SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

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Norco, CA, USA
In-Office
120K-150K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology • Consulting
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The Role
Lead complex DoD and Federal IT programs from planning through delivery. Manage scope, schedules, budgets, risks, task orders, contractual deliverables, and technical performance. Serve as the primary interface among government customers, contractors, and multidisciplinary technical teams. Translate technical requirements into project plans, conduct program reviews, and ensure compliance with DoD acquisition, RMF, and cybersecurity standards while driving continuous improvement and innovation.
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***POSITION IS ONSITE IN NORCO, CA***

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Government Project Manager with a strong technical background to lead complex Department of Defense (DoD) and Federal IT programs. The ideal candidate will have hands on experience managing multi-disciplinary technical teams, driving project execution, and ensuring compliance with federal acquisition and cybersecurity standards. This role requires a unique blend of technical acumen, leadership, and program management expertise, someone who can understand the technical details while maintaining a high-level view of project strategy, performance, and delivery.

As with any position, additional expectations exist. Some of these include, but are not limited to, adhering to normal working hours, meeting deadlines, following company policies as outlined by the Employee Handbook, communicating regularly with assigned supervisor(s), staying focused on the assigned tasks, and completing other tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary interface between the Government customer, prime contractor, and technical teams
  • Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of projects under multiple task orders or technical instructions
  • Manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk across large, complex efforts supporting DoD IT systems, networks, or enterprise applications
  • Translate technical requirements into actionable project plans and ensure alignment with customer objectives
  • Conduct regular status meetings, prepare program reviews, and support contractual deliverables
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineers, cybersecurity analysts, developers, and data scientists
  • Ensure compliance with DoD acquisition policies, RMF processes, and cybersecurity standards
  • Drive continuous improvement, efficiency, and technical innovation across all program activities

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical discipline
  • 7+ years of project management experience supporting Federal or DoD programs
  • Proven experience managing technical teams and understanding system architecture, software development, or network engineering
  • Strong understanding of program financials, scheduling, and reporting
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Active DoD Secret Clearance or higher (or the ability to obtain one)
  • Must be able to work at client site in Norco, CA
  • If applicable: If you are or have been recently employed by the U.S. government, a post-employment ethics letter will be required if employment with VSolvit is offered

Preferred Qualifications

  • PMP or DAWIA Level II/III (or equivalent) certification preferred
  • Master’s degree in a technical or management discipline
  • Experience with Navy, Air Force, or DISA programs
  • Familiarity with RMF, Agile methodologies, and ITIL framework
  • Experience with contract management systems and technical performance reporting

Company Summary

Join the VSolvit Team! Founded in 2006, VSolvit (pronounced 'We Solve It') is a technology services provider that specializes in cybersecurity, cloud computing, geographic information systems (GIS), business intelligence (BI) systems, data warehousing, engineering services, and custom database and application development. VSolvit is an award winning WOSB, CA CDB, MBE, WBE, and CMMI Level 3 certified company. We offer a customizable health benefits program that best meets the needs of its employees. Offering may include: medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, long and short-term disability and other insurance products, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, 401K Retirement Plan options, Tuition Reimbursement, and assorted voluntary benefits. Our goal is to grow together and enjoy the work that we do as a team.

VSolvit LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline
  • 7 or more years of project management experience supporting Federal or DoD programs
  • Experience managing technical teams and understanding system architecture, software development, or network engineering
  • Strong understanding of program financials, scheduling, and reporting
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Active DoD Secret Clearance or higher, or ability to obtain one
  • Ability to work onsite at the client site in Norco, California
  • PMP or DAWIA Level II or III certification, or equivalent
  • Master's degree in a technical or management discipline
  • Experience with Navy, Air Force, or DISA programs
  • Familiarity with RMF, Agile methodologies, and ITIL framework
  • Experience with contract management systems and technical performance reporting
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The Company
HQ: Ventura, California
468 Employees
Year Founded: 2006

What We Do

VSolvit (pronounced: "We.Solve.it") is an award-winning Woman owned, technology services provider that specializes in cybersecurity, cloud computing, geographic information systems (GIS), business intelligence (BI) systems, data warehousing, geographic information systems (GIS), engineering services, custom database and application development, administrative services, project/program management, and predictive analytics. VSolvit serves clients such as the Department of Defense (DOD), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Our custom technology solutions for federal and health industry clients and partners have won awards for innovation, been launched from the U.S. White House, and are being used to solve complex problems ranging from improving national security to optimizing vaccine supply chains to breast cancer screening and treatment programs. VSolvit values your privacy and the protection of your personal information. We will never ask you to click a link to provide personal (PII) data. All email communication should always originate from a valid @vsolvit.com address. To protect your information, please do not respond emails that do not originate from an @vsolvit.com email address.

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