National Security Tech Ops Project Manager (Onsite)

VT Group (VTG); Reston (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

VT Group (VTG) seeks a Technical Operations Project Manager to lead mission-critical initiatives for National Security customers. The role is based in the National Capital Region and is 100% onsite, requiring close collaboration with government and contractor teams.

You will define scope and milestones, manage schedules, risks and resources, prepare leadership briefings, and ensure compliant documentation. A TS/SCI with Polygraph, 12+ years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and up to 35% CONUS

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in relevant roles.
• Bachelor's Degree (experience may count in lieu of degree).
• Travel up to 35% CONUS travel.
• Experience managing technical or mission-focused government or national security projects.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary technical teams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and client-facing communication skills.
• Experience managing schedules, risks, and deliverables across concurrent efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of technical projects across cross-functional teams.
• Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables in coordination with stakeholders.
• Manage schedules, risks, dependencies, and resource allocation.
• Track progress using appropriate tools, metrics, and reporting frameworks.
• Coordinate internal staff and external partners to support successful delivery.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues proactively.
• Manage changes to scope, schedule, and cost using structured change-control practices.
• Prepare and present status updates to leadership and customer stakeholders.
• Maintain strong relationships across government and contractor teams.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, plans, and briefings.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

VT Group (VTG) seeks a Technical Operations Project Manager to lead mission-critical initiatives for National Security customers. The role is based in the National Capital Region and is 100% onsite, requiring close collaboration with government and contractor teams.

You will define scope and milestones, manage schedules, risks and resources, prepare leadership briefings, and ensure compliant documentation. A TS/SCI with Polygraph, 12+ years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and up to 35% CONUS