Project Manager II

Technology Service Corporation Defense Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401k plan

Flexible work schedules

Tuition reimbursement

Health plan

Job summary

Technology Service Corporation Defense Services in Washington, DC seeks a highly organized Program Support / Task Manager to coordinate tasks and track schedules while handling material expediting for defense programs. The role works with program management, procurement, engineering, logistics, and suppliers to keep workstreams on track and ensure timely delivery of materials.

Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in supply chain/logistics, inventory control, production support, or task/project coordination (defense, aerospace, manufacturing, or government contracting preferred).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Track and manage tasks, milestones, and deliverables across programs.
• Maintain schedules, status reports, and risk logs; flag delays to Program Manager.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and project control to align priorities and timelines.
• Support documentation control, reporting, and administrative workflow for the program.
• Collaborate with procurement on open orders, supplier issues, and material availability.
• Communicate material availability, risks, and recovery plans to Program Manager and teams.
• Assist receiving, inspection coordination, inventory accuracy, and material movement.
• Prepare and maintain delivery logs and related documentation for tracking and compliance.
• Identify process improvements to reduce delays and escalate critical issues promptly.
• Ensure adherence to ITAR, DFARS, and other defense contracting standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal & written communication

MS Office (Excel)

ERP/MRP experience

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Associate/Bachelor preferred

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive Program Support / Task Manager to support program execution. This dual-role position combines day-to-day task coordination and schedule tracking with hands-on material expediting responsibilities. You will work closely with the Program Manager, procurement, engineering, logistics, and suppliers to ensure tasks stay on track and critical materials, parts, and equipment arrive on time to meet program milestones. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic defense environment, enjoys solving supply-chain problems under pressure, and can keep multiple workstreams organized and visible.

Key Responsibilities Task Management & Program Support

• Track and manage assigned tasks, action items, milestones, and deliverables across programs.
• Maintain and update schedules, status reports, and risk logs; proactively flag delays or issues to the Program Manager.
• Coordinate with internal teams (engineering, procurement, project control) to ensure alignment on priorities and timelines.
• Support documentation control, reporting, and administrative workflow for the program.

• Collaborate with procurement team on open order reports, vendor issues, material availability, supply chain bottlenecks, and recovery plans.
• Communicate material availability, risks, and recovery plans clearly and frequently to the Program Manager and relevant teams.
• Support receiving, incoming inspection coordination, inventory accuracy, and material movement as needed.
• Prepare and maintain delivery logs, and related documentation for internal tracking and compliance.
• Identify process improvements to reduce future delays and **escalate** critical issues promptly.
• Ensure adherence to quality, security, and regulatory requirements, including ITAR, DFARS, and other applicable defense contracting standards.

Other Duties

• Perform additional related tasks as assigned to support overall program success.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, project management, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in supply chain/logistics, inventory control, production support, or task/project coordination (defense, aerospace, manufacturing, or government contracting experience strongly preferred).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to interface effectively with suppliers, internal teams, and leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) and experience with ERP/MRP or inventory management systems.
• High attention to detail, problem-solving mindset, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance (Secret level preferred/required depending on program needs).

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting DoD, aerospace, or defense programs.
• Familiarity with ITAR, DFARS, FAR, bills of materials (BOMs), technical drawings, or quality systems (e.g., AS9100).
• Experience with material kitting, receiving, or warehouse operations.
• Knowledge of production schedules and supply-chain risk mitigation.
• PMP, CAPM, or supply-chain related certification a plus.

Key Competencies

• Proactive and results-oriented
• Strong sense of urgency and accountability
• Excellent stakeholder communication and negotiation skills
• Compliance- and quality-minded
• Adaptable in a growing organization

Physical & Work Environment Notes (if applicable)

May involve occasional lifting (up to 40-50 lbs), movement of materials, or visits to local vendors/warehouses. Primarily office- and program-based with potential warehouse or shop-floor interaction depending on program needs.

In compliance with applicable pay transparency laws, the expected salary range for this position is $90,000 - $127,000 per year, depending on experience and location. This role is also eligible for an annual performance bonus and may include equity or incentive compensation as part of the total rewards package.

TSC Benefits:

TSC offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefit package, including ESOP participation, 401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Co-Sponsored Health Plan, Paid Leave and much more.

Applying to TSC:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at TSC is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, security investigation, and a drug screening.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.