Secret Cleared Task Order Project Manager

Jobtailor; Missouri City (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to provide Task Order PM support for DoD contracts in Texas. You will lead planning, scheduling, risk management, and deliverables, coordinating with KO, COR, and Task Order Managers to keep programs on track and compliant.

The role requires PMP certification, DoD 8570/8140 relevant certifications, US citizenship, and the ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive project management experience in IT or consulting.
• Experience in government contracting environments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret or higher security clearance; US Citizenship required.
• Knowledge of CAGE systems (CAGE Workbench, CAGE Public, BRS).
• Strong leadership, planning, scheduling, cost management, and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide Task Order project management support and leadership.
• Coordinate with KO, COR, and Task Order Managers.
• Manage project planning, scheduling, reporting, and deliverables.
• Prepare Monthly Progress Reports (MPR) and status updates.
• Lead transition planning and staffing plans.
• Maintain PMP, IMS, and QAP documents and ensure compliance.
• Coordinate with government stakeholders and manage execution of contracts.
• Review work products for completeness and adherence to requirements.
• Monitor milestones and ensure timely implementation of technical solutions.
• Coordinate invoices and reporting to ensure DoD approval before invoicing.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Team Coordination

Stakeholder Coordination

Risk Management

Deliverables Management

Quality Assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) in relevant field

4+ years of related experience in lieu of degree

Tools

CAGE Systems

Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)

Monthly Progress Reports (MPR)

Job description

• Provide Task Order Project Management Support Services
• Provide program/project management support
• Coordinate with the Government Contracting Officer (KO), COR, and Task Order Managers
• Manage project planning, scheduling, reporting, and deliverables
• Prepare Monthly Progress Reports (MPR)
• Lead transition planning
• Manage staffing plans
• Serve as the primary point of contact for contract management
• Ensure technical solutions and schedules are implemented timely
• Coordinate with government stakeholders and manage project execution
• Direct project-specific staff and review work products for completeness and adherence to requirements
• Develop and maintain the Project Management Plan (PMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and Quality Assurance Plan (QAP)
• Prepare monthly status reports and track deliverables
• Verify level of effort and deliverables for each task
• Communicate project plans, status reports, and deliverables to management
• Develop project milestones and monitor execution against planned timelines
• Manage contractor onboarding and offboarding, reporting, training, and timely deliverable submission
• Coordinate invoices and reporting with the COR to ensure approval prior to invoicing
• Support management of software and hardware changes initiated by the PMO
• Ensure contractor employees meet DoD 8570/8140 certification requirements
• Maintain Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) tracking and reporting
• Provide diligent performance reporting and coordinate with the Program Manager and government representatives for successful contract performance

Requirements

• 5 years of progressive experience
• Project management and leadership in IT/consulting fields
• Program planning, scheduling, and cost management
• Stakeholder coordination and communication
• Risk management and issue resolution
• Government contracting environment experience
• Knowledge of CAGE systems (CAGE Workbench, CAGE Public, BRS)
• Deliverables management and quality assurance
• Resource management and team coordination
• Performance metrics tracking and reporting
• Bachelor's degree (BS or BA) in relevant field OR four (4) additional years of related experience in lieu of degree
• Current Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification OR other equivalent nationally recognized project management certification
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret or higher security clearance
• US Citizenship
• All certifications must be current and maintained throughout the period of performance

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in project management, including planning, scheduling, and deliverables management within a government contracting environment. Proficient in stakeholder coordination, risk management, and performance metrics tracking to ensure successful contract execution.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Government Contracting Experience
• Program Planning and Scheduling
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Risk Management

Hard Skills

• Project Planning
• Deliverables Management
• Quality Assurance
• Performance Metrics Tracking
• Resource Management

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Communication
• Team Coordination

Certifications & Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• DoD 8570/8140 Certification

Industry Keywords

• Government Contracting
• Task Order Management
• Contract Management
• Performance Reporting
• Secret Security Clearance

Tools & Technologies

• CAGE Systems
• Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
• Project Management Plan (PMP)
• Monthly Progress Reports (MPR)