Task Order Project Manager - Secret (Remote)

VMD Corp; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcelerate Solutions in McLean, VA seeks a Task Order Project Manager to oversee large, complex government programs, ensuring agile delivery, security and compliance across task orders. You will coordinate with Government stakeholders, lead cross-functional teams, and drive on-time, on-scope execution while managing risks and performance against contracts.

Applicants should have modernization experience (legacy to low-code/no-code), PMP/SAFe, and an active Secret clearance; join a fast-growing

Qualifications

• BS or BA degree or four additional years of related experience.
• Experience with modernization and low-code/no-code platforms.
• Experience overseeing full project lifecycle from requirements to operation.
• PM certification with experience in ESI/E-discovery processes.
• DoD 8570 IAM III or equivalent security certification.
• Active Secret or higher security clearance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the project manager for a large, complex task order and assists the Program Manager with government stakeholders.
• Oversees overall management to ensure timely implementation of technical solutions and schedules.
• Coordinates with KO, TOMs, leadership, and customer representatives to ensure program success.
• Leads cross-functional teams to deliver solutions on schedule, within budget, and per contract.
• Identifies risks, develops mitigations, and resolves issues impacting execution.
• Ensures effective communication, stakeholder engagement, and reporting throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Agile project delivery

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Security/compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP Certification

SAFe Agile Certification

8570 IAM III

Tools

Exterro e-discovery platform

Job description

As a Task Order Project Manager, you will oversee the successful execution of complex, high-visibility projects that drive organizational modernization and operational excellence for our government clients. You will apply your expertise in Agile project delivery, risk management, and cross-functional team leadership to ensure that all objectives are met on schedule and within scope, while upholding the highest standards of security and compliance. Your leadership will foster innovation, continuous improvement, and strong stakeholder engagement, enabling our team to deliver timely, mission-focused solutions that support the critical needs of our Nation. Come join our award-winning organization and work with the most talented and brightest minds in the GovCon industry.

Location:

McLean, VA (Remote)

Clearance:

Active Secret

Responsibilities

• Serves as the project manager for a large, complex task order (or a group of task orders affecting the same system) and shall assist the Program Manager in working with the Government Contracting Officer (KO), the task order-level Task Order Managers, Government management personnel and customer agency representatives.
• Under the guidance of the Program Manager, responsible for the overall management of the specific task order(s) and ensuring that the technical solutions and schedules in the task order are implemented in a timely manner.
• Assists the Program Manager in coordinating with the Government Contracting Officer (KO), Task Order Managers (TOMs), Government leadership, and customer stakeholders to ensure successful program execution.
• Oversees day-to-day management of assigned task order(s), ensuring technical, operational, cost, schedule, and performance objectives are achieved.
• Leads cross-functional teams to deliver technical solutions on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Identifies program risks, develops mitigation strategies, and proactively resolves issues impacting project execution.
• Ensures effective communication, stakeholder engagement, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• BS or BA degree or four (4) additional years of related experience.
• Experience leading application modernization initiatives, including migration from legacy or custom-developed applications to low-code/no-code platforms such as Appian. Experience focused primarily on cloud migration or cybersecurity modernization alone does not satisfy this requirement.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing the complete project lifecycle, including requirements analysis, solution design, implementation, integration, testing, deployment, user adoption, and operational transition.
• The TOPM must have Project Management certification (e.g., Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or otherwise recognized certification plus ten years of demonstrated experience with electronically stored information and electronic discovery systems,
• Must have Project Management certification (i.e., Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, other equivalent nationally recognized certification.)
• Must have minimum one (1) year experience with the Exterro e-discovery platform to review and analyze data around litigation, investigations, government requests, etc.
• Five (5) years project management or other relevant experience with progressively higher responsibility in the public and/or private sector in the IT and/or consulting fields.
• Five (5) years of leadership experience with progressively higher responsibility in the public and/or private sector in the IT and/or consulting fields.
• Knowledge of governance and storage of Electronically Stored Information (ESI) that is collected or copied from native locations in compliance with federal laws including E-Government Act and Privacy Act.
• Expertise in governing information pursuant to industry standards. Broad experience in the preservation of metadata.
• Must have demonstrated ability to direct, plan and coordinate multiple project/tasks, including estimating resources, project planning, cost accounting, schedules, risk assessments, critical path method, contract reporting, and problem resolution.
• Proven experience managing large-scale programs with teams of 40+ personnel, including oversight of project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional coordination.
• Experience overseeing system transition efforts through the full project lifecycle, including requirements analysis, process improvement, integration, deployment, and user adoption within a low-code/no-code environment.
• Preferred SAFe Agile Certification.
• Must possess IT-II security clearance or have a current National Agency Check with Local Agency Check and Credit Check (NACLC) at time of proposal submission.
• Must have a DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification Category IAM Level III. Relevant certification from a nationally recognized authority.

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.