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.

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

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

• 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.

• 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.

• Primarily an office-based role in Riverside, CA
• Standard desk/computer work with flexibility for walking and movement on site.
• Must be…