Technical Project Manager

Trace Systems Inc.; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Trace Systems Inc. seeks a Technical Project Manager to oversee IT project management activities at the unit level, leading teams on large, complex projects and ensuring thorough documentation and clear communication with government leadership.

The role requires a Secret clearance, US citizenship, and DoD 8140-aligned qualifications. Expect travel up to 10% and broad responsibility across design, development, and project execution.

Qualifications

• Active US Government Secret clearance (Interim Secret acceptable).
• US Citizenship is required.
• DoD 8140 credentials or equivalent education/training for 802-IT Project Manager role.
• Minimum 12 years of progressive design and development experience.
• At least 5 years of management/supervisory experience on military hardware/software projects.
• Minimum 5 years of systems analysis experience.
• Security+ certification is required.
• Travel to support mission up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Provide IT project management support at unit level and oversee all aspects of the project.
• Lead a team on large projects or significant project segments.
• Collaborate effectively with support personnel and communicate with government leadership.
• Maintain documentation and perform technical writing as needed.

Skills

Team collaboration

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Project management tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Management or equivalent

Tools

Project management software

Job description

The Technical Project Manager will provide functions to support IT project management activities at unit level, this involves overseeing all aspects of the project, leading a team on large projects or a significant segment of large and complex projects.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with support personnel and communicate clearly with government leadership.
• Exceptional verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong documentation and technical writing abilities.
• Proven experience with the equipment covered under the contract.
• Proficient in utilizing computer-based project management tools.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance (Interim Secret Clearance is acceptable).
• Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, US Citizenship is required.
• Candidates must meet applicable DCWF DoD 8140 requirements for the assigned work role (802-IT Project Manager - Intermediate) through approved certifications, or education, or military training, or a combination thereof.
• Qualifying 8140 certifications may include Security+, SecurityX/CASP+, or other DoD 8140-approved higher-level certifications aligned to the assigned work role.
• Minimum of twelve (12) years of progressive experience in design and development.
• At least five (5) years of management and supervisory experience overseeing military hardware and software development projects.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in systems analysis.
• Required certification: Security+.
• Able to travel to support mission up to 10%.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/ Management, OR an Associate’s degree plus fifteen (15) years of recent specialized experience, OR twenty (20) years of recent specialized experience.