PMO Support Specialist

Industry: Government / Public Sector
Location: Mechanicsville, VA
Work Arrangement: Hybrid — On-site 2–3 days per week
Duration: 9+ months, with potential extension or conversion to full-time

Mandatory Location & Certification Requirements

• Local candidates only.

• Candidates must be able to work on-site in Mechanicsville, VA, 2–3 days per week.

• Must hold a PMP or ACP certification issued by PMI, No other certifications qualify.

Job Description

Seeking an experienced PMO Support Specialist to support IT project governance, project delivery, risk management, documentation, training, and reporting across government IT initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Maintain PMO documentation, project records, and SharePoint Online document libraries.

• Develop and deliver project management training, user guides, and documentation.

• Manage IT project risks, mitigation plans, issues, and escalations.

• Prepare recurring project reports and dashboards using Microsoft Excel and Power BI.

• Review project plans, schedules, resource allocations, milestones, and status reports.

• Monitor project governance, quality assurance, and compliance with established PMO standards.

• Assess project readiness during the planning phase and guide project managers on required deliverables.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in large-scale project management and project management tools.

• 8 years of IT risk management experience.

• 5 years of documentation development and training experience.

• 3 years of SharePoint document management, indexing, and organization.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Visio, Excel, and project reporting.

• Strong experience in PMO governance, risk assessment, project planning, and stakeholder coordination.

Preferred Qualifications

• 15 years of overall IT experience, preferably involving technology infrastructure.

• Experience with VITA Commonwealth Technology Portfolio (CTP), ECOS, and Commonwealth IT procurement processes, including RFPs, VITA Statewide Contracts, and CAI SOWs.

• Experience in proposal development and business writing.

Interview Process: Webcam and in-person interviews.

Candidates must meet the certification, experience, and local hybrid-work requirements to be considered.