Kforce has a client in Laurel, MD that is seeking a Subject Matter Expert - Senior (GIS). Responsibilities: * Analyzes program and project requirements to collaboratively define program and project scope, goals, objectives and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders, to support the company's priorities and business goals * Defines project success and acceptance criteria and approvals, communicating them to involved parties throughout the project life cycle * Develops, maintains, revises, and distributes comprehensive project management plans for assigned IT programs, projects and initiatives, accounting for internal and external dependencies and resource and schedule constraints; Plans and develops full-scale project plans, schedules and milestones using appropriate tools * Establishes and implements program and project communication plans and deliverables; Identifies and manages project dependencies and critical paths * Establishes, manages, and effectively communicates project expectations with team members and other stakeholders in a timely, intuitive manner * Proactively manages changes in project scope, identifying risks and devising mitigation and contingency plans * Delegates tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel; Identifies and resolves issues and conflicts within the project team; Leads, coaches, and motivates project team members and contracted personnel, influencing them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work * Tracks, validates and reports status of project milestones and deliverables to project, business, and senior-leadership stakeholders