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Sitarah Kassam

@sitarahkassam

Senior IT project manager and deputy program manager who optimizes complex government programs through compliance, governance, and process improvement.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a senior IT project/program role where I can drive governance and process improvement, strengthen stakeholder communication, and ensure compliance while delivering clear metrics, budget discipline, and reliable execution across complex government technology initiatives.

I’m a tenacious PROJECT MANAGER/DEPUTY PROGRAM MANAGER/CONSULTANT with over 6 years of experience in government contracting, project management, and business transformation. I use research and analysis to confirm beginning-to-end compliance, life cycle processes, and project quality for medium-to-large scale complex IT efforts.

In my roles, I’ve led teams, hosted leadership-ready reviews, and improved operational efficiency with standardized procedures and documentation. I support major programs that include managing contract scope and budgets, running financial deep dives, and delivering weekly and monthly performance reporting tied to KPIs and stakeholder priorities.

I also bring strong expertise in IT governance and enterprise portfolio processes—through frameworks like ServiceNow UAT, SDLC/EPLC stage gate activities, FITARA budget tracking, and enterprise tools like Ektropy. Alongside technical leadership, I have research compliance experience across human subjects and animal use testing, including monitoring visits, audits, and regulatory training that keep work safe, accurate, and audit-ready.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Project Manager / Deputy Program Manager

Current

Alkanna Consulting

Apr 2024 - Present (2 years 3 months)

Managed a Defense Health Agency contract, including contract oversight, team performance/goal communications, and recurring senior leadership reporting. Led financial deep dives and sustainment-focused spend planning activities across multiple Military Treatment Facilities.

Contract Management Budgeting Financial Analysis Statement of Operations PPBE Ektropy SharePoint SOP Development Standard Operating Procedures Metrics Reporting Stakeholder Management performance reporting Program Coordination

Project Manager / Senior Consultant

Netimpact Strategies, Inc.

Mar 2022 - Apr 2024 (2 years 1 month)

Supported a $20M contract for IT engagement/optimization, including governance and policy workstreams. Coordinated ServiceNow-related requirements and UAT support, delivered dashboards/updates to leadership, and managed onboarding/hiring and team meetings.

Optimization IT Governance Dashboarding Stakeholder Management Requirements Gathering ServiceNow UAT FITARA Budget Tracking Training Risk Mitigation Onboarding

Regulatory & Research Compliance Analyst

Henry M. Jackson Foundation for Military Medicine

Jan 2016 - Jul 2019 (3 years 6 months)

Coordinated grant/contract/clinical trial and human/animal research compliance activities to relevant federal and military regulations. Conducted or supported regulatory databases, training, IRB support, and site monitoring visits/audits for human subject protection and related requirements.

Human Subjects Protection Recombinant DNA and Select Agents training coordination Monitoring Visits Audit FDA Compliance

Team Lead - Regulatory Document Analyst

Lockheed Martin

Nov 2012 - Dec 2015 (3 years 1 month)

Led regulatory document analysis for cancer trials, including quality checking, accept/reject decisions for publishing, and trial registration updates. Developed and maintained standards/operating procedures and supported team rotations, training, and investigator communications to keep trial documentation accurate and up to date.

Quality Control Publishing Decisions Background Checks Investigator Communication Schedule and Rotation Monitoring Online Monitoring System Updates Training Facilitation Standard Operating Procedures

Executive Assistant - Civil Security

Spark Staffing

Jan 2011 - Nov 2012 (1 year 10 months)

Provided executive and administrative support to a Civil Security Director, including scheduling, meeting coordination, reporting, and travel/expense support. Supported security operations such as visitor/guest monitoring and emergency floor safety responsibilities.

Executive Support Meeting Coordination Scheduling Travel Coordination Security Operations Fire Warden Duties

Office Assistant (Internship)

Department of the Navy

May 2010 - Aug 2010 (3 months)

Provided administrative support for a Human Resources office, including recruitment data management, staffing paperwork support, and process documentation. Supported recruitment trend reporting and maintained a filing system for recruitment folders, including assistance with OPM background check paperwork (SF-85P).

Administrative Support Recruitment Management Excel SF 85P