Project Manager

LUKOS LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Federal holidays

Job summary

Lukos is seeking a Project Manager in Washington, DC to serve as the Key Personnel single point of contact and senior contractor lead for all operational, technical, and administrative performance under the PWS. This role combines senior technical delivery with contract management, ensuring timelines, requirements, quality, and federal regulations are met while collaborating with the KO and COR.

The position requires a PMP (DHS) or equivalent certification and extensive experience in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field
• PMP certification (DHS) or equivalent
• (DHS) mid-level PM certification or equivalent
• 12+ years with Master's or higher in Engineering/Business or related field with 12+ years experience

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contractor POC for the KO and COR on contract performance and delivery
• Maintain direct availability to the COR 7:30 AM–5:00 PM ET; respond within 4 hours
• Adhere to HSAR 3052.215-70 regarding retention, replacement, and KO approvals
• Oversee labor category invoicing across BPA orders
• Provide guidance on high-visibility projects; offer advisory support to leadership
• Read, interpret, and apply DHS policies and directives to PWS activities
• Perform senior-level labor tasks alongside PM duties
• Manage high-complexity projects with cross-functional teams
• Coordinate participants and conduct rigorous quality reviews
• Deliver executive-level oral and written communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Department of Homeland Security

(DHS) mid-level Project Management certification, or equivalent certification

At least twelve (12) years of experience with a Master's degree or higher in Engineering, Business, or a related field

Job description

Project Manager

Location: Washington, DC

Minimum Qualifications Summary

Certification & Education

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field, and
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Department of Homeland Security
• (DHS) mid-level Project Management certification, or equivalent certification
• At least fifteen (15) years of relevant experience, or
• At least twelve (12) years of experience with a Master's degree or higher in Engineering, Business, or a related field

Experience Required

• At least fifteen (15) years of relevant experience, or
• At least twelve (12) years of experience with a Master's degree or higher in Engineering, Business, or a related field.

Job Objective

To serve as the Key Personnel single point of contact (POC) and senior contractor lead accountable for all operational, technical, and administrative performance under the Performance Work Statement (PWS). This dual-role position combines senior-level technical/functional delivery with overarching contract management, ensuring strict adherence to timelines, customer requirements, quality standards, and federal regulations while providing strategic, executive-level guidance and collaboration to the Contracting Officer (KO) and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary, dedicated contractor POC for the Contracting Officer (KO) and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on all matters relating to contract performance and delivery.
• Maintain direct availability to the COR via telephone Monday through Friday, between 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM Eastern Time (ET). Respond to inquiries or technical problem-resolution requests within 4 hours of notification.
• Fulfill all obligations designated under Key Personnel status, adhering strictly to Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) clause 3052.215-70 ("Key Personnel or Facilities") regarding retention, replacement, and prior approval from the KO.
• Oversee and coordinate proper labor category invoicing across applicable Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) orders where assigned.

• Provide expert guidance and direction on high-visibility, executive-level projects incorporating initiative management principles, business process development, business re-engineering, and strategic alignment.
• Offer high-level coaching, advisory support, and strategic counsel to leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Read, interpret, and legally apply federal and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policies, regulations, and directives to all active PWS activities and deliverables.

• Perform senior-level technical/functional labor category tasks concurrently with overarching Project Manager duties.
• Manage high-complexity projects, directing cross-functional teams to complete deliverables on schedule, within scope, and under established resource constraints.
• Coordinate all project participants and perform rigorous quality reviews on work products to guarantee completeness, accuracy, and full compliance with customer requirements.
• Deliver clear, effective oral presentations and written communications tailored to executive-level government and industry leaders.

Education & Certification

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field, and
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Department of Homeland Security
• (DHS) mid-level Project Management certification, or equivalent certification, and
• At least fifteen (15) years of relevant experience, or
• At least twelve (12) years of experience with a Master's degree or higher in Engineering, Business, or a related field.

Work Location

• Washington, D.C., United States

About Lukos

Lukos has been delivering professional services to the Federal Government for 15 years. We help a variety of federal agencies in areas such as national security, homeland security, international development, training, analytics, healthcare, and other professional services. Since our founding, we have grown to support all military services and multiple federal civilian agencies.

About Our Name: Lukos is ancient Greek for "wolf". The characteristics of the wolf match our approach to national security. The wolf is known for cunning, aggression, patience, and teamwork. An individual wolf is smart, strong, and resilient, but the true strength of wolves is their ability to work together as a wolfpack. Kipling said it best in The Law of the Jungle.

"For the strength of the pack is the wolf, and the strength of the wolf is the pack."

At Lukos we take care of our pack by offering full time employees competitive benefits to include: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off and Federal holidays.

Lukos is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or national origin.