Project Manager (Application Development)

Nucorevision, Inc; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NucoreVision, Inc. seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead end-to-end application development for a U.S. Navy program.

You will manage cross-functional teams, coordinate with Navy stakeholders, and ensure delivery aligns with cost, schedule, and performance objectives in AWS environments (including GovCloud). The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of project management, DoD/Navy experience, and active TS/SCI clearance with PMP certification.

Qualifications

• Citizen of the United States
• Residence within 30 miles of Norfolk, VA
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Active PMP certification (required or to be obtained within 6 months)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (Concentration)
• 7–10 years of project/program management experience
• Experience with AWS cloud deployments (including GovCloud) for DoD/Navy programs
• Experience with Agile/Scrum and hybrid delivery in a federal environment
• Knowledge of RMF/NIST 800-53 and cybersecurity compliance
• Experience managing technical teams and briefing senior government stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of Navy mission system software projects
• Manage full SDLC with Agile/Scrum teams, including sprint planning and releases
• Serve as the primary liaison with Navy stakeholders (COR, PM, tech leads)
• Oversee architecture and deployment on AWS and GovCloud with CI/CD pipelines
• Ensure DoD RMF/ATO compliance and continuous monitoring support
• Manage IMS, resource allocation, and EVM reporting where applicable
• Identify and mitigate risks; escalate to government and leadership as needed
• Coordinate with QA, security, and systems engineering for accreditation and interoperability
• Support proposal development, staffing plans, and contract deliverables
• Mentor and manage development staff (engineers, BAs, QA)

Skills

Project management

Agile/Scrum

Security clearance

Communication

Polygraph readiness

DoD/Navy program experience

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

Job description

PRE-REQUISITES:

• Must be a United States Citizen
• Must reside within 30 miles of Norfolk, Virginia
• MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE TOP SECRET CLEARANCE
• MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE PMP CERTIFICATION
• An AWS Certification Preferred- (AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Solutions Architect, or DevOps Engineer).
• Certified ScrumMaster Preferred
• Must have a minimum of 7 years’ experience
• Must have a bachelor’s degree (Computer Science Concentration)

Position Summary

NucoreVision, Inc. (NVI) is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead application development efforts in support of a U.S. Navy program. This role is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of custom software applications hosted in AWS (including AWS GovCloud), managing a cross-functional development team, coordinating with Navy stakeholders, and ensuring delivery aligns with cost, schedule, and performance objectives. The ideal candidate combines strong technical fluency in cloud-based application development with proven federal program management discipline.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of application development projects supporting Navy mission systems, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards.
• Manage full software development lifecycle (SDLC) activities across Agile/Scrum teams, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, release management, and retrospectives.
• Serve as primary point of contact with Navy government stakeholders (COR, PM, technical leads), providing status reporting, risk assessments, and program briefings.
• Oversee application architecture and deployment on AWS, coordinating with cloud engineers and DevSecOps teams on infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD pipelines, and environment management (dev/test/staging/production).
• Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity and Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements, including ATO documentation, NIST 800-53 controls, and continuous monitoring (ConMon) support.
• Manage integrated master schedule (IMS), resource allocation, and Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting where applicable.
• Identify, track, and mitigate program risks and issues; escale appropriately to government and NVI leadership.
• Coordinate with QA, security, and systems engineering teams to ensure application releases meet Navy accreditation and interoperability requirements.
• Support proposal development, staffing plans, and contract deliverables (CDRLs) as needed.
• Mentor and manage development staff (engineers, business analysts, QA testers) assigned to the program.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance (U.S. citizenship required; must be able to pass polygraph if required by the program).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (equivalent experience considered).
• Minimum 7–10 years of project/program management experience, with at least 3 years supporting DoD or Navy application development programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing software application development projects deployed on AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, AWS GovCloud, or similar services).
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum and hybrid Agile-Waterfall delivery methodologies in a federal contracting environment.
• Working knowledge of DoD RMF/ATO processes, NIST 800-53, FISMA, and cybersecurity compliance requirements.
• Experience managing technical teams including developers, cloud engineers, and QA/testing staff.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience briefing senior government stakeholders.
• PMP certification (Project Management Professional) required or must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Navy or DoD program experience specifically (e.g., NAVWAR, NIWC, PEO EIS, SPAWAR legacy programs).
• AWS certification (AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Solutions Architect, or DevOps Engineer).
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or SAFe Agilist certification.
• Experience with DevSecOps toolchains (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Terraform, Docker/Kubernetes) in a classified or controlled environment.
• Familiarity with Navy-specific systems, networks, or mission applications.
• Experience with earned value management (EVM) and CDRL/DID deliverable management on federal contracts.

Work Environment

This position requires work at a government facility supporting classified Navy systems. Candidate must be able to work onsite full-time and maintain continuous eligibility for TS/SCI access throughout employment.