Project Manager with Security Clearance

Client Solution Architects; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Client Solution Architects (CSA) is seeking a Project Manager to support onsite in the Arlington, VA area. The role focuses on directing IT program management and enterprise integration efforts under PMI principles, coordinating with diverse stakeholders, and maintaining IMS schedules.

Qualified candidates will have seven+ years of IT program management experience, a PMP certification, and an active Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience in IT program management or enterprise integration.
• PMI Program Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
• Active Secret Clearance required.
• Experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders/contracts in a complex operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct planning, coordination, and execution of IT program management efforts.
• Support governance forums, working groups, and integrated program reviews with prepared materials.
• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules (IMS) with milestones and dependencies.
• Establish task-tracking protocols including POA&Ms and report status to leadership.
• Facilitate communication among government, technical teams, and external partners.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and ensure timely escalation.

Skills

PMP certification

Stakeholder management

Schedule management

DoD governance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

POA&M tooling

Job description

Client Solution Architects (CSA) is currently seeking a Project Manager to support onsite in the Arlington, VA area. For nearly 50 years CSA has delivered integrated technology and operational support services to meet the defense and federal sector's most complex enterprise needs. Working from operations centers and shipyards to training sites and program offices, CSA deploys experienced teams, innovative tools and proven processes to advance federal missions. This position is contingent upon contract award.

How Role will make an impact: * Direct the planning, coordination, and execution of IT program management and enterprise integration efforts supporting the contract, applying Project Management Institute (PMI) principles to schedule and cost management.

• Coordinate activities across multiple stakeholders, contracts, and systems to ensure consistent alignment with contract requirements and mission objectives.
• Support governance forums, working groups, and integrated program reviews, preparing materials and documentation necessary for informed decision-making.
• Develop, maintain, and manage integrated master schedules (IMS), ensuring accurate tracking of milestones, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Establish and administer task-tracking protocols, including CIO office Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), to monitor progress, identify risks, and report status to government and program leadership.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among technical teams, government representatives, and external partners to promote transparency and shared accountability.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, escalating issues to appropriate authorities in a timely and structured manner.
• Ensure compliance with applicable DoD and DON policies, procedures, and reporting requirements throughout the program life cycle.
• Prepare and deliver reports, briefings, and documentation that convey program status, performance metrics, and resource utilization to stakeholders at all levels.
• Support continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance program efficiency, integration, and overall mission effectiveness.

Requirements What you’ll need to have to join our award-winning team:

* Clearance: Must possess and maintain an active Secret Clearance

• A minimum of seven years of experience supporting IT program management or enterprise integration efforts.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders, contracts, or systems within a complex operational environment.
• Demonstrated experience supporting governance forums, task tracking, or integrated scheduling.
• Active Project Management Institute (PMI) Program Management Professional (PMP) certification or an equivalent recognized credential.

What Sets you apart:

* Familiarity with DoD and DON enterprise IT environments, including associated governance structures and reporting hierarchies.

• Proficiency in developing and managing integrated master schedules and task-tracking systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Capacity to manage competing priorities and deliver results within established timelines and performance standards.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Sit for extended periods of time and work at a computer workstation
• Use hands and fingers to operate keyboards, mice, and other input devices
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Specific vision abilities required may include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust
• Stand, walk, bend, or reach; Access equipment located in data centers, offices, or under desks
• Lift and/or move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).