Artemis/Aptive is seeking a full-time Project Manager – Data Analyst Lead with a strong background data analysis and project management best practices to support and execute efforts for a federal client. The ideal candidate must be a problem-solver who works well both independently and as part of a team and is comfortable receiving and implementing feedback on project tasks. In addition to overseeing product development for the contract, this individual  

The Project Manager – Data Analyst Lead role requires a self-starter, proactive problem solver and action-oriented team player with previous experience managing government program data collection, modeling, analyses, and product generation. This position needs an individual that is committed to providing superior service, poised under pressure and has a positive and flexible attitude.

This is a contingent hire position.

This position is remote. However, travel for occasional in-person meetings will be required.

• Collect data from internal sources/systems and external sources.
• Develop and implement a wide range of advanced qualitative and quantitative methods to assess and improve operational effectiveness.
• Prepare data for analysis.
• Develop and run queries against the data, creating reports, dashboards and data visualizations to make analytical results available to senior management and other end users.
• Develop and deliver executive-level briefings tools (e.g., presentations, reports, information papers) that are tailored to various audiences’ understanding.
• Use data science techniques to develop statistical methodologies for leveraging both near real-time and lagging data collection capabilities and creating sample design and data collection methods.
• Conduct data collection through developing, testing and administering data collection instruments (e.g., surveys, questionnaires) and verifying data, managing the data and cleaning the data.
• Provide completed data models that, at a minimum: identify and illustrate the entities/data types used; identify key properties of each entity/data type; illustrate key relationships among each entity/data type; illustrate data formats; map attributes to each entity completely; illustrate the ways the entity/data can be grouped and formatted; assign keys as needed; and decide on a degree of normalization that balances the need to reduce redundancy with performance requirements.
• Provide analyzed data in the form of tables and written summaries.
• Analyze raw data evaluations in the context of organizational decision making and problem-solving and use data visualization, which shall include customer-focused dashboards that all departments can access.
• Support other duties and assignments as required by clients.
• Assist with reporting information required under the contract to federal clients, ensuring all reports are accurate, timely and thorough.
• Work closely with the program manager for the contract to identify and resolve issues related to quality, performance, schedule, staffing and financials.
• Provide direct expert advice and support the development of project management, operational and schedule best practices, processes, standards, and procedures.
• Serve as a primary client point of contact, responding to requests for support and providing guidance on the curriculum and training efforts.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of critical project management documents such as project management plans, Work Breakdown Structures, Integrated Master Schedules, reports and more, as required.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality deliverables.
• Evaluate analytical results and develop new and adapted analytical techniques.
• Provide performance analysis and process improvement using industry best practice methodologies and tools.
• Demonstrates an awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds and orientations.

• 6 years of experience.
• Master’s degree in related field.
• Project Management Professional certification, or equivalent industry recognized certification
• Strategic thinker with a forward-looking approach to marketing trends and technologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Experience supporting complex projects and transformation efforts within the federal government.
• Comfortability with supporting complex client relationships.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

• Strong critical thinking, analytical and time management skills.
• Proven ability to organize, prioritize and work well with others.
• Ability to communicate thoughts, ideas and solutions logically both written and orally.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to receive feedback from clients and implement changes quickly and effectively.
• Ability to get up to speed quickly on complex issues.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment.