Gray Analytics Inc

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Position Summary The Junior Project Manager supports the operational, administrative, and coordination activities necessary to deliver cybersecurity consulting services and CMMC assessment engagements within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). This role works closely with Lead CCAs, assessment teams, consultants, OSC clients, sales teams, and operations leadership to ensure that projects are executed efficiently, documentation is maintained, deliverables are tracked, and internal processes align with quality and compliance expectations. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and interested in building a career in cybersecurity consulting and project operations. Key Responsibilities Project Coordination & Support • Assist in planning, scheduling, organizing, and monitoring cybersecurity consulting projects and assessments. • Track project milestones, deadlines, risks, dependencies, and deliverable status. • Coordinate kick-off meetings, client communications, and recurring project touchpoints. • Maintain project plans, action logs, Risk/Actions/Issues/Decisions (RAID) logs, and communications trackers. • Support resource allocation by ensuring the right consultant is assigned to the right task at the right time. Operational Support • Assist with development and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs), templates, and workflows for business processes. • Update dashboards and operational metrics (e.g., sales, pipeline, project status, utilization, forecasting, etc.) for leadership reporting. • Support documentation management including version control, repository organization, and quality checks. • Facilitate cross-team coordination across sales, technical consulting, finance, and operations. Client & Stakeholder Management • Serve as a supporting liaison between OSC clients and internal teams throughout project execution. • Ensure timely communication, clarifications, scheduling, and delivery of required documentation. • Help maintain OSC client satisfaction by supporting the timely resolution of issues, risks, and blockers. Project Documentation & Quality Assurance • Prepare meeting summaries, action items, agendas, and project artifacts. • Assist with collecting required evidence, deliverables, and documentation from internal teams, as needed. • Support quality reviews to ensure deliverables meet internal standards and contractual requirements, as needed. Financial & Contractual Support • Track project budgets, hours, and forecasts. • Support invoicing processes by validating project milestones or deliverable-based billing triggers. • Help ensure contract and Statement of Work (SOW) requirements are understood and followed during execution. Key Competencies • Organization & Time Management: Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment. • Communication: Clear, professional, and proactive with internal teams and clients. • Critical Thinking: Able to identify risks, gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement. • Team Orientation: Works well collaboratively and supports cross-functional teams. • Adaptability: Comfortable with ambiguity and evolving project requirements. • Professionalism: Maintains confidentiality, follows processes, and supports a compliance-driven culture. • High School Diploma or equivalent • Prior experience in Consulting, Information Technology, or Cybersecurity services. • Exposure to Project Management methodologies (Agile, Lean, PMI, PRINCE2, Scrum, or similar). • Experience with driving stakeholder and executive engagement. • Experience with collaboration and work management platforms (Office, Jira, Asana, Monday.com, Smartsheet, etc.). • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. • Ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, SharePoint, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and general project management tools. • Desire to attain CMMC CCP designation or already have one Preferred • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field—or equivalent experience. • 10 or more years of solid experience managing an Information Security consulting program portfolio with several concurrent projects at a large Consultancy (e.g., Big Four) or MSP/MSSP with multiple stakeholders and matrixed leadership • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Project Management Professional (PMP), or PRINCE2. • Interest in cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST 800-171, CMMC, NIST CSF, or ISO 27001. About Gray Analytics Gray Analytics values our employees as our most important resource. To showcase these values, we offer not only traditional medical, disability, life, etc. coverages that begin on day one of employment, but also unique benefits to improve our employees' quality of life. Some of these unique benefits include: • A PTO policy based on total years of experience, not years of service to the company. PTO is available for use immediately at hire, subject to company needs. • Eligibility for 401K contributions and company matching, Pet Insurance through Spot, Flexible Spending Account, and Tuition and Professional Development Funds begin on day one of employment. • Charitable donations program on a yearly and quarterly basis where employees can nominate a non-profit of choice to receive donations. Gray Analytics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. Gray Analytics, Inc. welcomes minority and veteran applicants.