SMX is seeking a Project Manager to join the program management office (PMO) in a leadership position supporting Special Operations efforts in PACOM as well as serving as a liaison with government points of contact to facilitate operations. The ideal candidate will assist the project team with administrative oversight, operations management, and collaborate with multiple technical teams to achieve the overall mission objectives.
Required clearance: Active Top Secret with SCI Eligibility
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Assists with coordination of priorities and resources between multiple projects
- Manages operational management trackers to support clear communication across multiple key stakeholders
- Reports status, develops program/project-related documentation, implements lessons learned, and updates and maintains production and quality metrics for assigned programs and projects
- Supports operational planning, execution, and evaluation of a multi-faceted program that requires collaboration with customers
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the government’s program managers
- Establishes and maintains effective communications with vendors
- Manages daily communication, deliverable tracking, and financial reporting status with multiple subcontractors for assigned projects
Required Skills & Experience
- Required clearance: Active Top Secret with SCI Eligibility
- Demonstrable success in government contracting (DoD preferred) through prior work experience in a customer-facing role
- Knowledge of process improvement techniques and ability to direct improvement initiatives
- Experience interacting with and briefing senior government on topics related to programmatic, and financial status
- Experience supporting large contracts leading complex requirements in austere environments
- Experience with the Special Operations Command (SOCOM) in a Program Management or Technical Leadership role
- Experience writing Statements of Work for subcontractors and managing subcontractors
- Knowledge of different government funding and authority types
- Experience with GSA procurement services and TAA Compliance
- Ability to travel (up to 25%) with active passport
Desired Skill & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, supply chain management or a related discipline – desired MA/MS
- 5+ years of management/supervision experience in Special Operations
- 5+ years of government financial experience
- 3+ years of military contracting experience
- Experience with the Joint Forces in a Program Management or Technical Leadership Role
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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.
At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.
We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.
SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.
Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.
SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).
Skills Required
- Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
- Demonstrable success in government contracting, preferably Department of Defense, in a customer-facing role
- Knowledge of process improvement techniques and ability to direct improvement initiatives
- Experience interacting with and briefing senior government officials on programmatic and financial status
- Experience supporting large contracts with complex requirements in austere environments
- Experience with Special Operations Command in a program management or technical leadership role
- Experience writing Statements of Work for subcontractors and managing subcontractors
- Knowledge of government funding and authority types
- Experience with GSA procurement services and Trade Agreements Act compliance
- Ability to travel up to 25% with an active passport
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, supply chain management, or a related discipline
- Master's degree or master's-level education
- Five or more years of management or supervision experience in Special Operations
- Five or more years of government financial experience
- Three or more years of military contracting experience
- Experience with Joint Forces in a program management or technical leadership role
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — About four weeks of PTO plus 11 paid federal holidays are highlighted in careers materials. Paid military leave on some roles further expands time‑off coverage.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a dollar‑for‑dollar match on the first 5% and immediate vesting is called out in role descriptions. Traditional and Roth options support long‑term savings.
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SMX is a global technology and advanced engineering provider specializing in Cloud Solutions, C5ISR, and Advanced Engineering / IT. Our tradition of delivering innovative, technical solutions dates back to 1995, however, you may know us better by one of our legacy company names: Trident Technologies, Smartronix, Datastrong, or C2S Consulting Group. With the support of OceanSound Partners, our private equity investment sponsor, we began operating as one business starting in 2019 and became SMX in 2021. We operate in close proximity to our clients around the globe and have core locations in Alabama, California, the DC Metro, Florida, Hawaii, Maryland, and Massachusetts. Today, as SMX, we are one team and together empower government and commercial enterprises to become more effective, innovative, and resilient, no matter what challenges they face. SMX offers competitive benefits, excellent work environments, and growth opportunities for our employees while continuing to expand operations and support our communities. We have more than 25 years of rapid and consistent growth with continuous recognition as an employer-of-choice technology company. In addition, we have earned coveted industry quality and business certifications; have a strong commitment to business partnerships, ethics, compliance, and sustainability; and have a multitude of premier contracting vehicles. The combination of these attributes allows us to provide sound, repeatable business solutions yet remain flexible and agile to quickly adapt to specific customer requirements. Committed to ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction, SMX is structured around the programs and technologies we support to provide optimal and seamless operations. We have maintained a reputation for excellence, helping to assure the missions of our Department of Defense, Public Sector, Fortune 1000, and other Government and commercial customers.
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