Senior IT Project Manager - Federal National Security Program

Knoxville, TN

Full Time

Experienced

Senior IT Project Manager – Federal National Security Program
Location: Washington, DC - onsite
Position Type: Full-Time
Clearance Required: Active Top Secret or DOE Q Clearance (SCI eligible)
Experience Required: 10+ years
Salary Range: $101,000-$135,000

Who We Are

Management Solutions, LLC (MSLLC) is an award-winning management consulting firm delivering solutions for our partners’ most complex challenges. Since 2002, we have supported federal and commercial clients through expertise in project and program strategy, delivery and implementation, engineering and technical advisory services, workforce solutions, and digital solutions.

We are distinguished by our reputation for managing mission-critical projects and helping organizations improve performance through innovative, people-centered solutions. MSLLC has been recognized as Small Business of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Department of Energy, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory and has been named one of the Top Employers in the Greater Knoxville area.

Why Join Our Team

At Management Solutions, we believe our people are the foundation of our success. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and caring culture where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow. We seek professionals who think critically, solve complex problems, and are dedicated to building and sustaining a high-performing, people-centered organization.

Position Summary
Management Solutions is seeking an experienced, technically proficient Senior IT Project Manager to support a federal IT program serving a critical national security mission. This position requires an IT professional with a strong technical background who can manage complex technology initiatives, coordinate technical teams, and support the successful delivery of secure, reliable, and mission-critical IT solutions.
The ideal candidate brings significant experience managing IT projects within federal environments, with a strong preference for experience in cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, systems integration, and technology modernization. This individual should be comfortable working with technical architects, engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and federal stakeholders to understand technical challenges, coordinate solutions, manage dependencies, and drive project execution.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management and Delivery

Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of federal IT projects spanning enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud, application modernization, and systems integration.
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, resource allocations, and risk mitigation strategies.
Coordinate technical leads, engineers, cybersecurity staff, and contractors to resolve implementation challenges and keep work on track.
Monitor deliverables and performance against cost, schedule, scope, quality, and security requirements.
Plan and coordinate testing, implementation, and transition activities.

Cybersecurity, Risk, and Governance

Manage cybersecurity initiatives, including vulnerability remediation, compliance activities, and security modernization.
Integrate federal security requirements (NIST, FISMA, and agency standards) into project activities.
Track risks, issues, dependencies, and changes across projects and systems, and coordinate mitigation with the right technical personnel.
Ensure compliance with federal policies and governance processes, and identify ways to improve delivery.

Stakeholder Communication

Serve as the primary point of contact for federal stakeholders, technical leadership, and contractor teams on status, risks, and next steps.
Translate technical information for government leadership and nontechnical audiences.
Prepare status reports, briefings, and risk assessments, and run meetings that drive timely decisions.

Required Qualifications

10+ years of experience in IT project management, technical program management, or a related technology discipline (infrastructure, cybersecurity, systems engineering), including managing projects for federal agencies.
Active Top Secret or DOE Q clearance, with the ability to obtain SCI.
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field or applicable experience.
Experience managing schedules, deliverables, risks, and dependencies using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methods.
Working knowledge of enterprise IT environments (infrastructure, networking, cloud, systems integration, or cybersecurity) and federal IT security requirements.
Ability to work onsite in Washington, DC, five days per week.

Preferred Qualifications

Cybersecurity background, such as Zero Trust, vulnerability management, security operations, or cyber risk management.
Working knowledge of NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, or federal system authorization processes.
Hands-on technical experience in infrastructure, networking, systems engineering, or cloud.
Experience with IT modernization, cloud migration, or infrastructure upgrade projects.
Familiarity with Azure, Microsoft 365 Government, AWS GovCloud, or similar platforms, and with ITIL practices.
Experience supporting national security agencies in classified environments.
PMP or equivalent credential, and technical or cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or Security+.

Work Authorization
U.S. citizenship is required by the client agency for this contract.

Working Conditions
This role involves extended computer and office equipment use. Reasonable accommodation is available

What We Offer:
Management Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Rx, Dental and Vision Insurance, company paid short-term disability and life insurance, 401k plan with up to a 5% match with immediate vesting, Flexible Spending Accounts, PTO, paid holidays, and more!
Management Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. 

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