Project / Implementation Manager

D2 Technical Services; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Accrued PTO

STD/LTD/Life Insurance

Referral Bonuses

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

D2 Technical Services in Springfield, VA seeks a Project/Implementation Manager to lead complex IT projects for our intelligence community customer. You will guide cross‑functional teams, manage scope, schedule, and cost, and ensure mission success in a high‑stakes environment.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance, 5+ years of project management experience, and proven ability to coordinate with government stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in project or task management.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance (required).
• Proven ability to lead medium to large teams or departments with complex workflows.
• Experience supporting government clients, preferably within the intelligence or defense space.
• Strong communication, planning, and organizational skills.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities while delivering high‑quality results.
• Confident working across teams, resolving conflicts, and adapting to shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Direct the end-to-end lifecycle of complex IT projects and systems engineering tasks from initiation through delivery.
• Drive technical staff, including engineers, developers, operations teams and multi‑disciplinary service lanes.
• Manage scope, schedule, milestone‑based invoicing inputs, and resource allocation to meet aggressive mission milestones.
• Proactively mitigate risks, identify technical bottlenecks, and drive rapid solutions to ensure zero mission downtime.
• Serve as the primary liaison and trusted advisor to intelligence customer stakeholders.
• Host high‑level technical exchange meetings (TEMs), participate in program management reviews, and customer briefings.
• Anticipate evolving customer requirements to help spearhead program growth.
• Mitigate risks and potential roadblocks to the project.
• Interact with vendors, other agencies, subcontractors, and other client staff on behalf of the client.
• Coordinate development of deliverables and products.
• Ensure quality assurance of project deliverables.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant technology.
• Participate in special projects as required.
• Review future project requirements and develop strategies for future work.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

**ACTIVE TS/SCI SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED**

Lead with Purpose. Deliver with Impact.

Are you a natural leader who thrives on turning plans into action and challenges into solutions? We’re looking for a Project/Implementation Manager who brings both strategic thinking and hands‑on execution to help support a critical mission for our intelligence community customer.

In this role, you'll do more than just manage tasks—you’ll help ensure that today’s national security operations run smoothly, while laying the foundation for a smarter, more secure tomorrow.

How You’ll Make a Difference

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Project/Implementation Manager with D2, where you will transform technology into opportunity for our intelligence customers. At D2, you will make meaningful contributions to challenging projects while leading teams and driving strategic initiatives. This role offers you the platform to grow a rewarding career while driving mission‑critical solutions, managing key project responsibilities including procurement, milestones/timelines, leadership, and technical oversight in a dynamic, high‑stakes environment.

Our work depends on a TS/SCI cleared Project/Implementation Manager joining our team to support our intelligence customer in Springfield, VA (preferred) or St. Louis, MO.

HOW A PROJECT/IMPLEMENTATION MANAGER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Provides comprehensive technical, administrative, and operational leadership for mission critical IT projects. Drives execution across the full project lifecycle, maintaining accountability for scope, cost, schedule, and technical performance. Orchestrates cross‑functional engineering and operational teams in a matrixed environment, guiding the resolution of complex technical issues to accelerate project completion. Coordinates directly with client customers and client stakeholders to ensure seamless mission success and complete customer satisfaction. Manages or directs resources required to perform assigned project or tasks (s) – this is a project manager role where you will own and drive the execution of an assigned portfolio of IT projects.

What you get to do every day:

• Direct the end-to-end lifecycle of complex IT projects and systems engineering tasks from initiation through delivery
• Drive technical staff, including engineers, developers, operations teams and multi‑disciplinary service lanes
• Manage scope, schedule, milestone‑based invoicing inputs, and resource allocation to meet aggressive mission milestones
• Proactively mitigate risks, identify technical bottlenecks, and drive rapid solutions to ensure zero mission downtime
• Serve as the primary liaison and trusted advisor to intelligence customer stakeholders
• Host high‑level technical exchange meetings (TEMs), participate in program management reviews, and customer briefings
• Anticipate evolving customer requirements to help spearhead program growth
• Mitigate risks and potential roadblocks to the project
• Interact with vendors, other agencies, subcontractors, and other client staff on behalf of the client
• Coordinate development of deliverables and products
• Ensure quality assurance of project deliverables
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant technology
• Participate in special projects as required
• Review future project requirements and develop strategies for future work

What You Bring to the Team

5+ years of relevant experience in project or task management

Active TS/SCI security clearance (required)

Proven ability to lead medium to large teams or departments with complex workflows

Experience supporting government clients, preferably within the intelligence or defense space

Strong communication, planning, and organizational skills

Ability to balance multiple priorities while delivering high‑quality results

Confident working across teams, resolving conflicts, and adapting to shifting priorities

Why You’ll Want to Join Us

Be part of a mission‑driven team supporting national security initiatives

Lead programs that have a direct impact on operational readiness and innovation

Work in a collaborative environment that values integrity, teamwork, and accountability

Grow your leadership experience while supporting a meaningful mission

Ready to step into a leadership role where your work matters every day? Let’s talk.

Additional Information

• All your information will be kept confidential according to appropriate guidelines.
• Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically $145k-155k. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above‑stated range.
• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Accrued PTO, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and more!

D2 Consulting is committed to a merit‑based recruitment process and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. As a Veteran‑Owned Small Business, we particularly welcome applications from veterans who have the requisite skills and experience. Job applicants that are interested in one of our openings and may require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, should contact us to request an accommodation.

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