Task Order Project Manager – Secret

Xcelerate Solutions; Egg Harbor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcelerate Solutions is seeking an experienced Task Order Project Manager to lead and manage a critical TSA program. You will oversee schedule, costs, risk, and performance, coordinating with DHS/TSA security requirements and multidisciplinary teams in a federal environment.

The role requires a Secret clearance, strong communication skills, and a track record of delivering complex government programs. Based in Egg Harbor/Atlantic City, NJ, with on-site responsibilities.

Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience, including at least 2 years managing a major program, task order, or department.
• Demonstrated experience performing as a Program Manager on complex federal government programs.
• Proven experience serving as a Task Order Manager or Program Manager for DHS, TSA, or other federal civilian agencies.
• Strong working knowledge of PMI-based project management principles and methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience managing large, multidisciplinary teams supporting technical, logistics, training, and operational functions.
• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the central point of contact with the Government for all technical, operational, and management matters related to the Task Order to include representing the Contractor at all Task Order–level post-award meetings, briefings, and reviews with TSA stakeholders.
• Provide overall leadership and accountability for Task Order performance, ensuring compliance with the Statement of Work (SOW), contract requirements, and TSA policies.
• Direct and oversee execution of T library management, simulator support, help desk operations, logistics, and rapid response activities.
• Apply Project Management principles to plan, execute, monitor, and control all Task Order activities.
• Manage schedule, cost, scope, risk, quality assurance, and performance metrics across all task areas.
• Ensure quality control and quality assurance of all deliverables, reports, and services provided under the Task Order.
• Oversee adherence to DHS, TSA, and federal security requirements, including classified handling, SSI, and PII.
• Manage subcontractor performance, ensuring alignment with contract requirements, security mandates, and performance standards.

Skills

PM leadership

GovCon experience

Project management

Communication skills

Education

B.A./B.S. in CS/IT/Business

Job description

Program Operation CareersEgg Harbor,New Jersey

Xcelerate Solutions is seeking an experienced Task Order Project Manager -Threat Mitigation, Engineering, and Imaging (TME&I), to lead and manage mission-critical support for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Office of Training and Development (T&D). Come join our award-winning organization and work with some of the most talented and brightest minds in the GovCon industry.

Security Clearance: Secret

Location: Atlantic City/Egg Harbor, NJ

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the central point of contact with the Government for all technical, operational, and management matters related to the Task Order to include representing the Contractor at all Task Order–level post-award meetings, briefings, and reviews with TSA stakeholders.
• Provide overall leadership and accountability for Task Order performance, ensuring compliance with the Statement of Work (SOW), contract requirements, and TSA policies.
• Direct and oversee execution of T library management, simulator support, help desk operations, logistics, and rapid response activities.
• Apply Project Management principles to plan, execute, monitor, and control all Task Order activities.
• Manage schedule, cost, scope, risk, quality assurance, and performance metrics across all task areas.
• Ensure quality control and quality assurance of all deliverables, reports, and services provided under the Task Order.
• Oversee adherence to DHS, TSA, and federal security requirements, including classified handling, Sensitive Security Information (SSI), and Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
• Manage subcontractor performance, ensuring alignment with contract requirements, security mandates, and performance standards.
• B.A. or B.S. in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of practical professional experience, including at least 2 years managing a major program, task order, or department.
• Demonstrated experience performing as a Program Manager on complex federal government programs.
• Proven experience serving as a Task Order Manager or Program Manager for DHS, TSA, or other federal civilian agencies.
• Strong working knowledge of PMI-based project management principles and methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience managing large, multidisciplinary teams supporting technical, logistics, training, and operational functions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing senior Government leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the central point of contact with the Government for all technical, operational, and management matters related to the Task Order to include representing the Contractor at all Task Order–level post-award meetings, briefings, and reviews with TSA stakeholders.
• Provide overall leadership and accountability for Task Order performance, ensuring compliance with the Statement of Work (SOW), contract requirements, and TSA policies.
• Direct and oversee execution of T library management, simulator support, help desk operations, logistics, and rapid response activities.
• Apply Project Management principles to plan, execute, monitor, and control all Task Order activities.
• Manage schedule, cost, scope, risk, quality assurance, and performance metrics across all task areas.
• Ensure quality control and quality assurance of all deliverables, reports, and services provided under the Task Order.
• Oversee adherence to DHS, TSA, and federal security requirements, including classified handling, Sensitive Security Information (SSI), and Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
• Manage subcontractor performance, ensuring alignment with contract requirements, security mandates, and performance standards.

Minimum Requirements

• B.A. or B.S. in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of practical professional experience, including at least 2 years managing a major program, task order, or department.
• Demonstrated experience performing as a Program Manager on complex federal government programs.
• Proven experience serving as a Task Order Manager or Program Manager for DHS, TSA, or other federal civilian agencies.
• Strong working knowledge of PMI-based project management principles and methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience managing large, multidisciplinary teams supporting technical, logistics, training, and operational functions.
• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing senior Government leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience supporting TSA Office of Training and Development (T&D) or similar Homeland Security training organizations.
• Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)
• Familiarity with threat image libraries, simulation technologies, explosives/chemical training aids, or screening technologies.
• Experience managing property and asset management systems in accordance with FAR, GAO, and DHS standards.
• Experience managing geographically dispersed teams and multiple subcontractors.
• Threat Mitigation, Engineering, and Image (TME&I) support services, including threat image development.

About Xcelerate Solutions:

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions (www.xceleratesolutions.com) is one of America's fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate’s culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list as well as being a “Great Place to Work” certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers!

Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability.

Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.