Everforth ECS is seeking a Technical Project Manager to work onsite in our Fairfax, VA office and/or our Chantilly, VA customer site.
Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.
Everforth ECS is seeking a highly motivated and technically curious Project Manager to support a portfolio of dynamic initiatives for Intelligence Community (IC) customers. This role combines technical project leadership, stakeholder engagement, and operational execution across emerging technology programs focused on AI/ML innovation, Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs), cloud modernization, data management, and mission-focused systems integration.
The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced, high-visibility environments and is comfortable working with cross-functional technical teams, government stakeholders, and industry partners. This position supports fast-moving technical deployment of information technology capabilities and management effort while leading multiple special projects that evolve based on mission priorities.
This role expected to be majority onsite in Chantilly, VA and Fairfax, VA. Portions of the work may be conducted within a classified SCIF environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage multiple technical and operational projects supporting AI/ML initiatives, data management platforms, cloud modernization, and emerging technology integration.
- Translate high-level mission objectives into executable project plans, schedules, and technical requirements.
- Coordinate and facilitate project kickoff meetings, technical exchange meetings, customer briefings, and recurring status meetings.
- Track project priorities, risks, timelines, dependencies, and deliverables while ensuring alignment across stakeholders.
- Support customer engagements and technical discussions to identify mission needs, operational gaps, and data requirements.
- Partner with technical leads, engineers, cloud specialists, AI/ML teams, and government stakeholders to drive successful project execution.
- Assist with resolving blockers and aligning cross-functional teams around project goals and technical requirements.
- Develop and maintain project documentation, meeting minutes, status reports, action trackers, and technical delivery milestones.
- Support cloud onboarding workflows, secure tenant deployments, and adoption planning efforts.
- Manage subcontractors, vendors, and external partners supporting assigned projects.
- Monitor and report project metrics, resource needs, and program performance.
- Adapt quickly to evolving mission priorities and support rapidly changing customer requirements.
Salary Range: $170,000-210,000
General Description of Benefits
Preferred Qualifications- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance with a Counterintelligence (CI) or Full-Scope (FS) polygraph required
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 7+ years of project, program management, or program technical leadership experience supporting technical, defense, R&D, or government programs.
- Experience managing cross-functional technical teams and coordinating with government stakeholders.
- Experience with data management, data governance, or data pipeline technologies.
- Experience with container technologies and distributed software systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
- Experience supporting project planning, risk management, schedule tracking, and status reporting.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies, Kanban, JIRA, or related project management tools.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and collaboration platforms.
- Familiarity with system architecture, distributed systems, or cloud environments.
- Ability to work independently in high-tempo, high-ambiguity environments.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Skills Required
- U.S. citizenship
- Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with a Counterintelligence or Full-Scope polygraph
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of project, program management, or technical leadership experience supporting technical, defense, research and development, or government programs
- Experience managing cross-functional technical teams and coordinating with government stakeholders
- Experience with data management, data governance, or data pipeline technologies
- Experience with container technologies and distributed software systems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including translating complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences
- Experience with project planning, risk management, schedule tracking, and status reporting
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies, Kanban, JIRA, or related project management tools
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and collaboration platforms
- Familiarity with system architecture, distributed systems, or cloud environments
- Ability to work independently in high-tempo, high-ambiguity environments
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
ECS Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ECS and has not been reviewed or approved by ECS.
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Healthcare Strength — ECS advertises multiple national-network medical plan options with HSA eligibility alongside dental and vision coverage. Coverage generally begins quickly and is paired with company-paid short- and long-term disability, adding stability to the health package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with Safe Harbor and immediate vesting on employer contributions is emphasized, with an employer match available. Access to an employee stock purchase plan via the parent company provides an additional savings avenue.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave up to 30 days, adoption assistance, and other family-oriented leaves are highlighted. Feedback suggests these offerings add meaningful value beyond base pay for many roles.
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What We Do
ECS, a segment of ASGN (NYSE: ASGN), delivers advanced solutions and services in cloud, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), application and IT modernization, and science and engineering. The company solves critical, complex challenges for customers across the U.S. public sector, defense, intelligence and commercial industries. ECS maintains partnerships with leading cloud, cybersecurity, and AI/ML providers and holds specialized certifications in their technologies. Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, ECS has more than 3,400 employees throughout the U.S. and has been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Washington Post for the last five years.
