Senior Security Programs PM – Top Secret/SCI

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 159,200 - 265,800; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Project Manager to direct day-to-day execution of complex security-support work across multiple functional areas and locations. The role will convert contract and mission requirements into coordinated schedules, deliverables, and measurable actions while maintaining visibility into performance, staffing, dependencies, and risk.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree or equivalent experience, 10+ years in security-related programs, and doD 5000 process

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant discipline and 10 years of directly relevant experience; or a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline plus 14 years of directly related work experience.
• Knowledge of DoD 5000 series (Acquisition Process).
• Four years’ general security experience
• Experience must include support to Special Access Program and Sensitive Compartmented Information environments
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate effectively across Government, contractor, and external stakeholders; prepare briefings, reports, standard operating procedures, and official correspondence; and lead a team in fast paced classified environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage security-support projects, schedules, milestones, assignments, deliverables, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate day-to-day execution among functional teams, contractor personnel, Government leads, and supported work locations.
• Track actions, dependencies, risks, staffing needs, and performance trends through structured management tools.
• Translate contract requirements and Government priorities into clear work plans and accountable team assignments.
• Prepare status reports, management briefings, meeting materials, decision records, and corrective-action updates.
• Resolve execution issues and elevate risks that could affect schedule, quality, staffing, or mission responsiveness.
• Monitor deliverable quality and timeliness to ensure work products meet applicable requirements and customer expectations.
• Implement process improvements that strengthen workload management, communication, and integrated service delivery.

Skills

Project management

DoD 5000 knowledge

TS/SCI clearance

Cross-agency coordination

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant discipline

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Project Manager to direct day-to-day execution of complex security-support work across multiple functional areas and locations. The role will convert contract and mission requirements into coordinated schedules, deliverables, and measurable actions while maintaining visibility into performance, staffing, dependencies, and risk.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree or equivalent experience, 10+ years in security-related programs, and doD 5000 process