Technical Operations Project Manager with Security Clearance

VTG; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG seeks a Technical Operations Project Manager to lead delivery of mission-critical initiatives for National Security customers. This 100% onsite role is based in the National Capital Region.

Leads planning, execution, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and coordination with government and contractor teams; requires active TS/SCI with Polygraph and 12+ years in technical or mission-focused programs; up to 35% CONUS travel.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
• Bachelor's Degree (experience may count in lieu of degree).
• Travel up to 35% CONUS travel.
• Experience managing technical or mission-focused government projects.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and client-facing communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of technical projects across cross-functional teams.
• Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables in coordination with stakeholders.
• Manage schedules, risks, dependencies, and resource allocation.
• Track progress using appropriate tools, metrics, and reporting frameworks.
• Coordinate internal staff and external partners to support successful delivery.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues proactively.
• Manage changes to scope, schedule, and cost using structured change-control practices.
• Prepare and present status updates to leadership and customer stakeholders.
• Maintain strong relationships across government and contractor teams.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, plans, and briefings.

Skills

Project planning

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional coordination

Risk management

Govt./National security experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview VTG is seeking a Technical Operations Project Manager to lead the delivery of mission-critical initiatives supporting National Security customers. This role is based in the National Capital Region and is 100% onsite. What will you do? * Lead planning and execution of technical projects across cross-functional teams * Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables in coordination with stakeholders * Manage schedules, risks, dependencies, and resource allocation * Track progress using appropriate tools, metrics, and reporting frameworks * Coordinate internal staff and external partners to support successful delivery * Identify and mitigate project risks and issues proactively * Manage changes to scope, schedule, and cost using structured change-control practices * Prepare and present status updates to leadership and customer stakeholders * Maintain strong relationships across government and contractor teams * Develop and maintain project documentation, plans, and briefings Do you have what it takes? * Active TS/SCI with Polygraph * Minimum of 12 years of experience

• Bachelor's Degree (experience may count in leui of degree) * Must be able to travel up to 35% CONUS travel
• Experience managing technical or mission-focused projects in government or national security environments
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary technical teams
• Strong stakeholder engagement and client-facing communication skills
• Experience managing schedules, risks, and deliverables across concurrent efforts