Project Control Specialist

Location: Arlington, Virginia (Hybrid)

About the role

We are seeking a Project Control Specialist to support a post-quantum computing office. This role functions as a project manager, focused on planning, scheduling, and tracking deliverables across at least three distinct workstreams. The specialist will coordinate efforts for the post-quantum, crypto modernization, and architecture teams, ensuring project objectives are met in alignment with policy and requirements. This position requires significant coordination across organizations and communication with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and integrate operations and program budgeting.
• Track, coordinate, and communicate tasks and due dates for deliverables.
• Integrate activities across different organizations, compiling data and producing reports.
• Track tasks using an enterprise task management system, such as CATMS.
• Develop briefings, talking points, and presentations for clients and senior leaders.
• Act as a key interface for program and project matters, particularly for products and coordination.
• Collaborate with industry partners and vendors to support project goals.
• Balance multiple workstreams and work collaboratively across teams.

Requirements

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoW TS/SCI clearance.
• Master’s degree and 12+ years of professional experience, OR
• Bachelor's degree and 14+ years of professional experience, OR
• 18+ years of professional experience in lieu of a degree.

Skills

• Experience with team leadership, including tracking and coordinating tasks.
• Experience with an enterprise task management system.
• Experience supporting and communicating with senior leaders.
• Administrative or action officer experience is suitable; the role is focused on task management rather than executive assistance.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity policies and principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the DoW CIO, OSW, or a Military Command.
• Experience with Correspondence and Task Management System (CATMS).
• Knowledge of Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC).
• Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills.

Schedule

This is a hybrid role requiring on-site presence at the Pentagon three days a week, with two days of remote work.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• 401K program with company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan.
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• On-demand training program and access to certification prep, technical and leadership courses/books/seminars after 6+ months of tenure.
• Certification discounts and perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Dedicated customer service team for benefits and resources.
• Access to a certified Career Coach.