Implementation Support Lead

Description Evans is hiring an Implementation Support Lead resource to join one of their growing contracts supporting the Federal Aviation Administration. This role will support the deployment of an air traffic support system building solutions end-to-end. The ideal candidate must have experience managing and coordinating complex implementation and deployment efforts involving infrastructure, engineering, technology, or comparable operational environments. Location Details: This role is mostly remote with occasional on-site requirements at the Department of Transportation Headquarters in Washington D.C. and the FAA Headquarters in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. Assume ownership of defined deployment workstreams, site groups, or cross-functional coordination areas as appropriate. Support development and management of an integrated deployment strategy. Analyze impacts resulting from changes in field conditions, procurement, external stakeholder readiness, infrastructure, resources, and other dependencies. Develop mitigations and recommend risk reduction alternatives for maintaining deployment objectives. Coordinate implementation activities across a wide array of internal and external stakeholders. Support resource planning and sequencing. Support executive-level analysis and decision-making. Support the project coordination team as a Senior Project Coordinator. Requirements A minimum of 16 years of relevant experience is required. Relevant degrees may be credited toward the experience requirement as follows: Bachelor's degree (5 years), Master's degree (3 years), and PhD (7 years). Experience with infrastructure deployment, systems installation, or similarly complex operational environments involving tightly coupled dependencies and execution constraints is required Understand a complex collection of interdependent activities and constraints. Develop and maintain integrated deployment plans that define how activities, dependencies, resources, and operational constraints fit together across the deployment. Analyze changes and determine downstream impacts to deployment sequencing, resource needs, dependencies, and operational execution. Work through ambiguous problems and develop solutions and mitigations. Coordinate resources and activities across multiple stakeholders and operational domains. Translate detailed operational information into actionable plans that support management decisions. Operate independently and proactively in a fast-moving implementation environment. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required. Demonstrated responsibility for implementation planning: integrating dependencies and resources, evaluating downstream impacts, developing mitigation options, and driving execution through changing conditions is preferred. P6 or MS Project experience preferred. The Evans Experience Evans, Inc. is a growing firm doing consequential work. We partner with federal agencies — FAA, Navy, Air Force, and others — to implement technology, develop workforces, and drive lasting organizational change. The work is complex, the stakes are real, and the people we serve depend on us to get it right. What you'll find here is an environment that rewards curiosity, pushes you to think past the obvious answer, and holds everyone accountable for results. We bring integrity to every engagement and the courage to say what needs to be said, even when it's not the easy path. We're a tight-knit team of people who genuinely care about the work and each other. If you do your best thinking in an environment that values creativity, honesty, and service — and you want to do it alongside people who hold themselves to the same standard — you'll fit here. We Take Care of Our Own (Benefits) We believe one of the major benefits of working at Evans is our award-winning culture of ongoing learning and professional growth, with a focus on collaboration, innovation, flexibility, and wellness. But aside from our culture, we also offer a very comprehensive benefits package: • Supporting Work-Life Integration • Professional Development & Educational Assistance w/ Extensive Growth Resources • Annual Discretionary Bonus, Spot Bonus, and Peer Recognition Programs • Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave • Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits • Company-Paid Life Insurance • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA) • Generous PTO & Paid Holidays • 401(k) Retirement Plan, Evans' Contribution and 100% Vesting Work Environment and Physical Demands • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. • Reasonable accommodations are provided in accordance with ADA. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable workplace accommodation for any part of our employment process, please send an email to HR at evansconsulting.com. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. This option is reserved only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation. It is not intended for other purposes or inquiries. Work Authorization U.S. citizenship or a permanent residency card in the U.S. is required to be an eligible candidate for this opportunity. Employees may be required to hold a specific security clearance depending on the work assignment. Identity Statement As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. Compensation Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $130,000 to $150,000 (annualized USD). 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