It Project Manager/Team Lead (0015)

0015-IT Project Manager/Team Lead

OCT Consulting is an SBA-certified, 8(a) small business management and technology consulting firm that provides support to Federal Government clients. We provide consulting services in the areas of Strategy, Process Improvement, Change Management, Program and Project Management, Acquisition/Procurement, and Information Technology.

Responsibilities And Duties

We currently have openings for an IT Security Project Manager with a strong assessment background. The selected PM will serve as the project team lead and will be the primary point of contact with our client. You will assume responsibility for managing engagement issues and outline all project work and define deliverables. You will maintain communication with our client as well as the project team and provide technical direction as needed. Additionally, you will be the lead tester where you will have a thorough understanding of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework (RMF), Security Controls Assessments, the development of security controls, integration testing, and the evaluation of security performance and integrity of applications utilized by our client. You will provide CIO advisory and ISSO Support services to the client. You will be responsible for the management of the entire Security Testing and Evaluation program as well as performing the duties of the Lead Tester/Assessor.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Overall management of the team
• Reviewing Pen Test results and provide guidance and subject matter expertise
• Providing expertise, guidance, and reviews on FedRAMP products and services
• Being a subject matter expert and provide CIO Advisory services
• Ensuring that all deliverables meet the quality standards and performance requirements
• Providing ISSO Support services for all FISMA systems
• Participating in Security Controls Assessments of FISMA systems and applications
• Performing security testing and reviews of application design, source code and deployments
• Providing support to systems assessment and authorization activities
• Conduct reviews of assessment artifacts
• Preparation of standardized system assessment reports

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills

Certifications:

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Google Project Management Certification
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Federal IT Security Professional (FITSP) Auditor (FITSP-A)

Education

• Eight (8) or more years of Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) related experience (mandatory)
• Bachelor’s Degree in, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering or related field (mandatory)

Other

• Must be a US Citizen
• The investigation will involve a credit, fingerprint, and law enforcement agency check
• Must be able to obtain or retain a Public Trust clearance.

Benefits

Benefits

The position includes competitive compensation and a full suite of benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry leading provider with 3% employer ma Reports to: Vice President, USA Location: Fairfield County, CT

This is a unique opportunity to become a part of a well-established, internationally-loved 40 year-old business -- at the ground floor. But wait a minute — how is that possible?

With over 160 bakeries across Canada and 500 through Australia and New Zealand, COBS Bread and Bakers Delight is the world’s largest bakery franchise. We are now planning our expansion into the Northeastern United States. This is where you come in.

We are looking for an Payroll and Administrative Coordinator to join our close-knit start up COBS USA Team and who is passionate about providing exceptional HR support and services to our stakeholders and support team members in alignment with strategic business objectives. This posittion will play a key role in providing support and administration for COBS USA Support Team, as well as processing and accounting for payroll, and coordinating full cycle Accounts Payable responsibilities. If you’re passionate about being part of a start up with an awesome family-owned company whose passion is bread and giving back – then apply for this ‘roll’!

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Providing front-line contact and administration for COBS Bread USA Support Team
• Assisting Accountant with Month End Reporting items
• Project and Event Support - Coordinate and prepare Regional Events including conferences (may include travel booking), forums, bread shows, scheduled meetings and miscellaneous functions
• Providing administrative support to non-operational departments, including but not limited to, finance and accounting support , minutes for meetings, insurance program billings and certificates, banking and new bakery setups
• Accounting for company’s payroll and related items in general ledger
• Other duties and end-to-end projects as required
• Effective management of all Full Cycle Accounts Payable responsibilities including but not limited to Amex Processing, monthly and bi-weekly supplier payments and supplier management etc
• Processing payroll and statutory reporting for all Bakery and Corporate Employees; weekly and bi-weekly payroll
• Coordinate couriers and supplies as needed
• Maintaining the payroll database

Requirements

How can you contribute to this adventure? You bring:

• Office management or administration is preferred
• Knowledge of US employment regulations and requirements
• Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written
• Self-motivated, ability to work well autonomously and amongst a close-knit team
• Quick to learn a variety of systems and software
• High attention to detail and outstanding organizational skills
• Strong sense of urgency and driven by a fast-pace environment
• Experience in statutory reporting and remittances across multiple states
• Post-secondary/diploma studies in Payroll
• Tenacious in driving yourself and others to meet deadlines
• Intermediate MS Excel Skills, Outlook and Word
• 1-2 years payroll processing experience for minimum of 50 employees
• Demonstrated strong skills in managing competing priorities while meeting deadlines

What’s In It For You

• Retirement plan with employer matching
• Work within a dynamic, driven, high-achieving, close-knit and fun-loving team
• 401k Retirement plan with matching
• Paid sick and personal leave days
• Subsidized wellness program, and paid days for mental health and volunteer time
• Competitive salary, and vacation plan
• An open, ‘continuous-learning’ environment where professional development and career progression is encouraged
• A great Healthcare plan - Medical and Dental, LIfe and Accident Insurance
• High level of autonomy and responsibility
• Be part of rapidly growing company with a product you can be genuinely proud of!

We thank all applicants for their interest in COBS Bread but would like to advise that only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

More About COBS Bread

COBS Bread is a unique, well-loved bakery business. Everything we sell at our bakeries is baked fresh that day. At the end of the day, leftover products are donated to local charities. The brand is well-established with more than 160 locations across Canada and plans to continue growing fast to become a household name across North America.

The company’s success can be attributed to the quality of our product, the development of our people, and our warm and friendly customer service—in addition to a business model where giving back to the community every day is built-in. (In Canada in 2022, we donated over a retail value of over $70 million in bread to local charities.)

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status regarding public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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