Project Manager – Secret Clearance | Riverside, CA

Cambridge International Systems, Inc.; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and critical illness insurance

401(k) immediate vesting and match

Paid time off and company holidays

Generous tuition & training support

Relocation assistance

Sign-on and performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Cambridge International Systems, Inc. is currently seeking a Project Manager to support operations in Riverside, CA. This full-time position involves leading complex technical operations and ensuring mission-critical systems are effectively maintained. You will manage contract personnel and tackle challenges in defense and security, requiring an active DoD Secret clearance.

The role offers a salary range of $129K - $203K annually based on location and experience. Join us in shaping the future of secure cloud computing for national security!

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant experience in leadership and management of C4I project resources.
• Supervisory experience in engineering, communications, and/or computer related fields.
• Experience troubleshooting complex system issues across hardware, software, and network components.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all contract personnel and resources.
• Manage activities aligned to real-time mission requirements.
• Ensure adherence to schedule, cost, and performance objectives.

Skills

Project management tools such as MS Project

Collaboration tools such as Teams and SharePoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Cambridge International Systems, Inc.

Join a dynamic global team united by shared values: commitment, integrity, and perseverance. At Cambridge, you’ll work alongside top talent worldwide, tackling some of today’s most complex and critical challenges in defense and security.

We are currently seeking a Project Manager to support operations in Riverside, CA. This position is contingent on contract award, with an expected start date in July 2026. This is a full‑time, CONUS/OCONUS position requiring an active DoD Secret clearance.

This position may be subject to the Service Contract Labor Standards Act (SCLS)/Service Contract Act (SCA).

The base salary range for this role is $129K - $203K annually, depending on geographic location and experience. The final offer will be based on relevant experience, skills, internal equity, and market data.

What You’ll Do

As a Project Manager, you will play a critical role in leading and overseeing complex technical operations, ensuring mission‑critical systems are effectively maintained, integrated, and supported in alignment with operational priorities and performance standards, that serve U.S. government missions overseas/the Cambridge corporate office.

• Provide overall leadership, management, and supervision of all contract personnel and resources
• Serve as primary interface with the Contracting Officer, COR, and Government stakeholders
• Plan, prioritize, and manage activities aligned to real‑time mission requirements
• Develop and maintain staffing plans ensuring qualified personnel coverage across all task areas
• Oversee execution of maintenance, engineering, integration, and operational support across AMOSS, ISR, and telecommunications systems
• Ensure adherence to schedule, cost, and performance objectives
• Review work discrepancies and implement corrective actions
• Represent the contractor at all technical and programmatic meetings
• Manage task assignments, workforce utilization, and surge support requirements
• Ensure compliance with security, quality assurance, and reporting requirements
• Coordinate travel and deployment of personnel to support offsite mission needs

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications:

• Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; experience may substitute for degree + 10 years of relevant experience.
  • Providing overall leadership, management and supervision of C4I project resources to ensure:
  • Work standards are formulated and enforced
  • Leading a C4I multi‑discipline team
  • Representing the company in all matters related to the contract
  • Assigning and managing customer projects
  • Supervisory/management experience in engineering, communications, and/or computer related fields
  • Experience supporting maintenance and sustainment of C4I, AMOSS, or ISR systems in operational environments
  • Experience troubleshooting complex system issues across hardware, software, and network components
  • Experience working with mission equipment, maintenance tools, and COTS systems
  • Experience using diagnostic and test equipment to identify and resolve system faults
  • Demonstrated understanding of operational requirements and ability to apply technical procedures in mission environments
• Technical Expertise:
  • Project management tools such as MS Project or equivalent
  • Collaboration tools such as Teams and SharePoint
• Certifications:
  • PMP
  • Must have a current and active DoD Secret security clearance.
  • Proficient with modern IT tools and infrastructure technologies

Travel & Passport

• Both CONUS and OCONUS by motor vehicle and/or air travel may be required; some overnight stays possible.
• OCONUS locations include:
  • Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
  • Must have an active passport to support OCONUS travel and/or living requirements.

Work Environment

• Compliance with vaccination and medical requirements for TDY/OCONUS roles as per Vaccine Recommendations by AOR | Health.mil.
• This position requires working in a stressful environment, dealing with conflict, working under pressure and with strict deadlines, focus and attention to detail.

Office setting

• Primarily an office-based role in Riverside, CA
• Standard desk/computer work with flexibility for walking and movement on site.
• Must be able to work in an office environment, sitting at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday.
• Work is physically comfortable; the employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc.
• May be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site.

Background & Security

• Employment is contingent upon successful background investigation
• Alcohol and Drug screening may be required for federal contract compliance

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and critical illness insurance
• 401(k) immediate vesting and match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Generous tuition & training support
• Relocation assistance
• Sign‑on and performance‑based bonuses
• Employee referral program
• Access to Tickets at Work, EAP, wellness initiatives, and more

Join Us

If you're driven by mission, technology, and teamwork—we want to hear from you. Cambridge is growing, and this position is just one of many opportunities on our global team. Know someone perfect for the role? Referrals are welcome—both employees and non‑employees may qualify for a bonus. Apply today and help shape the future of secure cloud computing for national security.

About Cambridge International Systems

At Cambridge, we recognize innovation and agility grow through teamwork. By working collaboratively, listening proactively, and engaging across functions we create solutions that build on the best ideas our employees bring to the table. We are committed to one another, to persevere in order to get the job done, and to do so with integrity every time. Learn more at www.cbridgeinc.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to any protected status under applicable law or other similar factors that are not job‑related. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. Selected applicants may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with federal, state, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact our Recruiting Team at [e-mail].