Project Manager

We are seeking a Project Manager to provide embedded program management support to a government technology division for one or more priority, multiyear technology development programs. The role integrates requirements, resources, schedules, risks, and stakeholder engagements to support the development, acquisition, and eventual transition of new and emerging defense capabilities. You will work closely with project lead engineers, technical teams, government stakeholders, and potential customers to plan, coordinate, and monitor program execution across the acquisition life cycle.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary programmatic lead and facilitator for one or more technical development teams, with anticipated support to two priority programs.

• Develop and maintain program plans that integrate requirements, resources, schedules, milestones, risks, and transition objectives.

• Coordinate program activities with project lead engineers and technical teams, aligning programmatic commitments with technical progress and priorities.

• Monitor milestones, dependencies, risks, and issues; coordinate mitigation actions and elevate matters requiring Government decisions.

• Prepare and maintain program documentation, briefings, schedules, action trackers, status reports, and decision support products.

• Plan and facilitate customer and stakeholder engagements, program reviews, and team meetings; document decisions and track assigned actions to closure.

• Coordinate with active duty military stakeholders, potential customers, and engineers to clarify requirements, communicate progress, and support capability transition.

• Apply defense acquisition experience or industry program management expertise to support program development, planning, and execution throughout the acquisition life cycle.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Ability to integrate program requirements, resources, schedules, and risks for technically focused development efforts.

• Strong interpersonal, written communication, briefing, and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively with government stakeholders, customers, and engineers.

• Ability to organize program documentation, maintain accountability for actions, and prepare clear information to support decisions.

• Minimum SECRET security clearance required. Top Secret clearance is highly desirable.

Education & Experience

• Experience managing defense acquisition efforts or industry programs involving technical development teams is required. Prior experience coordinating program planning and execution with engineers, customers, and stakeholders is expected.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Embedded support to government technical development teams on a traditional work schedule. Primary duty location in Northern Virginia.

Travel

• Minimal, as needed.

Benefits

Benefits offered: The company provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; disability, life insurance, and AD&D; a 401(k) plan with a company match and immediate vesting; Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts; an Employee Assistance Program; education assistance; paid time off and holidays; flexible work schedules; and a 9/8/80 alternate workweek option.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and experience. Our client does not engage in nor permits any discrimination in the workplace.​