Technical Program Manager Security Clearance

Position: Technical Program Manager with Security Clearance
Location:

Hybrid - Local to the Washington, D.C. metro area Security Clearance:
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required Overview The Technical Project Manager leads execution of complex, multi-technology infrastructure and systems integration efforts in a mission-critical environment. This role requires a hands-on leader who can drive Agile execution, coordinate cross-functional technical teams, and deliver results under tight timelines and high visibility. The successful candidate brings structure, accountability, and calm leadership to fast-moving technical efforts.

Required Qualifications
* Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
* DoD 8140 certification for 802 IT Project Manager (e.g., Security+, SSCP, CAP, or GSLC).
* 8+ years of IT project management experience.
* At least 5 years managing infrastructure or systems integration projects within complex, multi-technology environments.
* Requires strong technical literacy in enterprise network environments, including the ability to understand architecture concepts, assess trade-offs and delivery risks, and collaborate effectively with senior network engineers.
* Demonstrated experience managing and integrating WiFi, networking, voice, SATCOM, RF, and A/V systems across cross-functional technical teams.
* Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred (relevant experience may substitute).
* Ability to contribute immediately with minimal ramp-up in a mission-critical environment.
* Extensive experience using project management software to track tasks, dependencies, resource allocation, and schedules.
* Experience leveraging project management tooling as the primary execution mechanism.
* Demonstrated ability to manage up to five concurrent major efforts simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications
* Project management certifications such as PMP or PRINCE2 Practitioner.
* ITIL 4 Foundation certification.
* SAFe certification aligned to enterprise agile delivery (e.g., SAFe Agilist, SAFe Scrum Master).
* Agile certifications such as CSM or PMI-ACP.
* AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or AZ-900.
* PgMP certification.
* Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
* Experience with Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint.
* CISM or CISSP (particularly when security governance is a core responsibility).
* Prior experience supporting classified, sensitive, or high-visibility programs within defense, intelligence, or military environments.
* Experience operating in secure or restricted environments with elevated access controls and mission-critical operational constraints.
* Familiarity with Agile delivery methods and ITIL practices in technical delivery environments.
* Experience interfacing directly with senior government stakeholders, including briefing, coordination, and decision support.
* Ability to provide a verifiable portfolio of prior work or representative samples aligned with the duties of the position.