Task Lead

Graham Technologies; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four Weeks PTO first year

Eleven Federal Holidays

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Flexible Schedules

Education and Training reimbursements

Job summary

Graham Technologies in the San Diego area seeks an experienced Task Lead to direct the successful execution of a multi-site Federal program spanning program management, IT, cybersecurity, acquisition support, and support services.

The role serves as the principal interface with Government stakeholders, accountable for contract performance, staffing, schedule, risk, and customer satisfaction, while coordinating across San Diego and other sites.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressively responsible program or project management experience supporting Federal programs.
• At least 4 years of experience managing complex Government programs or contracts.
• Demonstrated experience leading geographically dispersed, multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience managing staffing, schedules, budgets, risks, quality, deliverables, and customer relationships.
• Experience developing and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules and executive-level program reporting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary interface with Government leadership and maintain clear, timely communication regarding program performance, priorities, risks, and decisions.
• Direct day-to-day execution across San Diego, California, and Fort Lee, Virginia, ensuring coordinated delivery across all functional areas.
• Develop, maintain, and execute the Task Order Management Plan, Quality Control Plan, Risk Management Plan, Communications Plan, and related management artifacts.
• Establish and maintain a resource-loaded Integrated Master Schedule and ensure milestones, dependencies, deliverables, and corrective actions are actively managed.
• Oversee staffing, onboarding, employee performance, retention, succession planning, and continuity of operations.
• Monitor cost, schedule, quality, staffing, and technical performance and implement corrective actions when performance indicators fall below established thresholds.
• Review and approve status reports, manpower and funding reports, briefings, deliverables, and other contractual submissions.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities involving project management, IT delivery, cybersecurity, acquisition support, administration, and communications.
• Ensure personnel comply with applicable security, records management, quality, and contractual requirements.
• Lead transition‑in, knowledge transfer, process improvement, and transition‑out activities.

Skills

Federal program mgmt

Dispersed teams leadership

Staffing & budgets

Integrated Master Schedule

Executive reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Management / IT / Engineering

Master's degree in related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Graham Technologies is seeking an experienced Task Lead to direct the successful execution of a multi-site Federal program providing program management, information technology, cybersecurity, acquisition support, administrative support, and public affairs services. The Task Lead will serve as the principal interface with Government stakeholders and will be accountable for contract performance, staffing, quality, schedule, risk, and customer satisfaction.

Location: San Diego, CA

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary interface with Government leadership and maintain clear, timely communication regarding program performance, priorities, risks, and decisions.
• Direct day-to-day execution across San Diego, California, and Fort Lee, Virginia, ensuring coordinated delivery across all functional areas.
• Develop, maintain, and execute the Task Order Management Plan, Quality Control Plan, Risk Management Plan, Communications Plan, and related management artifacts.
• Establish and maintain a resource-loaded Integrated Master Schedule and ensure milestones, dependencies, deliverables, and corrective actions are actively managed.
• Oversee staffing, onboarding, employee performance, retention, succession planning, and continuity of operations.
• Monitor cost, schedule, quality, staffing, and technical performance and implement corrective actions when performance indicators fall below established thresholds.
• Review and approve status reports, manpower and funding reports, briefings, deliverables, and other contractual submissions.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities involving project management, IT delivery, cybersecurity, acquisition support, administration, and communications.
• Ensure personnel comply with applicable security, records management, quality, and contractual requirements.
• Lead transition‑in, knowledge transfer, process improvement, and transition‑out activities.

Experience

Required Skills

• Minimum ten (10) years of progressively responsible program or project management experience supporting Federal programs.
• At least four (4) years of experience managing complex Government programs or contracts.
• Demonstrated experience leading geographically dispersed, multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience managing staffing, schedules, budgets, risks, quality, deliverables, and customer relationships.
• Experience developing and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules and executive‑level program reporting.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Clearance

• Active Secret clearance.

Certifications / Tools

• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint.
• Experience with enterprise project, portfolio, workflow, or reporting tools.

Experience

Desired Skills

• Experience managing technology modernization, cybersecurity, acquisition, or mission‑support programs.
• Experience operating within CMMI‑ or ISO‑aligned delivery environments.

Education

• Master's degree in a related discipline.

Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP).
• ITIL, Agile, Scrum, or process‑improvement certification.

Compensation

At Graham Technologies, we believe in treating everyone with fairness and respect. Our compensation package is designed to ensure fair pay for work, reflecting our commitment to integrity.

Many IT companies offer similar services, but what truly sets us apart is our people! We care deeply about our employees and consistently show our appreciation‑not just for the final outcomes, but also for the effort and dedication shown every step of the way. Additionally, our generous benefits package supports our team members in living fulfilling and prosperous lives.

Here are just a few highlights of what we offer:

• Four Weeks of Accrued PTO in the First Year
• Eleven Paid Federal Holidays
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Annual Employer Contributions
• Flexible Schedules
• Reimbursements for Continued Education and Training

Why Graham Technologies?

Our Core Values Define Who We Are:

• Value our Customers
• Care about our Employees
• Passionate about Innovation
• Believe in a Strong Work Ethic
• Rely on Teamwork
• Integrity Matters

Founded in 2007, GTech is a consulting services firm passionate about delivering tailored solutions that meet our clients' needs and maximize the value of their investments. We achieve this by providing top‑notch professionals across the IT industry. Our team embodies integrity, commitment, and reliability, which are at the heart of everything we do.

We are also dedicated to fostering a culture of support for our employees—the lifeblood of our business. At Graham Technologies, we've built a family‑oriented environment where team members are encouraged to maintain a healthy work‑life balance, pursue their passions, and grow professionally through flexible schedules, continued education, and a strong sense of community.

Salary: $130000.00 - $170000.00 per year