Project Management Specialist – (Mid-Level or Senior) – Argon ST

Argon ST; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Argon ST Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) in Fairfax, VA is seeking a Project Management Specialist (Mid-Level or Senior) to support the Maritime ISR Program Team. The role requires strong collaboration across engineering, test, and support functions, with an emphasis on risk management and program execution.

Ideal candidates will have extensive project management experience, the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams, and experience in handling government contracts and cross-border

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Project/Program management or equivalent
• 3+ years with cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders
• Forecasting and managing a multi-million-dollar budget
• Experience with analytical, collaboration, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience with RIO (Risk, Issues, and Opportunities) in project planning

Responsibilities

• Develops overall project plan aligning with objectives and standards (PMBOK, PMI, ANSI, ISO)
• Lead others and direct all phases of projects or subsystems from inception to completion
• Lead virtual matrix team to baseline, execute and manage government contracts and defense sales
• Perform studies and risk assessments to determine impacts and constraints in product development and production
• Create schedule, reports, metrics, and change activity; communicate updates throughout lifecycle
• Direct all phases of projects or subsystems from inception through completion
• Act as primary project contact to establish stakeholder requirements and objectives
• Assist customers to develop performance recovery plan and ensure project control systems are in place

Skills

Cross-functional teams

Project management

Budget forecasting

Analytical skills

RIO experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher

Job description

Project Management Specialist – (Mid-Level or Senior) – Argon ST Company: Argon ST Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS)

Argon ST Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Project Management Specialist (Level 3 or 4) who is an experienced professional with project management experience to join our dynamic team in Fairfax, VA supporting Argon ST. This position will support the Maritime Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Program Team. Strong communication and organizational skills are critical to success in this position, along with the ability to build strong relationships, collaborate in a cross-functional environment, and utilize problem-solving skills to proactively identify and manage risks and opportunities.

Position Responsibilities

• Develops overall project plan consistent with project objectives as defined by the project owner and key stakeholders in accordance with accepted project management standards in the industry (e.g., PMI, Project Management Body of Knowledge [PMBOK], ANSI, and ISO standards)
• Will lead others and direct all phases of projects or subsystems of major projects from inception through completion
• Lead virtual matrix team using Program Management Best Practices (PMBP) to baseline, execute and manage government contracts, Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) programs
• Performs studies, analysis (trend, variance, impact), risk assessments to determine impacts, and constraints involving product development, production rates, process improvement, program initiatives
• Creates schedule, reports, metrics, change activity, communicates and updates plan regularly throughout lifecycle of program or project
• Directs all phases of projects or subsystems of major projects from inception through completion
• Acts as primary project contact to establish key stakeholder requirements and project objectives
• Assists customers to develop performance recovery plan and ensure all project control systems are in place to support ongoing support to stakeholders

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 3+ years of experience working with and building cross-functional teams and partnerships with multiple stakeholders within the company, engineering and test
• 3+ years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience in Project/Program and/or Product/Portfolio management or equivalent
• Forecasting and managing a multi-million-dollar budget
• Experience using analytical, collaboration, communication and organizational skills
• Experience with RIO (Risk, Issues, and Opportunities) in project planning

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• Experience building positive relationships with business partners
• Active Top Secret clearance preferred
• Level 3: 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Level 4: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Travel: Willing and able to travel occasionally to support customer needs

Shift: 1st Shift

Drug Free Workplace: Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

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• Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
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• The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
• The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings.
• Our best-in-class retirement benefit features: Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with immediate 100% vesting
• Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: Level 3: $101,150 - $136,850

Summary pay range: Level 4: $126,650 - $171,350

Applications for this position will be accepted until November 23, 2026

Language Requirements

Not Applicable

Education

Not Applicable

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement

This is not an Export Control position.

Safety Sensitive

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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