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

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Employee referral program

Tickets at Work

Job summary

Cambridge International Systems, Inc. seeks a Project Manager to lead and oversee complex technical operations, ensuring mission-critical systems are maintained, integrated, and supported in alignment with operational priorities and performance standards for U.S.

government missions overseas and at the Cambridge corporate office. The role requires active DoD Secret clearance, will coordinate with Contracting Officer, COR, and Government stakeholders, and manage staffing, scheduling, and

Qualifications

• 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
• Project management tools such as MS Project or equivalent
• Collaboration tools such as Teams and SharePoint
• PMP

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee complex technical operations ensuring mission-critical systems are maintained and supported
• Serve as primary interface with 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
• 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 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 for offsite mission needs
• Travel to CONUS/OCONUS locations as required

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder liaison

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/IT/CS or related field

Tools

MS Project

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Cambridge International Systems, Inc.

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

We are currently seeking aProject Managerto support operations inRiverside, CA.This position is contingent on contractaward, with an expected start date inJuly 2026.This is afull-time, CONUS/OCONUSposition requiring an activeDoDSecretclearance.

Thisposition may besubject to theService Contract Labor StandardsAct(SCLS)/Service Contract Act (SCA).

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

WhatYou’llDo

As a Project Manager,you will play a critical role inleading and overseeing complex technical operations, ensuring mission-critical systems are effectivelymaintained, 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 andmaintainstaffing 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, workforceutilization, and surge support requirements

Ensure compliance with security, quality assurance, and reporting requirements

Coordinate travel and deployment of personnel to support offsite mission needs

WhatYou’llBring

Required Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in; Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; experience may substitute for degree+10years of relevant experience

Providing overall leadership,managementand supervision of C4I project resources to ensure:

• Work standards are formulated and enforced

Leading a C4I multi-discipline team

• Representingthe 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 toidentifyand 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 activeDoDSecretsecurity clearance.

• Proficient with modern IT tools and infrastructure technologies

Travel & Passport

Both CONUS and OCONUSby motor vehicle and/or air travelmay berequired; some overnight stays possible.

• OCONUS locations include:
  • Aguadilla, Puerto Rico

Must have an activepassportto supportOCONUS travel and/or living requirements.

This position requiresworking in a stressful environment, dealing with conflict, working under pressure and with strict deadlines,focusand attention to detail

Office setting:

Primarily an office-based role inRiverside, 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 computerformostofthe workday.

Work is physically comfortable; the employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc.

May berequiredto travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site.

Employment is contingent uponsuccessfulbackground investigation

Alcohol andDrugscreening may berequiredfor federal contract compliance

We believe in investing in our team—both professionally and personally:

Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and critical illnessinsurance

401(k)immediate vesting and match

Paidtime off andcompanyholidays

Relocationassistance

Sign-on and performance-based bonuses

Employee referral program

Access to Tickets at Work, EAP, wellness initiatives, and more

Join Us

Ifyou'redriven 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.

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 perseverein order toget the job done, and to do so with integrity every time.Learn more at www.cbridgeinc.com .

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