Overview Zenius is seeking a highly capable Project Manager (PM) to lead and coordinate all facets of the Department of Education’s Web Data Collection Project, encompassing support for data collection systems, IT development, data reporting, and transitions. The PM will serve as the operational lead and interface with internal teams, the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and other Department stakeholders to ensure delivery of project goals. Key ResponsibilitiesProject Management

• Lead post-award activities, including a kick-off meeting within 7 days of award.
• Develop, refine, and maintain management, staffing, and delivery plans.
• Submit accurate Monthly Progress Reports and Invoices by the 15th of each month.
• Ensure 95% of monthly reports are submitted on time and are accurate.
• Foster transparent and timely communication with the COR, Project Director, and stakeholders.

System Development, Maintenance & Support

• Manage updates, enhancements, and maintenance across multiple systems
• Oversee testing in contractor-hosted dev/test environments.
• Ensure documentation, SOPs, and 508 compliance requirements are up to date and delivered annually.
• Coordinate system design documentation for all IT systems and ensure readiness for annual data collection cycles.

Data Analysis and Reports

• Supervise development of congressionally mandated reports and up to 10 additional analytical outputs annually.
• Ensure all statistical analyses use SAS and SQL and adhere to ED’s Information Quality Guidelines.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of data extraction and reporting deliverables (including visualizations and trend analyses).

Hosting Transition (One time activity)

• Lead planning and coordination for seamless transition of systems from one AWS GovCloud environment to other AWS GovCloud environment.
• Coordinate integration testing and cybersecurity documentation updates (including ATO and FedRAMP controls).
• Ensure participation of ISSO for security, 508, and GRCT compliance support during migration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or Project Management (Master’s preferred).
• PMP certification or equivalent strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of federal project management experience, preferably in education or data-centric programs.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-system IT projects and remote teams.
• Familiarity with federal data collection systems
• Strong working knowledge of Section 508 compliance, FISMA, NIST, and FedRAMP frameworks.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills.

Tools and Technologies

• Microsoft Project, Jira, or equivalent PM tools
• Document management: SharePoint, Confluence, or equivalent
• Technical familiarity: C#, .NET, ReactJS, SQL Server, AWS environments
• Reporting oversight: SAS, SQL, and Microsoft Excel

Work Environment

• Fully remote;
• Regular meetings and collaboration with technical leads, COR, subcontractors, and Department staff.
• Required to produce detailed documentation and quality assurance reviews for all contract deliverables.

About The Company   Headquartered in Leesburg, Virginia, Zenius Corporation is a HUBZone-certified small business. Zenius specializes in providing Grants Management, IT Modernization, Acquisition Management, and Financial Management services to Federal agencies. Zenius is selected by Inc 5000 as one of the fastest-growing companies in the DC Metro Area, awarded in 2024, 2021, and 2020. Zenius is also listed by Financial Times as one of the fastest-growing companies in the Americas in 2021. Zenius is an awardee of the 2019 Best of Leesburg winner (Business Management Consultant category). Benefits   Zenius Corporation is an employee-oriented company. Join us now and help us grow!   We offer a competitive benefits package that includes paid holidays and paid time off, medical insurance including health, vision, dental insurance, 401K matching, Flexible Spending Account, and flexible schedules, as per business needs. We also work with our employees on training and professional certification plans that benefit the employee.   EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:   Zenius Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Zenius complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.   Zenius Corporation expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.