Project Control Lead

Chartis Federal

$90K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, IT, project management, or related (or equivalent experience)
  • 7+ years in federal operations, service delivery, or technical program execution
  • Experience with DHS, CBP, DoD, or mission-critical operations
  • Strong leadership and customer engagement skills
  • Experience managing technical teams across functions
  • Familiarity with deliverable tracking, quality control, and risk management
  • Excellent communication abilities (written and verbal)

Responsibilities

  • Act as the main operational contact for CBP stakeholders
  • Lead coordination of TACCOM-related technical and operational activities
  • Manage contractor staff workloads and operational tasks
  • Prepare and submit weekly and monthly status reports
  • Track contracts’ deliverables, schedules, issues, and risks
  • Develop risk mitigation strategies
  • Engage in change management and CCB processes

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • Retirement plans with company contributions
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Dynamic, collaborative work environment
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Position Summary

Chartis Federal is seeking a Technical Operations Lead to lead day-to-day operational execution to support for a mission-critical tactical communications environment.

This position serves as the primary operational interface between Chartis Federal and CBP stakeholders, ensuring successful execution across tactical communications operations, including RF engineering, systems administration, OTAR/key management, land mobile radio (LMR) sustainment, and warehouse/logistics support.

The ideal candidate is an experienced operational leader with a background in federal technical program execution, tactical communications environments, and mission-critical support operations.

Responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary contractor operational point of contact for CBP stakeholders, including the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)
  • Lead coordination of technical and operational activities across TACCOM support functions
  • Manage contractor staff activities, workload prioritization, and operational execution
  • Oversee preparation and submission of required weekly and monthly status reports
  • Track contract deliverables, schedules, issues, and operational risks
  • Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies
  • Support change management activities, including preparation, coordination, and participation in Change Control Board (CCB) processes
  • Interface with program and technical stakeholders to support issue resolution
  • Support contract transition activities and onboarding coordination as required
  • Ensure quality control standards are applied across deliverables and contract execution
  • Support ad hoc reports, briefings, and customer-requested operational deliverables
  • Ensure compliance with DHS, CBP, contract, and security requirements


Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, information technology, project management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 7+ years of experience leading operations, service delivery, or technical program execution in a federal environment
  • Experience supporting DHS, CBP, DoD, or other mission-critical government operations
  • Strong leadership, customer engagement, and operational management experience
  • Experience managing technical personnel across multiple functional disciplines
  • Experience with deliverable tracking, reporting, quality control, and risk management
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications
  • PMP certification
  • Experience supporting TACCOM, LMR, wireless communications, or public safety communications programs
  • Familiarity with MAXIMO, ServiceNow, Remedy, or similar government systems
  • Existing DHS suitability or active federal clearance

Work Environment / Physical Requirements
  • Primary work location in Orlando, FL
  • May require occasional after-hours support in a 24x7x365 operational environment
  • Remote work may be permitted with Government approval
  • Must successfully pass CBP background investigation
  • Must comply with all DHS and CBP security requirements

Why Join Chartis Federal?

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • Retirement plans with company contributions
  • Professional development opportunities and career growth support
  • A dynamic and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued

At Chartis Federal, we believe in fostering a culture of excellence, integrity, and innovation while supporting critical national security missions. Join us in shaping the future of government contracting and national security solutions.

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