Project Manager (Application Development)

Nucorevision, Inc; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will direct cross-functional teams, manage agile SDLC, and coordinate with Navy stakeholders to ensure delivery on cost, schedule, and performance. The role requires strong technical fluency in cloud-based development and proven federal program management discipline. The ideal candidate has DoD/Navy project experience, active TS/SCI clearance, and a PMP certificate or the

Qualifications

• US citizen required.
• Residence within 30 miles of Norfolk, VA.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of Navy mission systems software projects.
• Manage SDLC with Agile/Scrum across cross-functional teams.
• Serve as primary liaison with Navy stakeholders (COR, PM, tech leads).
• Oversee AWS deployment and IaC, CI/CD pipelines, and environment management.
• Ensure RMF/ATO compliance (NIST 800-53, DoD guidance) and risk mitigation.
• Manage IMS, resource allocation, and EVM reporting where applicable.
• Coordinate with QA/security/systems engineering for accreditation and interoperability.
• Support proposals, staffing plans, and CDLL deliverables.
• Mentor and manage development staff assigned to the program.

Skills

Project management

Agile/Scrum

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (Concentration)

Tools

AWS

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

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; escalate 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.