Technical Risk & Integrations Oversight Lead

This role will serve as the technical risk, Application Program Interface (API) integrations, and quality assurance oversight lead for NA-11's Program Management Information System (PMIS); acting as a technical liaison between the core NA-11 internal project team and the vendor development team throughout the project lifecycle. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSIdentifying and mitigating technical risk throughout the project lifecycleActing as a technical liaison between the NA-11 core team and vendor team to translate technical requirements into viable system capabilities with real-world operabilityProviding quality assurance oversight to the vendor development teams and ensuring acceptance criteria requirements are met prior to project advancementContributing to the data migration, management, and governance protocols in anticipation of long-term PMIS sustainment and operationsProviding ongoing risk status updates aligned to key project decision-gate milestonesAssessing vendor technical decisions to evaluation potential downstream risk impactsFlagging gaps between planned and delivered product componentsAssuring PMIS architecture solutions compatibility with NNSA enterprise IT infrastructure and security requirementsSigning off on final enterprise operational readiness prior to deploymentIdentifying integration dependencies and overseeing the configuration process MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSA Q-clearance or equivalentDeep familiarity with enterprise software deployments in federal defense environments, particularly within NNSAWorking knowledge of federal cybersecurity compliance requirementsComfortability translating technical expertise for lay audiences during briefings and status reportsExperience with dual-system architecture handling classified data setsPrior experience operating or configuring federal program management information systems is a significant plus LOCATION: This position is on-site or hybrid in Washington, DC. SALARY: Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate's related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position. The salary range for this position is 175k-195k. BENEFITSEmployer Paid, High Quality Employee Medical, Dental & Vision CareLow-Cost Family Health Care offered11 Federal Holidays and 3 weeks' vacation401k with Generous Employer MatchCross-training opportunities About MELE With over 300 employees and offices in Rockville, MD, Washington, DC, and Albuquerque, NM, MELE is a veteran-owned government contractor empowering its customers with innovative solutions for more than three decades. MELE has team members located across the U.S. and has served more than a hundred countries across hundreds of project locations. The company offers technical, engineering, and programmatic support expertise to a host of U.S. federal and international agencies, including, but not limited to, the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, INTERPOL, and the International Atomic Energy Agency. MELE's services include national security, intelligence, IT/cybersecurity, facility management and engineering, CBRNE defense and nuclear security, emergency response training/management, and mission and program support. MELE Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. MELE Associates, Inc. is an E-Verify employer. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.