Project Lead with Security Clearance

Set of X; Maryland; On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Technology Refresh

Training and Development

Stock Plan

Flex Leave and Exchange Plan

Virtual Office Reimbursement

Fringe Benefit Mall

Profit-Sharing Cash Bonus

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Set of X is seeking an experienced project owner to lead day-to-day activities across technical and non-technical teams in a fast-paced government contracting environment. The role requires coordinating schedules, milestones, and reporting in JIRA, while ensuring clear communication with customers and leadership.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree or equivalent, 10 years of government/defense/tech experience, and exceptional organizational, written, and verbal skills.

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.

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 maintain program 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.

Skills

JIRA

Project coordination

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

JIRA

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 maintain program 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.