Project Lead

Set of X; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Plan

Flex Leave

Virtual Office Allowance

Fringe Benefit Mall

Profit-Sharing Bonus

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Set of X is seeking experienced project owners to lead government-focused initiatives with cross‑functional teams and key stakeholders. You will coordinate schedules, milestones, and deliverables while maintaining thorough program documentation and reporting.

Ideal candidates bring a decade of coordination experience, strong Jira usage, exceptional organization, and excellent written and verbal communication. A TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 10 years of experience leading or coordinating projects in a government, defense, intelligence, or technology environment.
• Experience managing project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and competing priorities.
• Demonstrated experience using JIRA for project, task, workflow, or issue tracking.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with technical teams, customers, and senior leadership.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day project activities and coordinate across technical and non‑technical teams.
• Track project schedules, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and action items.
• Manage and maintain project tasks, workflows, and reporting in JIRA.
• Develop and maintainprogram documentation.
• Coordinate priorities and ensure tasks are assigned, tracked, and completed on schedule.
• Serve as a primary point of coordination between the customer, project team, leadership, and supporting organizations.
• Support requirements tracking
• Coordinate with technical leads and subject matter experts without requiring hands‑on technical expertise.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure information is current and accessible.
• Support planning for new initiatives, changes in scope, staffing requirements, and project priorities.

Job description

WE ARE HIRING OWNERS

Set of X is led by industry veterans who see government contracting as a good community with plenty of opportunity to go around.With a shared desire to give back, grow the community, and do great work, the Set of X team is building an elite group of engineers with a strong sense of shared responsibility and ownership.

Because who you work with matters.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment with technical teams and government stakeholders. Experience using JIRA or similar project management and task‑tracking tools is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day project activities and coordinate across technical and non‑technical teams.
• Track project schedules, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and action items.
• Manage and maintain project tasks, workflows, and reporting in JIRA.
• Develop and maintainprogram documentation.
• Coordinate priorities and ensure tasks are assigned, tracked, and completed on schedule.
• Serve as a primary point of coordination between the customer, project team, leadership, and supporting organizations.
• Support requirements tracking
• Coordinate with technical leads and subject matter experts without requiring hands‑on technical expertise.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure information is current and accessible.
• Support planning for new initiatives, changes in scope, staffing requirements, and project priorities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 10 years of experience leading or coordinating projects in a government, defense, intelligence, or technology environment.
• Experience managing project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and competing priorities.
• Demonstrated experience using JIRA for project, task, workflow, or issue tracking.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with technical teams, customers, and senior leadership.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Clearance:
TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Total Compensation Package

We offer a comprehensive compensation package designed to support your well‑being and professional growth. Our competitive base salary is complemented by an extensive benefits program, including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Peace of mind with financial protection for you and your loved ones.
• 401(k) Plan: No personal investment required to benefit from a generous employer contribution, allowing you to maximize your take‑home pay.
• Paid Time Off: Enjoy time away from work to recharge.
• Technology Refresh: Upgrade your devices regularly, or opt for a year‑end bonus if you don’t need new tech.
• Training and Professional Development: A $5,250 annual budget for ongoing education, certifications, and professional memberships. Or use this annual benefit to repay a student loan tax‑free.

For a full overview of our benefits, please visit our benefits tab.

Salary Range: $130,000 - $180,000

Additional Perks and Benefits

• Stock Plan: Become an equity owner with a yearly stock grant—let's build the future together.
• Flex Leave and Exchange Plan: Take up to 8 weeks off for a strong work‑life balance or sell back unused time for double the value!
• Virtual Office Compensation: Monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet services.
• Fringe Benefit Mall: Choose from perks like Uber rides, a beer of the month club, Amazon Prime, and Hello Fresh—whatever suits you best!
• Profit‑Sharing Cash Bonus: Share in the company’s success with an end‑of‑year cash bonus.
• Referral Bonus: Help us grow by bringing in top talent and earn a bonus for each successful referral.