Senior Project Manager

Second-61: We are Vigilant Defenders. Our foundation is built upon patriotism, protecting what matters most. We honor each other, our community, our country, and our customers through exceptional services as their front-line defenders.

Position Description: Senior Project Manager – Contingent Pipeline Opportunity – We’re building a talent pipeline for upcoming U.S. Government defense IT and analytics support roles. Opportunities are contingent upon task order awards and funding under existing contracts.

Location: Doral, FL

Responsibilities:

• Lead overall contract execution across multiple Work Orders
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Government leadership and senior stakeholders
• Provide strategic oversight to ensure alignment with mission objectives and evolving priorities
• Establish and maintain program governance, reporting, and performance tracking processes
• Oversee budget execution, resource allocation, and staffing strategy
• Identify program risks and implement mitigation plans
• Coordinate across technical, cybersecurity, analytics, and training teams to ensure integrated delivery
• Ensure compliance with DoD acquisition, governance, and reporting requirements
• Drive schedule performance, quality standards, and measurable outcomes

•  Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Program Management, or related field
  OR 10 (ten) years of equivalent experience managing large scale DoD programs
• Demonstrated experience leading complex federal or DoD contracts
• Experience managing full program lifecycle from initiation through closeout
• Experience overseeing budgets, staffing, and cross functional teams
• Strong background in risk management and performance oversight
• Experience supporting DoD acquisition and governance frameworks
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior Government and interagency stakeholders

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Experience supporting Combatant Command or intelligence related programs
• Experience managing cloud, cybersecurity, data analytics, or mission IT initiatives
• Experience in interagency coordination environments
• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams

Certifications:

• Required: Project Management Professional (PMP) 
• Preferred: Lean Six Sigma certification, DAWIA Level III in Program Management, Program Management Professional (PgMP)

Clearance Requirement:

• Must have an active TS/SCI Security Clearance.
• Candidate must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to pass a standard background check and drug screening.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.