Senior Technical Project Manager (Secret clearance required)

Dahlgren, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager to join a mission-critical program supporting the United States Navy. This is a full-time salaried position requiring an active Secret security clearance and 100% onsite presence in Dahlgren Virginia.

In this role you will lead complex technical initiatives that support advanced naval systems and operational capabilities partnering closely with engineers program leadership and government stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time within scope and aligned with mission objectives.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background managing technical and engineering-focused programs within a federal or defense environment with the ability to translate mission needs into actionable project plans coordinate cross-functional teams and maintain rigorous program oversight. This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in delivering impactful solutions that directly support national defense priorities.

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Qualifications

Active Secret clearance or higher (Note that the program may not be able to support higher than a Secret)
Must be able to commute to the Dahlgren VA area on a daily basis

Bachelors degree in engineering computer science liberal arts or related field; masters degree preferred
10 years of experience managing complex technical projects
Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to manage cross-functional teams
Background in virtualization security system integration and/or software development
Proficiency in project management tools (e.g. MS Project Jira Primavera)
PMP certification is highly preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Lead the planning execution and delivery of complex technical projects supporting programs ensuring alignment with mission objectives schedules and contract requirements.
Develop and manage project plans schedules budgets and resource allocations for engineering and technical initiatives.
Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineers developers analysts and government stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
Serve as the primary liaison between program leadership technical teams and government representatives to communicate project status risks and milestones.
Monitor project performance identify risks or issues and implement mitigation strategies to keep deliverables on track.
Oversee technical deliverables documentation and reporting to ensure compliance with government and program standards.
Facilitate project meetings technical reviews and status briefings with internal teams and government leadership.
Support proposal efforts program planning and process improvements that enhance project delivery and operational efficiency.
Ensure adherence to security requirements and operational protocols while working within a classified or controlled environment.
Mentor and guide junior project managers or team leads while fostering collaboration across program teams.

$150000 - $180000 a year

Required Experience:

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