Technical Project Manager

Everforth, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth ECS is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead a portfolio of AI/ML and data-centric initiatives for Intelligence Community customers. The role is primarily onsite in Fairfax, VA and Chantilly, VA, with occasional collaboration at a classified environment.

Responsibilities include translating mission goals into actionable plans, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring timely delivery of technical milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical field.
• 7+ years of project/program management experience in defense/IC/government programs.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating with government stakeholders.
• Experience with data management, data governance, or data pipelines.
• Experience with container technologies and distributed software systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple technical projects supporting AI/ML initiatives and cloud modernization.
• Translate mission objectives into executable project plans, schedules, and requirements.
• Coordinate kickoff meetings, technical exchanges, and customer briefings.
• Track priorities, risks, timelines, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain project documentation and status reports.
• Manage subcontractors, vendors, and external partners.

Skills

Technical Project Management

Leadership

AI/ML Projects

Cloud Modernization

Data Management

JIRA

Agile Methodologies

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication

Security Clearance TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

JIRA

Job description

Everforth ECS is seeking a Technical Project Managerto work onsite in our Fairfax, VA office and/or our Chantilly, VA customer site.

Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.

Everforth ECS is seeking a highly motivated and technically curious Project Manager to support a portfolio of dynamic initiatives for Intelligence Community (IC) customers. This role combines technical project leadership, stakeholder engagement, and operational execution across emerging technology programs focused on AI/ML innovation, Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs), cloud modernization, data management, and mission-focused systems integration.

The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced, high-visibility environments and is comfortable working with cross-functional technical teams, government stakeholders, and industry partners. This position supports fast-moving technical deployment of information technology capabilities and management effort while leading multiple special projects that evolve based on mission priorities.

This role expected to be majority onsite in Chantilly, VA and Fairfax, VA. Portions of the work may be conducted within a classified SCIF environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple technical and operational projects supporting AI/ML initiatives, data management platforms, cloud modernization, and emerging technology integration.
• Translate high-level mission objectives into executable project plans, schedules, and technical requirements.
• Coordinate and facilitate project kickoff meetings, technical exchange meetings, customer briefings, and recurring status meetings.
• Track project priorities, risks, timelines, dependencies, and deliverables while ensuring alignment across stakeholders.
• Support customer engagements and technical discussions to identify mission needs, operational gaps, and data requirements.
• Partner with technical leads, engineers, cloud specialists, AI/ML teams, and government stakeholders to drive successful project execution.
• Assist with resolving blockers and aligning cross-functional teams around project goals and technical requirements.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, meeting minutes, status reports, action trackers, and technical delivery milestones.
• Support cloud onboarding workflows, secure tenant deployments, and adoption planning efforts.
• Manage subcontractors, vendors, and external partners supporting assigned projects.
• Monitor and report project metrics, resource needs, and program performance.
• Adapt quickly to evolving mission priorities and support rapidly changing customer requirements.
• Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance with a Counterintelligence (CI) or Full-Scope (FS) polygraph required
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of project, program management, or program technical leadership experience supporting technical, defense, R&D, or government programs.
• Experience managing cross-functional technical teams and coordinating with government stakeholders.
• Experience with data management, data governance, or data pipeline technologies.
• Experience with container technologies and distributed software systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Experience supporting project planning, risk management, schedule tracking, and status reporting.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, Kanban, JIRA, or related project management tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and collaboration platforms.
• Familiarity with system architecture, distributed systems, or cloud environments.
• Ability to work independently in high-tempo, high-ambiguity environments.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Desired Skills

• PMP certification or equivalent project/program management certification.
• Security+ certification or other IAT Level II certification.
• Master’s degree in a technical or business-related discipline.
• Experience supporting AI/ML, Generative AI, or LLM-related initiatives.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, AWS GovCloud, or Azure Government.
• Understanding of secure cloud environments, IL5/IL6 deployments, or classified cloud architectures.
• Familiarity with mission environments.
• Experience leading pilots, proof-of-concept efforts, or innovation-focused technical programs.
• Experience with scripting or data analysis tools such as Python, Bash, or R.

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ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

Everforth ECS is the federal segment of Everforth , a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.

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ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

Everforth ECS is the federal segment of Everforth , a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.

Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.

Meet the challenge. Make a difference with Everforth ECS!

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