Top Secret Project Manager

Insight Global; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Fairfax, VA team in a hybrid remote/on-site capacity, supporting DoW programs. You will lead planning, execution, and delivery of secure cloud-based solutions, coordinating with systems engineers, cybersecurity engineers, software developers, and operations staff.

Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, communication, and PM skills, with a solid understanding of cloud technologies, software development, and DoD processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain DoD 8140 IAT Level II Security+ (or higher) within 30 days of start date.
• 5-9 years of project coordination, project management, technical, defense, or related experience.
• 5+ years of experience managing IT, software development, infrastructure, or cybersecurity projects.
• Strong organizational, analytical, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional project teams in Agile environments.
• Experience supporting DoW programs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and DoD/cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary project manager and customer interface for assigned government programs.
• Lead project planning, execution, and delivery while coordinating cross-functional engineering and cybersecurity teams.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, implementation plans, project documentation, and status reports.
• Coordinate project activities across systems engineering, cloud, cybersecurity, software development, and operations teams.
• Track project scope, schedules, resources, risks, issues, and action items throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate project meetings, Agile ceremonies, customer meetings, and project status reviews.
• Coordinate system deployments, production releases, maintenance activities, and project deliverables.
• Support project reporting by preparing executive briefings, customer presentations, and status updates.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across project teams.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Project coordination

Project management

Agile

Leadership

Communication

DoD experience

Security clearance

Cloud/DevOps familiarity

Government programs

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Teams

Visio

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking an experienced Project Manager to work in a hybrid remote/on‑site capacity in our Fairfax, VA office supporting a portfolio of U.S. Department of War (DoW) programs. The Project Manager serves as the primary interface between government stakeholders and cross‑functional project teams, leading the planning, execution, and delivery of secure cloud‑based solutions. This role works closely with systems engineers, cloud engineers, cybersecurity engineers, software developers, and operations personnel to coordinate project activities, manage schedules, mitigate risks, and ensure successful project execution.

The ideal candidate possesses strong project management, leadership, and communication skills with the ability to effectively coordinate technical teams, manage competing priorities, and deliver projects on schedule and within scope. A general understanding of cloud technologies and software development processes is preferred to effectively support engineering and cybersecurity teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary project manager and customer interface for assigned government programs.
• Lead project planning, execution, and delivery while coordinating cross‑functional engineering and cybersecurity teams.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, implementation plans, project documentation, and status reports.
• Coordinate project activities across systems engineering, cloud, cybersecurity, software development, and operations teams.
• Track project scope, schedules, resources, risks, issues, and action items throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate project meetings, Agile ceremonies, customer meetings, and project status reviews.
• Coordinate system deployments, production releases, maintenance activities, and project deliverables.
• Support project reporting by preparing executive briefings, customer presentations, and status updates.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across project teams.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain DoD 8140 IAT Level II Security+ (or higher) within 30 days of start date.
• 5-9 years of project coordination, project management, technical, defense, or related experience5+ years of experience managing IT, software development, infrastructure, or cybersecurity projects
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast‑paced environmentStrong organizational, analytical, attention to detail, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience:Leading cross‑functional project teams and delivering projects in an Agile environment.
• Working in or supporting DoW programs
• Interest in technology and willingness to learn technical conceptsAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint, and Teams).
• General understanding of cloud technologies (AWS preferred) and enterprise IT environments.
• Active TS/SCI clearanceCAPM, PMP, or other project management training/certification
• Experience supporting:Technical or software‑related projectsAgile software development teams.
• Pilots, proof‑of‑concepts, or technology innovation projectsFamiliarity with:Project management tools and methodologiesSecure or classified technology environmentsAmazon Web Services (AWS) or other cloud platforms.RMF, cybersecurity compliance, or secure system deployment processes.
• Exposure to data platforms, cloud environments, or data integrationUnderstanding of DoD acquisition or stakeholder processes

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].