Project Manager with Security Clearance

Diné Development Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 102,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Diné Development Corporation is seeking a Project Manager to support delivery across infrastructure, service desk, SharePoint, and cybersecurity. The role requires US citizenship and favorable Public Trust clearance, with a 102k–122k salary range.

The incumbent will manage performance, transition activities, risk, and reporting while coordinating with government channels. A Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of IT PM experience are required, with PMP or equivalent certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience required.
• 10+ years of IT program or project management experience.
• Experience managing programs or projects of similar scope and complexity.
• U.S. citizen; favorable Tier 2 Public Trust adjudication required before performance.
• PMP or other recognized project management certification, or equivalent experience; ITIL Foundation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract performance, staffing, schedules, deliverables, and compliance across infrastructure, service desk, SharePoint, and cybersecurity functions.
• Coordinate transition activities, knowledge transfer, personnel readiness, and continuity of existing IT services; maintain the transition schedule and weekly transition reports.
• Lead service reviews, track performance against PWS standards, resolve delivery issues, and assign corrective actions and accountable owners.
• Prepare monthly status reports and quarterly performance briefings. Coordinate monthly expenditure reporting and inputs from technical workstreams.
• Maintain the weekly and ad hoc risk and issue log, and coordinate with the Cyber Risk & Assessment Analyst on the separate quarterly Call #1 risk register.
• Respond to Government inquiries within one business day, notify the COR immediately of scope concerns or potential delays, and coordinate proposed changes through the authorized contract channels.
• Assist agency staff with periodic review and updates of existing internal IT policies and procedures; coordinate quarterly policy deliverables.
• Manage personnel continuity, backup coverage, onboarding, and proposed key personnel substitutions in accordance with Government approval requirements.

Skills

Project management

Federal IT programs

PMP

ITIL Foundation

Leadership

Government communications

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

The Project Manager supports delivery and serves as primary COR contact across infrastructure, service desk, SharePoint, and cybersecurity. This position is contingent upon contract award. Responsibilities:

• Manage contract performance, staffing, schedules, deliverables, and compliance across infrastructure, service desk, SharePoint, and cybersecurity functions.
• Coordinate transition activities, knowledge transfer, personnel readiness, and continuity of existing IT services; maintain the transition schedule and weekly transition reports.
• Lead service reviews, track performance against PWS standards, resolve delivery issues, and assign corrective actions and accountable owners.
• Prepare monthly status reports and quarterly performance briefings. Coordinate monthly expenditure reporting and inputs from technical workstreams.
• Maintain the weekly and ad hoc risk and issue log, and coordinate with the Cyber Risk & Assessment Analyst on the separate quarterly Call #1 risk register.
• Respond to Government inquiries within one business day, notify the COR immediately of scope concerns or potential delays, and coordinate proposed changes through the authorized contract channels.
• Assist agency staff with periodic review and updates of existing internal IT policies and procedures; coordinate quarterly policy deliverables.
• Manage personnel continuity, backup coverage, onboarding, and proposed key personnel substitutions in accordance with Government approval requirements.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience substitution, plus at least 10 years of relevant IT program or project management experience, including experience managing programs or projects of similar scope and complexity.
• Clearance Requirements: U.S. citizen; favorable Tier 2 Public Trust adjudication required before performance.
• Certification Requirements: PMP or other recognized project management certification, or equivalent experience. ITIL Foundation preferred.
• Any other work-related qualifications needed for the role: Federal IT project leadership, multidisciplinary team management, knowledge of federal cybersecurity standards, and strong Government communications. FFP transition experience preferred.

Salary Range

$102,000 to $122,000. The compensation range listed for this position represents the good faith salary range Diné Development Corporation (DDC) and its subsidiaries reasonably expect to pay for the role, in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including the position's responsibilities, the candidate's education, experience, skills, internal equity, market considerations, and any applicable collective bargaining agreements or legal requirements.

About Us

Diné Development Corporation (DDC) is a Navajo Nation-owned family of companies that provides government agencies and commercial organizations with high-quality IT, professional, environmental, and research and development services. DDC is dedicated to empowering the Navajo Nation and the communities we serve.

Benefits

• Eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, retirement savings with company match, and paid time off.
• Additional benefits include voluntary supplemental benefits, access to an employee assistance program, and educational assistance with tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity & Compliance Statement

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, or any other basis prohibited by law. We participate in E-Verify. DDC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Recruiting for assistance.