Government, Education & Individuals

Job Overview
 
The Software Development Project Manager is responsible for leading, planning, and overseeing software development projects from ideation through to completion. This role involves coordinating with cross-functional teams, managing project timelines, budgets, and resources, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet both customer and company standards.
 
Responsibilities and Duties
 
Project Planning and Management:
·      Develop detailed project plans that outline scope, timelines, resources, and budget.
Oversee the project lifecycle, from initiation and planning through execution, monitoring, and closure.
·      Implement project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall) best suited to each project.
 
Team Leadership and Coordination:
·      Lead, motivate, and manage project teams, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
·      Coordinate with product managers, developers, designers, QA testers, and other stakeholders to ensure cohesive efforts and communication.
·      Conduct regular team meetings to track progress, address challenges, and adjust plans as needed.
 
Stakeholder Management:
·      Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, including clients, senior management, and team members.
·      Regularly update stakeholders on project status, milestones, and any changes to project scope or timelines.
·      Manage stakeholder expectations and negotiate solutions to project challenges.
·      Quality Assurance and Risk Management:
·      Ensure projects are delivered to the highest quality standards, meeting functional and non-functional requirements.
·      Identify potential risks and issues early in the project lifecycle and develop mitigation and contingency plans.
·      Conduct post-project reviews to capture learnings and improve future project processes and outcomes.
·      Financial and Resource Management:
·      Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring optimal use of resources and cost-effectiveness.
·      Monitor project expenditures and make adjustments as necessary to stay within budget.
 
Qualifications:
·      Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
·      Project management certification (e.g., PMP, Prince2, Certified Scrum Master) is highly desirable.
·      Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management within a software development environment.
·      Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and contemporary software development methodologies.
·      Proficiency in project management software tools (e.g., JIRA, Asana, Trello).
 
Skills:
·      Excellent leadership and team management skills.
·      Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
·      Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
·      Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
·      Adaptability and flexibility to changing technologies and requirements.
 
Working Conditions:
·      This role may require occasional travel to meet with clients, vendors, or offsite teams.
·      Standard office hours apply, though flexibility is required to accommodate project deadlines and meetings in different time zones.
 
Physical Requirements:
·      Primarily a desk-based role with long periods of sitting.
Requires extended use of a computer keyboard and monitor.

Spotlight Safety is poised to revolutionize workplace safety in the oil and gas pipeline industry through the deployment of advanced AI-driven solutions. A pioneering technology company dedicated to revolutionizing workplace safety in the oil and gas pipeline industry through the utilization of AI and advanced technology solutions.

Problem and Solution
Our focus is oil and gas pipeline safety, where traditional safety measures often fall short in identifying and mitigating risks effectively. By integrating computer vision and AI technologies, Spotlight Safety aims to provide early warning systems for pipeline leaks and releases, thereby minimizing environmental damage and reducing fines and liability for pipeline companies. Additionally, our solutions address workplace safety concerns by monitoring PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) compliance and identifying high-risk activities to prevent accidents before they occur.

Please email your resume and letter of interest to [email protected] by March 15th at 5:00 p.m.

As our DEI Innovations Fiscal intern in the Workforce Strategies section, this position contributes to OFM’s mission by providing enterprise level strategies by demonstrating competence in diversity, inclusion, equity, anti-racist, and the cultural needs of Washington State Business Resource Groups. You will support the BRG Coordinator.

Duty: Responsible for the accurate and timely BRG data entry on fiscal spreadsheets.

Submit invoices to the fiscal department for processing.

• Review, analyze and process vendor payment claims in accordance with percurrent statutes, regulations, and agreements.
• Perform analysis to resolve problems related to accounts payable.
• Review, analyze and verify data from multiple sources and correct discrepancies as necessary.
• Analyze fiscal data from multiple sources to reconcile all general ledger accounts to ensure accurate balances.
• Research discrepancies regarding past due accounts and process correcting entries as needed.

Preferred/Desired Education, Experience, and Competencies.

• Two years of increasing responsibility performing advanced or more complex accounting and/or fiscal analysis.
• Analytical and reasoning skills: document processes and procedures for consistency and completeness.
• Technology: Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint, Adobe Pro etc. Ability and willingness to learn and embrace virtual work/meeting/conference platforms.
• Customer Service: Recognize both internal and external customers. Value and use customer feedback to improve processes. Resolve customer needs in a timely manner. Work toward understanding the problem from the customer’s perspective, and work toward a stakeholder solution. Provide consultation. Collaborate with customers to identify needs and different options to solve problems.
• Interpersonal skills: Actively pursue opportunities to find common ground with co-workers to get along and work effectively together.

Please email your resume and letter of interest to [email protected] by March 15th at 5:00 p.m.

As our DEI Innovations Team Communications intern in the Workforce Strategies section, this position contributes to OFM’s mission by providing enterprise level strategies diversity, inclusion, equity, anti-racist, and cultural competency.

You will provide program support and serve as a designated intern for the Workforce Planning and Strategy team’s ongoing Washington State DEI Empowerment Conference. This position supports the duties of the DEI Special Project Manager.

Duties include:

• Info session meeting coordination
• Website updates
• Conference program design
• Conference Feedback Support
• Be backup participant in section level work providing support efforts when asked.
• Liaison with the DEI Conference Core Team to keep current with other state agencies and exchange internal and external promotion communication.
• Answer questions from state communicators, share news, processes and strategies, attend planning meetings as time allows.
• Recording and monitoring chat during the virtual event.
• Work with the communications manager to print, proofread the website and program for accessibility.
• Requires regular contact with customers, many of whom are statewide or agency HR leaders or staff, as well as external partners via email, TEAMS and Zoom.
• Office duties require use of standard, laptop. Position requires frequent use of Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

The Service to Armed Forces & International Services program in the Northwest Region supports military personnel, veterans, and families on 11 separate military installations in the region, at 4 Veteran’s Administration Hospitals, 5 Veteran State Homes and throughout the Veteran community. Key installations supported include Joint Base Lewis McChord, Naval Station Kitsap, Naval Station Everette, Naval Station Whidbey, and Fairchild Airforce Base.  JBLM is the largest Red Cross SAF volunteer area in the Northwest Region, there is a team of over 300 active volunteers supporting the SAF mission throughout the region. Volunteers range from civilian to active duty, from administrative through PhD, RN and MD who practice to the full extent of their credentials.  During the summer months we add a robust program of youth volunteers with our Summer Youth programs.

American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces (SAF) Program/Project Manager-Assists the SAF Regional Manager and/or Director in building strong relationships and partnerships with external constituents in the local community, including government organizations, corporate partners, civic organizations and other community charitable and nonprofit agencies with the purpose of furthering the mission of the Red Cross. Outreach includes command meetings, education briefings, presentations or information sessions.

Key Skills- Leads designated programs and projects supporting the Active-Duty Military and Veteran Communities- Provides Data Management-Conduct project assessments and Program Development Activities.

STEPS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR OUR PROGRAM

Step 1:

Check with your leadership to see if they will allow you to participate in our SkillBridge program.

Step 2:

Must be eligible for at least 90 to 180 days with our internship program.

Step 3:

Create a profile on our website: jobs.hiregi.com (Must attach Resume)

Step 4:

Once profile is complete, send us an email to [email protected] to schedule an interview.

Please state what opportunity of interest you are interviewing for.

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*If you are seeking immediate employment and/or have less than 90 days of availability, schedule an appointment with our transition support team. No cost to you. Please send an email to [email protected]. Our team will contact you for your employment support.

Once again, thank you for your consideration with our Hire G.I. SkillBridge program!

We are a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Consulting Company. We help small to medium sized businesses understand the government marketplace, bid & win government contracts. We guide business owners through the contracting process. Our team shares over 47 years of experience in this industry. Gov Association NW is now part of the Government Contractors Association we have helped our clients and members win over $900 million dollars in government contracts, and we walk members & clients through our success formula, by providing the right education, training, tools, market intelligence & coaching to make your success possible.

As a Business Development & Consulting Company, we Education, Facilitate & Advocate for small business. We support our clients with proposal writing, coaching, training programs & bootcamps and provide marketing and strategy assistance. We enjoy helping people! We want to help as many businesses as we can in the coming years to be more successful in the government market and secure & win more contract opportunities.

Government Contractors Association (GCA) members have access to proprietary GovFast Track software, online training & support and we have helped members and clients win over $900 million in government contracts.

We are currently seeking an experienced, highly motivated, “hands on” (Proposal Writer/Manager) who will report directly to the CEO and Proposal Manager. The ideal candidate has an uncompromising work ethic and experience managing complex, multi-volume, high-value, price-competitive proposals, as well as an unwavering drive to achieve excellence. The successful candidate will also be impeccably detail-oriented, written multiple proposals, organized, self-motivated, self-disciplined, inquisitive, and both process- and product-oriented. To support operations across time zones and meet client deadlines, work is at times required during evenings and weekends to meet submission requirements. Guiding capture strategy and activities in collaboration with capture and program managers, including facilitating SWOT and competitive analyses, teaming and pricing strategy, and researching/analyzing market data. Additional consultant and training opportunities available for the right candidate.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares proposals by determining concept, gathering and formatting information, writing drafts, and obtaining approvals.
• Determines proposal concept by identifying and clarifying opportunities and needs, studying requests for proposal (RFPs), and attending strategy meetings.
• Meets proposal deadline by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, approval, and transmittal.
• Enters and monitors tracking data.
• Coordinates requirements with contributors and contributes proposal status information to review meetings.
• Gathers proposal information by identifying sources of information, coordinating submissions and collections, and identifying and communicating risks associated with proposals.
• Develops proposal by assembling information including project nature, objectives/outcomes/deliverables, implementation, methods, timetable, staffing, budget, standards of performance, and evaluation.
• Writes, revises, and edits drafts including executive summaries, conclusions, and organization credentials.
• Prepares presentation by evaluating text, graphics, and binding and coordinating printing.
• Maintains quality results by using templates; following proposal-writing standards including readability, consistency, and tone; maintaining proposal support databases.
• Obtains approvals by reviewing proposal with key providers and project managers.
• Improves proposal-writing results by evaluating and re-designing processes, approach, coordination, and boilerplate.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; maintaining personal networks.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Qualifications:

• Presentation skills
• Written communication
• Familiar with Microsoft 365 product suite
• Graphic design skills
• Technical documentation
• Layout skills
• Ability to mentor others
• Problem solving
• Deadline-oriented
• Process improvement
• Coordination
• Strategic planning
• Market knowledge
• Strong work ethic and leadership skills.
• Driven and goal-oriented individual.
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus but not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• How many years of proposal/grant writing /proposal management experience do you have?

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred) but not required

Experience:

• Writing proposals & manage the assembly & submission of RFP’s/RFQ’s, possible Contracting Officer experience 5 years (Preferred)

While working closely with GovAssociation NW team members engaging prospects & clients, additional consultant and training opportunities available for the right candidate.

We are currently seeking an experienced, highly motivated, “hands on” (Business Development/Capture Manager) responsible for coordinating membership growth, engagement and sales efforts for GovAssociation NW. business in complete brand portfolio of business services & products. Capture Manager is responsible for establishing and meeting revenue goals and structuring procedures and logistics to support the business and customer/client base. Their role is to assess all GovAssociation NW programs for profitability and enforce margin structures.

Responsibilities

• Run capture on new business opportunities
• Lead strategic capture efforts throughout the sales lifecycle
• Perform market analysis, identify opportunities, develop and execute capture plans, and monitor competitor activity for each capture
• Ability to work with executives and senior leadership
• Conduct competitive analysis to develop competitive solutions
• Deliver strong financial results
• For the right candidate will be able to engage & mentor clients & members

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in relevant business, technical, (Preferred not Required)
• Understanding of capture management best practices
• Experience managing proposals and some experience writing proposals
• Demonstrated ability to capture business
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent presentation and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal, problem solving, and business acumen
• Proactive, attention to detail, project management, and organizational skills

• Presentation skills
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus but not required
• Familiar with Microsoft 365 product suite
• Ability to coach & mentor others

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• How many years of business development experience do you have?

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred) but not required

Experience:

• Capture Management / Business Development Experience: 5 years (Preferred)

While working closely with GovAssociation NW team members engaging prospects & clients, additional consultant and training opportunities available for the right candidate.