Senior IT Project Manager - Federal National Security Program

Management Solutions LLC; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 101,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Rx Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-term disability

Life Insurance

401k match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Management Solutions LLC is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager for a federal national security IT program. The role is onsite in Washington, DC, requiring an active Top Secret or DOE Q clearance (SCI eligible) and 10+ years of IT project management experience.

You will coordinate across security, infrastructure, and engineering teams to deliver mission-critical solutions. The ideal candidate will manage complex cybersecurity and modernization efforts, work with federal stakeholders, and ensure

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT project management or related tech discipline experience, including federal projects.
• Active Top Secret or DOE Q clearance with ability to obtain SCI.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in IT/CS/Engineering/Business.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of federal IT projects including infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud, and systems integration.
• Coordinate technical leads, engineers, and cybersecurity staff to meet schedule, cost, and quality targets.
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies, and communications with government stakeholders.

Skills

IT project management

Federal program experience

Agile/Waterfall/hybrid

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree (IT/CS/Engineering/Business)

Job description

Senior IT Project Manager – Federal National Security Program

Location: Washington, DC - onsite

Position Type: Full-Time

Clearance Required: Active Top Secret or DOE Q Clearance (SCI eligible)

Experience Required: 10+ years

Salary Range: $101,000-$135,000

Who We Are

Management Solutions, LLC (MSLLC) is an award-winning management consulting firm delivering solutions for our partners’ most complex challenges. Since 2002, we have supported federal and commercial clients through expertise in project and program strategy, delivery and implementation, engineering and technical advisory services, workforce solutions, and digital solutions.

We are distinguished by our reputation for managing mission-critical projects and helping organizations improve performance through innovative, people-centered solutions. MSLLC has been recognized as Small Business of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Department of Energy, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory and has been named one of the Top Employers in the Greater Knoxville area.

Why Join Our Team

At Management Solutions, we believe our people are the foundation of our success. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and caring culture where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow. We seek professionals who think critically, solve complex problems, and are dedicated to building and sustaining a high-performing, people-centered organization.

Position Summary

Management Solutions is seeking an experienced, technically proficient Senior IT Project Manager to support a federal IT program serving a critical national security mission. This position requires an IT professional with a strong technical background who can manage complex technology initiatives, coordinate technical teams, and support the successful delivery of secure, reliable, and mission-critical IT solutions.

The ideal candidate brings significant experience managing IT projects within federal environments, with a strong preference for experience in cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, systems integration, and technology modernization. This individual should be comfortable working with technical architects, engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and federal stakeholders to understand technical challenges, coordinate solutions, manage dependencies, and drive project execution.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management and Delivery

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of federal IT projects spanning enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud, application modernization, and systems integration.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, resource allocations, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate technical leads, engineers, cybersecurity staff, and contractors to resolve implementation challenges and keep work on track.
• Monitor deliverables and performance against cost, schedule, scope, quality, and security requirements.
• Plan and coordinate testing, implementation, and transition activities.

Cybersecurity, Risk, and Governance

• Manage cybersecurity initiatives, including vulnerability remediation, compliance activities, and security modernization.
• Integrate federal security requirements (NIST, FISMA, and agency standards) into project activities.
• Track risks, issues, dependencies, and changes across projects and systems, and coordinate mitigation with the right technical personnel.
• Ensure compliance with federal policies and governance processes, and identify ways to improve delivery.

Stakeholder Communication

• Serve as the primary point of contact for federal stakeholders, technical leadership, and contractor teams on status, risks, and next steps.
• Translate technical information for government leadership and nontechnical audiences.
• Prepare status reports, briefings, and risk assessments, and run meetings that drive timely decisions.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in IT project management, technical program management, or a related technology discipline (infrastructure, cybersecurity, systems engineering), including managing projects for federal agencies.
• Active Top Secret or DOE Q clearance, with the ability to obtain SCI.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field or applicable experience.
• Experience managing schedules, deliverables, risks, and dependencies using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methods.
• Working knowledge of enterprise IT environments (infrastructure, networking, cloud, systems integration, or cybersecurity) and federal IT security requirements.
• Ability to work onsite in Washington, DC, five days per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cybersecurity background, such as Zero Trust, vulnerability management, security operations, or cyber risk management.
• Working knowledge of NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, or federal system authorization processes.
• Hands-on technical experience in infrastructure, networking, systems engineering, or cloud.
• Experience with IT modernization, cloud migration, or infrastructure upgrade projects.
• Familiarity with Azure, Microsoft 365 Government, AWS GovCloud, or similar platforms, and with ITIL practices.
• Experience supporting national security agencies in classified environments.
• PMP or equivalent credential, and technical or cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or Security+.

Work Authorization

U.S. citizenship is required by the client agency for this contract.

Working Conditions

This role involves extended computer and office equipment use. Reasonable accommodation is available

What We Offer

Management Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits packageincluding:Medical, Rx, Dental and Vision Insurance, company paid short-term disability and life insurance, 401k plan with up to a 5% match with immediate vesting, Flexible Spending Accounts, PTO, paid holidays, and more!

Management Solutions is an equalopportunityemployer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Management Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, or protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Management Solutions is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not a complete list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with it.

Management Solutions LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.