Project Manager (Deputy PM) - Secret Clearance

Reston Consulting Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Federal program experience

Job summary

RCG, Inc. in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced Project Manager (Deputy PM) to support a federal program. This full-time, on-site role requires five days per week at the customer location and an active Secret clearance.

The Deputy PM will assist in planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects, coordinating with government stakeholders and technical teams to ensure on-time, on-budget results in alignment with contract requirements.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, PM, or related field.
• Minimum of five years of project management experience.
• Experience leading IT projects from initiation through completion.
• Strong understanding of PM methodologies, processes, and tools.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and team coordination skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and managing multiple IT projects from initiation through completion.
• Support project scheduling, resource planning, and budget management to ensure successful project delivery.
• Monitor project performance, identify risks and issues, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate communication among project stakeholders to maintain alignment on project objectives and deliverables.
• Track project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and overall progress.
• Prepare project documentation, executive reports, presentations, and status updates for leadership and customers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams to ensure projects meet customer expectations and contractual requirements.

Skills

PM experience

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Organization

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration/PM/related field

Job description

Project Manager (Deputy PM) - Secret Clearance

Location: Washington, DC (On-Site – 5 Days per Week)
Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Clearance
Salary Range: $140,000 – $155,000 (DOE)

Who We Are

RCG, Inc. is a growing federal contracting company proudly Certified™ as a Great Place to Work®. We are committed to fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence while delivering mission-critical solutions to our federal government clients.

The Opportunity

RCG is seeking an experienced Project Manager (Deputy PM) to support a federal government program in Washington, DC. This is a full-time, on-site position requiring five (5) days per week at the customer’s location.

The Deputy PM will assist in leading the planning, execution, and successful delivery of IT projects while working closely with government stakeholders, technical teams, and program leadership. This individual will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with contractual requirements.

What You'll Do

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and managing multiple IT projects from initiation through completion.
• Support project scheduling, resource planning, and budget management to ensure successful project delivery.
• Monitor project performance, identify risks and issues, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate communication among project stakeholders to maintain alignment on project objectives and deliverables.
• Track project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and overall progress.
• Prepare project documentation, executive reports, presentations, and status updates for leadership and customers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams to ensure projects meet customer expectations and contractual requirements.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance (Required)
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of project management experience.
• Experience leading and managing IT projects from initiation through completion.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, processes, and tools.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and team coordination skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
• Full-time position
• On-site in Washington, DC – Five (5) days per week
• Collaborative, mission-focused federal government environment
• Occasional interaction with executive leadership and government stakeholders

Please Note

Due to the secure nature of this federal program:

• Candidates must possess Active Secret Clearance.
• Candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents.
• Employment is contingent upon successfully completing all required government background requirements before the start date.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Opportunity to support meaningful federal government initiatives with an experienced, collaborative team

Equal Opportunity Employer

RCG, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.