Project Management Specialist

Scientific Research Corporation; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Security clearance support

Excellent benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Scientific Research Corporation is seeking a project controls professional to support large Navy/DoD programs. You will build and maintain schedules, monitor milestones, and coordinate with cross‑functional teams to keep tasks on track.

The role requires a DoD Secret clearance, PMP/CAPM, and hands-on project control experience, with a strong focus on schedules and budget monitoring. Strong benefits and funding‑contingent status noted.

Qualifications

• Requires DoD/ Navy project control experience and scheduling proficiency.
• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years or Master’s with 3+ years in relevant field.
• DoD security clearance and leadership of project tasks required.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on project control support for large Navy/DoD projects.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and track milestones.
• Coordinate with teams and prepare status reports for stakeholders.

Skills

PMP/CAPM certification

DoD Secret Clearance

Project controls experience

MS Project/Jira

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/technical/business, 5+ years experience

Master’s degree in a relevant discipline, 3+ years experience

Associate’s degree in engineering/technical/business, 7+ years experience

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Job description

Salary Statement

Estimated Starting Salary Range: USD $63,150.00/Yr. - USD $105,200.00/Yr. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Description

• Providing hands‑on project control support for large and complex Navy/DoD projects
• Developing and maintaining detailed project schedules, tracking key milestones, analyzing the critical path, and monitoring project resources (staffing, procurement, and budgets)
• Coordinating directly with project teams to ensure tasks remain on schedule, compile project data, and prepare regular status reports to support successful project completion

FILLING THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, technical, or business discipline and five (5) years of relevant experience
  • Or a master's degree in a relevant discipline and three (3) years of relevant experience
  • Or an associate’s degree in an engineering, technical, or business discipline and seven (7) years of relevant experience
• Of the required experience, at least three (3) years must be in large and complex projects associated with the U.S. Navy or other DoD programs
• Of the required experience, at least one (1) year must include experience leading project tasks or teams (this can be concurrent with the DoD experience)
• Experience providing hands‑on support for project control, including developing and maintaining detailed project schedules
• Demonstrated experience tracking key milestones, analyzing critical paths, and coordinating with cross‑functional teams to ensure tasks remain on schedule
• Experience monitoring project resources, including staffing, procurement, and budget expenditures
• Experience compiling project data and preparing detailed status reports, timelines, and briefings for project stakeholders
• Possess a current DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Skills

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification
• Experience supporting project controls, scheduling, or resource management specifically for DOD engineering, prototyping, and fabrication operations
• Proficiency using standard DoD project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira, or similar tools)

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL

Travel Requirements

• Less than 15 business days per calendar year

About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EEO

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

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