Project Manager

About the role

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day execution of complex security-support work across multiple functional areas and locations.
• Convert contract and mission requirements into coordinated schedules, assignments, deliverables, and measurable actions while maintaining visibility into performance, staffing, dependencies, and risk.
• Synchronize contractor teams, functional specialists, and Government stakeholders; prepare management reporting; and resolve operational issues that could affect timely delivery.
• Promote disciplined execution, consistent communication, and integration among security disciplines.
• Ensure that planned activities progress to completion, required work products are delivered, and emerging priorities are incorporated without disrupting continuity or compliance.

Essential responsibilities include planning and managing security-support projects, schedules, milestones, assignments, deliverables, and resource requirements; coordinating day-to-day execution among functional teams, contractor personnel, Government leads, and supported work locations; tracking actions, dependencies, risks, staffing needs, and performance trends; translating contract requirements and Government priorities into clear work plans and accountable team assignments; preparing status reports, management briefings, meeting materials, decision records, and corrective-action updates; resolving execution issues and escalating risks; monitoring deliverable quality and timeliness; and implementing process improvements.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant discipline and 10 years of directly relevant experience; or a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline plus 14 years of directly related work experience.
• Knowledge of DoD 5000 series (Acquisition Process).
• Four years’ general security experience.
• Experience must include support to Special Access Program and Sensitive Compartmented Information environments.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate effectively across Government, contractor, and external stakeholders; prepare briefings, reports, standard operating procedures, and official correspondence; and lead a team in fast-paced classified environments.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility; must be able to meet any applicable Special Access Program eligibility requirements identified by the Government.

Pay

The salary range for this position is USD $159,200.00/Yr. - USD $265,800.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law.

Benefits

AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.