Technical Project Manager - FGS

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Position: Technical Project Manager - FGS Location: Dayton, OH Job : 629 # of Openings: 1

• Location: This is a hybrid role. The candidate must be local and commutable to assigned federal client site(s) in the Dayton, OH area. Candidates will be expected to work onsite at the client location 2-5 times per month.
• Compensation: $110,000 - $130,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Travel Requirement: Requires regular travel, estimated between 15–25% annually.
• Clearance Requirement: An active Secret clearance is required, with the ability to obtain a Top‑Secret clearance.

The Technical Project Manager - FGS serves as a trusted advisor supporting federal pooled engagements across Department of Defense (DoD) customers, including Navy, Air Force, Army, and Marine Corps program offices. This role provides technical project management and cybersecurity risk guidance, enabling government clients to understand, prioritize, and reduce mission and enterprise risk. The Technical Project Manager partners closely with internal delivery teams and external federal stakeholders to support secure system delivery, compliance alignment, and governance activities.

While not responsible for executing compliance artifacts directly, this role applies advanced knowledge of DoD cybersecurity frameworks to advise clients, support decision‑making, and strengthen risk‑management outcomes across the enterprise.

• Provide consultative technical project management support for federal and DoD‑aligned client engagements, including Navy, Air Force, Army, and Marine Corps programs.
• Advise government stakeholders on mission, system, and program risk related to cybersecurity, compliance, and delivery timelines.
• Support and advise Information System Security Officers (ISSOs) and Information System Security Managers (ISSMs) in enterprise risk reduction efforts.
• Assist clients in understanding and aligning with the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Provide guidance aligned with NIST standards relevant to DoD environments, including NIST SP 800‑37 and NIST SP 800‑53.
• Support client alignment with Executive Order 14028 (EO 14028), including:
  • Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDF) principles
  • Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) awareness and coordination
  • Supply chain risk management considerations
  • Compliance documentation and reporting alignment
  • Incident response and vulnerability disclosure coordination
• Serve as the primary day‑to‑day point of contact and customer advocate for assigned program office clients.
• Track and manage product delivery requests, ensuring timely follow‑through and stakeholder visibility.
• Troubleshoot issues and coordinate resolution in collaboration with internal teams and program office stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Fortress delivery teams, architects, and leadership to ensure project activities align with federal compliance and mission needs.
• Facilitate communication between technical teams and non‑technical stakeholders, translating complex cybersecurity and compliance concepts into actionable guidance.
• Monitor project progress, risks, and dependencies, escalating concerns and recommendations as appropriate.
• Prepare and deliver project briefings, status updates, and advisory documentation.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert (SME) on Fortress offerings as they relate to federal and DoD clients.
• Maintain awareness of evolving DoD cybersecurity requirements, guidance, and best practices.
• Requires regular travel, estimated between 15–25% annually.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 5+ years of experience in technical project management, cybersecurity consulting, or related field.
• Advanced knowledge of DoD cybersecurity frameworks, including RMF and applicable NIST standards.
• Experience supporting or advising ISSO and ISSM functions in risk management and compliance contexts.
• Direct experience working with program offices within…