Project Manager

Falcon IT and Staffing Solutions; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Falcon IT and Staffing Solutions seeks a Project Manager in Fairfax, VA, delivering hybrid on-site/remote governance for DoW programs. You will coordinate cross-functional teams including systems engineering, cloud, cybersecurity, software development, and operations to plan, execute, and deliver secure cloud-based solutions.

The ideal candidate has 5–9 years of project management or coordination experience, a US citizenship, and the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance, with DoD 8140 IAT II

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 5-9 years of project coordination or management experience in IT/defense.
• Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance; DoD 8140 IAT Level II Security+ within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary project manager and customer interface for assigned government programs.
• Lead project planning, execution, and delivery while coordinating cross-functional engineering and cybersecurity teams.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, implementation plans, project documentation, and status reports.
• Coordinate project activities across systems engineering, cloud, cybersecurity, software development, and operations teams.
• Track project scope, schedules, resources, risks, issues, and action items throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate project meetings, Agile ceremonies, customer meetings, and project status reviews.
• Coordinate system deployments, production releases, maintenance activities, and project deliverables.
• Support project reporting by preparing executive briefings, customer presentations, and status updates.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across project teams.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

AWS

MS Office

Job description

Role: Project Manager

Location: Fairfax, VA (Hybrid onsite/remote)

Salary: $120,000 - $140,000

Clearance/Certification: Ability to obtain Top Secret required; active TS/SCI desired. DoD 8140 IAT Level II / Security+ within 30 days of start.

Citizenship: U.S. Citizen required

Job Description: Seeking a Project Manager to work in Fairfax, VA in a hybrid onsite/remote capacity.

Seeking an experienced Project Manager to work in a hybrid remote/on-site capacity in Fairfax, VA supporting a portfolio of U.S. Department of War (DoW) programs. The Project Manager serves as the primary interface between government stakeholders and cross-functional project teams, leading the planning, execution, and delivery of secure cloud-based solutions. This role works closely with systems engineers, cloud engineers, cybersecurity engineers, software developers, and operations personnel to coordinate project activities, manage schedules, mitigate risks, and ensure successful project execution.

The ideal candidate possesses strong project management, leadership, and communication skills with the ability to effectively coordinate technical teams, manage competing priorities, and deliver projects on schedule and within scope. A general understanding of cloud technologies and software development processes is preferred to effectively support engineering and cybersecurity teams.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary project manager and customer interface for assigned government programs.
• Lead project planning, execution, and delivery while coordinating cross-functional engineering and cybersecurity teams.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, implementation plans, project documentation, and status reports.
• Coordinate project activities across systems engineering, cloud, cybersecurity, software development, and operations teams.
• Track project scope, schedules, resources, risks, issues, and action items throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate project meetings, Agile ceremonies, customer meetings, and project status reviews.
• Coordinate system deployments, production releases, maintenance activities, and project deliverables.
• Support project reporting by preparing executive briefings, customer presentations, and status updates.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across project teams.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Required Skills:

• U.S. Citizen.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain DoD 8140 IAT Level II Security+ (or higher) within 30 days of start date.
• 5-9 years of project coordination, project management, technical, defense, or related experience
• 5+ years of experience managing IT, software development, infrastructure, or cybersecurity projects
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational, analytical, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience: Leading cross-functional project teams and delivering projects in an Agile environment; Working in or supporting DoW programs.
• Interest in technology and willingness to learn technical concepts
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint, and Teams).
• General understanding of cloud technologies (AWS preferred) and enterprise IT environments.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, with a proven ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and identify the most appropriate solution.
• Highly developed interpersonal and oral/written communication skills, with the ability to effectively and professionally interact with a diverse set of stakeholders (from peers to end-users to executive management).

Desired Skills:

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• CAPM, PMP, or other project management training/certification
• Experience supporting: Technical or software-related projects; Agile software development teams; Pilots, proof-of-concepts, or technology innovation projects
• Familiarity with: Project management tools and methodologies; Secure or classified technology environments; Amazon Web Services (AWS) or other cloud platforms; RMF, cybersecurity compliance, or secure system deployment processes.
• Exposure to data platforms, cloud environments, or data integration
• Understanding of DoD acquisition or stakeholder processes