Project Manager - Secret Clearance | Riverside, CA

Project Manager - Secret Clearance | Riverside, CA

Cambridge International Systems, Inc.

Join a dynamic global team united by shared values: commitment, integrity, and perseverance. At Cambridge, you'll work alongside top talent worldwide, tackling some of today's most complex and critical challenges in defense and security.

We are currently seeking a Project Manager to support operations in Riverside, CA. This position is contingent on contract award, with an expected start date in July 2026. This is a full-time, CONUS/OCONUS position requiring an active DoD Secret clearance.

This position may be subject to the Service Contract Labor Standards Act (SCLS)/Service Contract Act (SCA).

The base salary range for this role is $129K - $203K annually, depending on geographic location and experience. The final offer will be based on relevant experience, skills, internal equity, and market data.

What You'll Do

As a Project Manager, you will play a critical role in leading and overseeing complex technical operations, ensuring mission-critical systems are effectively maintained, integrated, and supported in alignment with operational priorities and performance standards, that serve U.S. government missions overseas/the Cambridge corporate office.

* Provide overall leadership, management, and supervision of all contract personnel and resources

* Serve as primary interface with the Contracting Officer, COR, and Government stakeholders

* Plan, prioritize, and manage activities aligned to real-time mission requirements

* Develop and maintain staffing plans ensuring qualified personnel coverage across all task areas

* Oversee execution of maintenance, engineering, integration, and operational support across AMOSS, ISR, and telecommunications systems

* Ensure adherence to schedule, cost, and performance objectives

* Review work discrepancies and implement corrective actions

* Represent the contractor at all technical and programmatic meetings

* Manage task assignments, workforce utilization, and surge support requirements

* Ensure compliance with security, quality assurance, and reporting requirements

* Coordinate travel and deployment of personnel to support offsite mission needs

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications:

* Education & Experience:

* Bachelor's degree in;
Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; experience may substitute for degree + 10 years of relevant experience

* Providing overall leadership, management and supervision of C4I project resources to ensure:

* Work standards are formulated and enforced

* Leading a C4I multi-discipline team

* Representing the company in all matters related to the contract

* Assigning and managing customer projects

* Supervisory/management experience in engineering, communications, and/or computer related fields

* Experience supporting maintenance and sustainment of C4I, AMOSS, or ISR systems in operational environments

* Experience troubleshooting complex system issues across hardware, software, and network components

* Experience working with mission equipment, maintenance tools, and COTS systems

* Experience using diagnostic and test equipment to identify and resolve system faults

* Demonstrated understanding of operational requirements and ability to apply technical procedures in mission environments

* Technical Expertise:

* Project management tools such as MS Project or equivalent

* Collaboration tools such as Teams and Share Point

* Certifications:

* PMP

* Must have a current and active DoD Secret security clearance.

* Proficient with modern IT tools and infrastructure technologies

Travel & Passport

* Both CONUS and OCONUS by motor vehicle and/or air travel may be required; some overnight stays possible.

* OCONUS locations include:

* Aguadilla, Puerto Rico

* Must have an active passport to support OCONUS travel and/or living requirements.

Work Environment

* Compliance with vaccination and medical requirements for TDY/OCONUS roles as per Vaccine Recommendations by AOR | Health.mil.

* This position requires working in a stressful environment, dealing with conflict, working under pressure and with strict deadlines, focus and attention to detail

Office setting:

* Primarily an office-based role in Riverside, CA

* Standard desk/computer work with flexibility for walking and movement on site.

* Must be able to work in an office environment, sitting at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday.

* Work is physically comfortable; the employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc.

* May be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site.

Background & Security

* Employment is contingent upon successful background investigation

* Alcohol and Drug screening may be required for federal contract compliance

Benefits & Perks

We believe in investing in our team-both professionally and personally:

* Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and critical illness insurance

* 401(k) immediate vesting and match

* Paid time off and company holidays

* Generous…