Technical Project Manager

Trace Systems Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Trace Systems Inc. is seeking a Technical Project Manager for Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD. The role involves supporting IT project management at unit level, guiding a team on large and complex projects, and coordinating with government leadership to ensure project success.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years in design/development, 5+ years in DoD project leadership, Systems Analysis experience, and Security+ certification. Travel up to 10% is required.

Qualifications

• Active security clearance (US Secret) required.
• US citizenship required.
• DoD 8140/802‑IT PM Intermediate compliance via certifications or education.
• Security+ certification required.
• Minimum 12 years design & development experience.
• 5+ years leadership in DoD hardware/software projects.
• 5+ years systems analysis experience.
• Willing to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Provide functions to support IT project management activities at unit level, overseeing all aspects of the project.
• Lead a team on large projects or a significant segment of large and complex projects.
• Collaborate effectively with support personnel and communicate clearly with government leadership.
• Demonstrate exceptional verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain strong documentation and technical writing abilities.
• Utilize computer-based project management tools to monitor progress.

Skills

Security clearance

US Citizenship

8140 compliance

8140 certifications

12+ years design & development

5+ years DoD project leadership

5+ years systems analysis

Security+ certification

Travel up to 10%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Management

Job description

Job Overview

Job Title: Technical Project Manager
Location: Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD

Job Responsibilities

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).
• 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.

Trace Systems

Trace Systems Inc. was founded to support and defend our nation's security interests at home and abroad––whenever and wherever. We provide enterprise IT, engineering, full life-cycle communications, cybersecurity, cloud and virtualization services and solutions to the United States Department of Defense and other federal agencies.

Trace Systems is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.