Special Activities Project Manager

SMX is seeking a Project Manager to join the integrated program management office (PMO) in a leadership position supporting SOCPAC logistics projects, and will serve as a liaison with government points of contact. The ideal candidate will assist the program leadership team with administrative oversight, operations coordination, and collaborate with multiple commercial vendors to achieve the overall mission objectives.

This position requires a DoD TS/SCI security clearance which requires US citizenship for work on DoD contracts.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Conduct financial oversight and execution of contracting functions for all project requirements; creating cost estimates, developing statements of work, providing market research, submit contract deliverables

Reports operational effort statuses, develops program/project-related documentation, implements lessons learned, and updates and maintains production and quality metrics for assigned projects

Supports operational planning, execution, and evaluation of a multi-faceted program that requires collaboration with customers

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the government’s program managers

Manages daily communication, deliverable tracking, and financial reporting status with multiple subcontractors for assigned project

Facilitate cross-functional collaboration within a Theater Special Operations Command Required Skills & Experience Required clearance:
Active Top Secret/SCIDemonstrable success in government contracting (DoD preferred) through prior work experience in a customer-facing role
10+ years’ experience in PACOM AOR with Special Operations Experience writing Statements of Work Experience working with subcontractors and/or vendors to facilitate requirements

Knowledge of process improvement techniques and ability to direct improvement initiatives

Experience interacting with and briefing senior government on topics related to programmatic, and financial status

Experience supporting large contracts leading complex development, production, fielding of platforms, and/or support initiatives with technical objectives

Experience with the Special Operations Command (SOCOM) in a Program Management or Technical Leadership role Knowledge of different government funding and authority types5+ years of working with 3X and/or 4X directorates

Ability to travel (no more than 5%) – Active Passport through 2028

Desired Skills & Experience Bachelor’s degree Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline
10+ years of management/supervision experience in SOCOM3+ years of government financial experience

Experience with the Joint Forces in a Program Management or Technical Leadership Role#CJPOST The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits.

Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:$115,000—$160,000 USDAt SMX, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).