IT Project Lead

Fusion Technology LLC

$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • TS/SCI with CI Poly security clearance required.
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or advanced degree in STEM/Business.
  • 6+ years managing enterprise IT systems, software dev, or cybersecurity programs.
  • 2+ years as a Program or Project Manager in a similar technical capacity.
  • Experience with DoD or Intelligence Community preferred.
  • Familiar with Agile, Scrum, and DevSecOps methodologies.
  • Understanding of IAM, NIST RMF, and IT compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate technical execution of assigned projects and task areas.
  • Manage multidisciplinary teams in IT operations and cybersecurity.
  • Oversee project costs, schedules, performance, and quality.
  • Interface with Government stakeholders on all contract deliverables.
  • Ensure compliance with Federal and DoD standards and policies.
  • Drive continuous process improvement efforts across projects.

Benefits

  • Best-in-class matching 401K program.
  • Comprehensive healthcare plan with Cigna.
  • Employer contributions to health savings account.
  • Vision and dental insurance offerings.
  • Life insurance and short/long-term disability benefits.
  • Personal leave policy.
  • Paid certifications and training opportunities.
Full Job Description
Position Location: Chantilly, VA

Who are you?

Security-cleared Professional: A TS/SCI with a CI Poly is required to be considered for this position.

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or an advanced degree in STEM or Business (MS, MBA, or equivalent).
  • Minimum of six (6) years of experience managing enterprise IT systems, software development, systems engineering, cybersecurity, cloud, or infrastructure modernization programs.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience serving as a Program or Project Manager leading technical efforts of similar size and complexity. Experience supporting the DoD or Intelligence Community (IC) is preferred.

Required Technical Experience
  • Experience with enterprise IT operations, cloud environments, systems engineering, software development, or cybersecurity initiatives.
  • Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, SAFe, DevSecOps, and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure Government, or Google Cloud), enterprise infrastructure, systems integration, and IT modernization.
  • Working knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, Identity and Access Management (IAM), NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), and Federal/DoD IT compliance requirements.
  • Experience managing technical teams, program risks, schedules, budgets, and contract deliverables.

Desired Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP), DoD 8140-compliant certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP, CASP+), Agile certification (PMI-ACP, CSM, or SAFe Agilist), or AWS or Microsoft Azure cloud certification.

What you'll do:

The IT Project Lead is responsible for leading and coordinating the technical execution of assigned projects and task areas in support of the contract. The Project Lead provides day-to-day technical leadership, oversees project activities, and ensures deliverables are completed in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW), project schedules, and quality standards. Working closely with Government stakeholders, the Program Manager, and technical teams, the IT Project Lead manages project priorities, coordinates cross-functional resources, identifies and mitigates technical risks, and supports the successful delivery of enterprise IT, systems engineering, software development, cloud, and cybersecurity initiatives.
  • Provide overall technical and program management for contract execution.
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams supporting IT operations, systems engineering, software development, cloud, and cybersecurity initiatives.
  • Manage cost, schedule, performance, staffing, risk, and quality to ensure successful contract execution.
  • Serve as the primary interface with Government stakeholders and oversee all contract deliverables.
  • Ensure compliance with contract requirements, Federal and DoD standards, and organizational policies while driving continuous process improvement.

What matters to you matters to us.

Fusion Technology values its employees and works hard to ensure proper care for them and their families. We desire to compensate employees in a competitive, motivational, fair, and equitable way with other employers in the marketplace. Salary is only one component of employee compensation but an integral part of recruiting and retaining qualified employees. However, at Fusion Technology, we take a comprehensive approach and consider each employee's needs to tailor a compensation plan that provides financial security and peace of mind. Our competitive package includes a best-in-class matching 401K program, a comprehensive healthcare plan through Cigna, a competitive employer contribution to a health savings account, vision and dental plans, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and personal leave, in addition to paid certifications and training.

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