Project Manager- Application Development (TS/SCI)

Federal Staffing Solutions Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Staffing Solutions Inc. in Norfolk, VA is seeking an experienced Project Manager - Application Development (TS/SCI) to lead end‑to‑end software initiatives for a U.S. Navy program. The role requires active TS/SCI clearance, PMP, and strong cloud/AWS expertise.

You will manage cross‑functional teams, drive SDLC in Agile environments, and coordinate with Navy stakeholders to align cost, schedule, and performance. Onsite work in Norfolk with DoD cybersecurity and RMF compliance obligations.

Qualifications

• Requires active TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• 7–10 years of project/program management experience with 3+ years in DoD or Navy development.
• Experience delivering software on AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, GovCloud).
• Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum in a federal contracting environment.
• Familiarity with RMF/ATO, NIST 800-53, and cybersecurity controls.
• Experience managing technical teams including developers and QA testers.
• PMP certification required or to be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of Navy mission system projects.
• Manage full SDLC across Agile/Scrum teams, including sprint planning and releases.
• Serve as primary contact with Navy stakeholders and provide status briefings.
• Oversee AWS deployments and CI/CD pipelines; coordinate with DevSecOps teams.
• Ensure RMF/ATO compliance and NIST 800-53 controls.
• Manage IMS, resources, and EVM reporting where applicable.
• Mentor development staff and coordinate with QA, security, and systems engineering.
• Support proposal development and contract deliverables (CDRLs).

Skills

Project management

DoD/Navy programs

Agile/Scrum

Stakeholder communication

Cloud (AWS)

RMF/ATO compliance

Earned Value Management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / Engineering

Tools

AWS

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Project Manager- Application Development (TS/SCI)

Full time | Federal Staffing Solutions Inc. | United States

Posted On 07/27/2026

Job Information

Technology

City Norfolk

State/Province Virginia

23502

Job Description

We connect our employees with some of the best opportunities around.

Time and again, our employees tell us that the most important thing we offer is respect. Federal Staffing Solutions puts people to work in all types of jobs. When you work with us, you build a relationship with a team of employment professionals in your community who have, in turn, built professional relationships with the businesses that are hiring.

We are looking for a Project Manager- Application Development to work in Norfolk, VA supporting our client.

Location: Norfolk, VA

Clearance: TS/SCI

Salary Rate: $165,000-$176,000

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

Our client 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; elevate 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.

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.

Federal Staffing Solutions Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.