Project Manager (DoD Secret Clearance)

MartinFederal Consulting, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MartinFed is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and oversee the successful execution of a federal task order. The Project Manager will act as the primary leader for the Contractor's team, ensuring performance, coordination, and delivery in line with contractual requirements.

This role requires DoD Secret clearance, 8+ years of federal project management experience, and strong leadership and communication skills to engage government customers and senior leadership.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship with DoD Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of professional project management experience on federal task orders.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
• Strong written and verbal communication with government customers and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Contractor's project team and maintain responsibility for the successful performance of work under the task order.
• Manage day-to-day task order execution to ensure activities are completed in accordance with contractual requirements, schedules, budgets, and performance objectives.
• Provide coordination, visibility, and control across project activities, workstreams, personnel, deliverables, and milestones.
• Monitor project financial performance, including budgets, expenditures, labor utilization, forecasts, and other applicable financial metrics.
• Track project activities, schedules, milestones, dependencies, risks, issues, and action items.
• Coordinate the development, review, submission, and tracking of contractual deliverables.
• Prepare and deliver recurring status reports, performance reports, briefings, and other project documentation required by the Government.
• Lead and participate in In-Progress Reviews (IPRs), status meetings, and other project and program reviews.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

PM tools

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Founded in 2007 in Huntsville, AL, MartinFed provides the U.S. government with customer-focused, performance-based solutions using technology and an empowered workforce as an engine to drive its customers' missions. Our goal is to attract the best and brightest within their field.

We invest in our people because they are our greatest asset. They cultivate our purpose, embody and reflect our core values, and define our culture. MartinFed's core values that set us apart are the following:

• Be Driven - We are fueled by the hunger to learn more and do more.
• Be Curious - We engage in continuous improvement - never accepting the status quo.
• Be Humble - We seek honest feedback to strengthen our relationships.
• Pursue Excellence - We strive to achieve extraordinary results and do not settle for mediocrity.

Strive for excellence and consider joining our growing team today!

JOB OVERVIEW

MartinFed is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and oversee the successful execution of a federal task order. The Project Manager will serve as the primary leader for the Contractor's team and will be responsible for overall performance, coordination, and delivery of work in accordance with contractual requirements.

Please Note: This position is contingent upon award

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Lead and oversee the Contractor's project team and maintain responsibility for the successful performance of work under the task order.
• Manage day-to-day task order execution to ensure activities are completed in accordance with contractual requirements, schedules, budgets, and performance objectives.
• Provide coordination, visibility, and control across project activities, workstreams, personnel, deliverables, and milestones.
• Monitor project financial performance, including budgets, expenditures, labor utilization, forecasts, and other applicable financial metrics.
• Track project activities, schedules, milestones, dependencies, risks, issues, and action items.
• Coordinate the development, review, submission, and tracking of contractual deliverables.
• Prepare and deliver recurring status reports, performance reports, briefings, and other project documentation required by the Government.
• Lead and participate in In-Progress Reviews (IPRs), status meetings, and other project and program reviews.
• Monitor task order performance and identify potential schedule, cost, resource, or performance risks before they impact project objectives.
• Develop and implement corrective actions and mitigation strategies as necessary.
• Incorporate Government feedback and direction into project activities and ensure appropriate follow-through by the Contractor team.
• Maintain regular communication and coordination with the COR, Government PMs, technical stakeholders, and Contractor leadership.
• Facilitate timely resolution and escalation of project issues, risks, and resource constraints.
• Ensure project documentation, reporting, and performance records are accurate, current, and maintained in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Support workforce planning and resource allocation to ensure appropriate staffing levels and capabilities are maintained throughout the Period of Performance.
• Promote accountability, collaboration, and consistent performance across the Contractor team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• United States Citizen with a DoD Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• 8+ years of professional experience, including demonstrated experience managing complex projects, programs, or federal task orders.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams and overseeing project performance, schedules, deliverables, and resources.
• Experience with project financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking.
• Experience developing and presenting project status reports, performance metrics, and executive-level briefings.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, risk management, change management, and performance monitoring.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and workstreams simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively engage Government customers, technical personnel, and senior leadership.
• Ability to identify project risks and issues and develop effective mitigation and corrective-action strategies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and commonly used project management and collaboration tools.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience managing federal Government contracts or task orders.
• Experience serving as a primary Contractor interface with a COR, Contracting Officer, Government Program Manager, or Government Project Manager.
• Experience managing projects within DoD, DOE, DOJ, DHS, or another federal agency environment.
• Knowledge of federal contracting requirements and performance-based contract management.
• Experience with financial reporting, labor forecasting, staffing management, and contract deliverable tracking.
• Experience leading formal Government status meetings and In-Progress Reviews (IPRs).
• Familiarity with risk registers, integrated master schedules, performance metrics, and corrective-action tracking.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar project/program management certification preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Inside office environment.
• Working on a computer for long periods of time.
• May involve long period of sitting at a desk.
• The work environment is fast-paced and sometimes involves extreme deadline pressures.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

MartinFed is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, religious creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, protected Veteran Status, genetics or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. In addition to federal law requirements, MartinFed complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access MartinFed's current openings as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 855.212.1810. Thank you for your interest in MartinFed.

Please Note: All positions at MartinFed are contingent upon passing a background check prior to a start date and are subject to random drug screenings during the employment period. In addition, MartinFed is an E-Verify employer.