Project Manager-Secret with Security Clearance

SUNAYU; Suitland (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 Medical Plan Options

Dental and Vision

FSA, DCFSA, HSA

Life/AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

PTO and holidays

401k with employer match

Job summary

Sunayu, LLC provides defense-focused IT engineering and services across national facilities. We seek a disciplined Project Manager to oversee small and medium projects within AFNCR IT services, coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring deliverables meet client requirements.

The role requires clearing with a Secret-level clearance and a proactive, customer-facing communicator capable of managing timelines, budgets, and scope while maintaining confidentiality and high standards of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; 4+ years of project management experience or Master's with 2+ years of experience.
• Active Secret security clearance is required; PMP certification within 6 months is preferred.
• Strong understanding of Project Management Office functions and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and manage small and medium projects.
• Integrate all functions and activities to meet client requirements.
• Present project information to customers, leadership and peers.
• Create project management plans and ensure adherence to procedures.
• Develop project scope, objectives, and deliverables with stakeholders.
• Ensure requirements are documented, reviewed, and approved.
• Deliver projects on time and within budget.

Skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

MS Office Suite

Job description

The AFNCR IT Services program provides support services for information systems for Headquarters Air Force (HAF), Air Force District of Washington (AFDW), Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Joint Chiefs of Staff, and other Air Force activities within the AFNCR, missions to include the Pentagon, Joint Base Andrews (JBA), Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB), and other locations, leased spaces, and alternate sites. The major support areas required are IT Operations and Maintenance; Plans, Projects, and Engineering (PP&E); and National Military Command Center (NMCC). The senior leaders and national defense missions that are supported require that the AFNCR operations never fail, resulting in a fast-paced, challenging, but also rewarding environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and manage small and medium projects.
• Integrate all functions and activities necessary to perform the project/program to meet the client or customer requirements.
• Present project related information potentially to the customer, internal leadership and peers.
• Create project management plans, set expectations, and ensure the project plans are driven by organizational procedures.
• Coordinates with cross-functional project stakeholders to develop project scope, objectives, goals, and deliverables.
• Ensures that requirements are gathered, documented, reviewed, and approved per organizational/PMO standards.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and remain in scope.
• Monitors and tracks project dependencies.
• Create a breakdown structure that defines all activities required for the project deliverables.
• Establish and provide high-quality, informative written and verbal project communications, including weekly status, dashboards, and project updates.
• Actively monitor, track, and manage project tasks, timelines, attainment of established milestones and overall quality of project activities and deliverables.

Basic Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelors degree and 4+ years of prior relevant experience or Master’s with 2+ years of prior relevant experience additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Currently possess an active Secret security clearance.
• Solid understanding of Project Management and Project Management Office functions.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships, partnerships, and external networks.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision and work effectively in a collaborative team environment while keeping the team informed.
• Excellent customer-facing skills.
• Excellent research, decision-making and organizational skills are required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Project or similar project management tool.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to data protection and other guidelines where appropriate.
• PMP Certification within 6 months.
• ITIL v4, optional.

Preferred Qualifications

• Requirement Analysis.
• Process Improvement.
• Internal and external customer interfacing skills.
• Business Development.
• Extensive knowledge of military organizations and prior experience working with the Air Force.

Who We Are

Sunayu, LLC serves as a premier technology partner to the Defense and Intelligence communities, delivering mission-critical engineering solutions across the nation. Our operations are anchored in a commitment to trust, accountability, and ethical transparency, ensuring the high-performance outcomes necessary to protect our country's most vital interests.

Culture

Our strength lies in our community: Our team prioritizes collaboration, professional growth, and encourages open communication. At Sunayu, we don't just secure the mission—we grow together.

Career Development

We support and encourage our team members to continue their professional growth by providing company-reimbursed training and continuing education of up to $5,000 per year. We also participate in many industry conferences and events where we share our expertise and experiences.

Pay Rate

Salary range considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits

• 3 Medical Plan Options
• Dental and Vision
• FSA, DCFSA, HSA
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and Educational Assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 Federal holidays
• 401k plan with up to a 6% match (100% immediate vesting)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sunayu, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.