Project Manager

DSA; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DSA is seeking a Project Manager to serve as the single point of accountability for cost, schedule, performance, staffing, risk, option task coordination, transition discipline, and Government engagement on a mission-critical biometric sustainment and modernization contract.

This role will lead a multi-disciplinary team supporting critical DoW operations, secure cloud hosting, cybersecurity compliance, mission application sustainment, and controlled modernization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 8+ years managing complex DoD/Army/IC/federal tech programs.
• 3+ years biometric comparisons or matching algorithms.
• Experience leading multi-functional teams in enterprise systems/cloud/cyber/mission apps.
• Government contract execution, performance reporting, staffing, risk, and customer engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract execution across operations, engineering, cloud, cybersecurity, logistics, sustainment, modernization, and options.
• Interface with Government for performance reviews, staffing, risk decisions, and priorities.
• Maintain integrated cost, schedule, staffing, risk, quality, and performance management processes.
• Drive transition planning, knowledge capture, and readiness gates.
• Oversee subcontractor integration, deliverable quality, corrective actions, and reporting.
• Ensure cybersecurity posture, modernization delivery, and customer communications stay aligned.

Skills

DoD programs

Biometric systems

Team leadership

Government contracting

Stakeholder briefing

Identity intelligence

Security clearance

8570/8140 cert

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, information technology, engineering, management

Job description

All hired employees are expected to have experience with Microsoft Copilot and / or an approved equivalent AI solution.

Summary

DSA is seeking a Project Manager to serve as the single point of accountability for cost, schedule, performance, staffing, risk, option task coordination, transition discipline, and Government engagement on a mission-critical biometric sustainment and modernization contract. This role will lead a multi-disciplinary team supporting critical DoW operations, secure cloud hosting, cybersecurity compliance, mission application sustainment, and controlled modernization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead overall contract execution across operations, engineering, cloud, cybersecurity, logistics, sustainment, modernization, and option task activities.
• Serve as the primary Government interface for performance reviews, issue escalation, staffing status, risk decisions, and mission priorities.
• Maintain integrated cost, schedule, staffing, risk, quality, and performance management processes.
• Drive transition planning, knowledge capture, and readiness gates.
• Oversee subcontractor integration, deliverable quality, corrective actions, and performance reporting.
• Ensure operational continuity, cybersecurity posture, modernization delivery, and customer communications remain synchronized.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, information technology, engineering, management, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience managing complex DoD, Army, IC, or federal technology programs.
• At least 3 years of experience relating to biometric comparisons, biometric management, or biometric matching algorithms.
• Experience leading multi-functional teams supporting enterprise systems, cloud operations, cybersecurity, software sustainment, or mission applications.
• Demonstrated experience with Government contract execution, performance reporting, staffing management, risk management, and customer engagement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing Government stakeholders.
• Experience with identity intelligence systems and 24/7/365 mission operations environments.
• DoD 8570/8140-aligned certification
• Active Secret-level clearance.

Desired Qualifications And Certifications

• PMP certification strongly preferred.
• Experience with AWS cloud operations and data transfers across multiple domains.

Status

Pending award; this position is contingent upon contract award, customer approval, funding availability, and completion of applicable DSA recruiting, security, and onboarding requirements.

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The posted salary range is a good-faith estimate. Actual compensation will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and other job-related factors.

DSA - Salary Pay Range

$150,000 - $180,000 USD

Many of DSA's positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. DSA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. DSA is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. DSA requires background checks , where permitted , by law. DSA is an E-Verify Employer.