Project Lead

Compass Government Solutions, LLC

$130K — $180K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
  • 10 years of experience leading or coordinating projects in a government, defense, intelligence, or technology environment.
  • Experience managing project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and competing priorities.
  • Demonstrated experience using JIRA for project, task, workflow, or issue tracking.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with technical teams, customers, and senior leadership.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day project activities and coordinate across technical and non-technical teams.
  • Track project schedules, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and action items.
  • Manage and maintain project tasks, workflows, and reporting in JIRA.
  • Develop and maintain program documentation.
  • Coordinate priorities and ensure tasks are assigned, tracked, and completed on schedule.
  • Serve as a primary point of coordination between the customer, project team, leadership, and supporting organizations.
  • Support requirements tracking.

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
  • Life and Disability Insurance: Peace of mind with financial protection for you and your loved ones.
  • 401(k) Plan: No personal investment required to benefit from a generous employer contribution.
  • Paid Time Off: Enjoy time away from work to recharge.
  • Technology Refresh: Upgrade your devices regularly, or opt for a year-end bonus if you don't need new tech.
  • Training and Professional Development: A $5,250 annual budget for ongoing education, certifications, and professional memberships.
Full Job Description
The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with technical teams and government stakeholders. Experience using JIRA or similar project management and task-tracking tools is required.Responsibilities
  • Lead day-to-day project activities and coordinate across technical and non-technical teams.
  • Track project schedules, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and action items.
  • Manage and maintain project tasks, workflows, and reporting in JIRA.
  • Develop and maintain program documentation.
  • Coordinate priorities and ensure tasks are assigned, tracked, and completed on schedule.
  • Serve as a primary point of coordination between the customer, project team, leadership, and supporting organizations.
  • Support requirements tracking
  • Coordinate with technical leads and subject matter experts without requiring hands-on technical expertise.
  • Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure information is current and accessible.
  • Support planning for new initiatives, changes in scope, staffing requirements, and project priorities.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
  • 10 years of experience leading or coordinating projects in a government, defense, intelligence, or technology environment.
  • Experience managing project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and competing priorities.
  • Demonstrated experience using JIRA for project, task, workflow, or issue tracking.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with technical teams, customers, and senior leadership.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Clearance:
TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Total Compensation Package

We offer a comprehensive compensation package designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Our competitive base salary is complemented by an extensive benefits program, including:
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
  • Life and Disability Insurance: Peace of mind with financial protection for you and your loved ones.
  • 401(k) Plan: No personal investment required to benefit from a generous employer contribution, allowing you to maximize your take-home pay.
  • Paid Time Off: Enjoy time away from work to recharge.
  • Technology Refresh: Upgrade your devices regularly, or opt for a year-end bonus if you don't need new tech.
  • Training and Professional Development: A $5,250 annual budget for ongoing education, certifications, and professional memberships. Or use this annual benefit to repay a student loan tax-free.

For a full overview of our benefits, please visit our benefits tab.

Salary Range: $130,000 - $180,000

Additional Perks and Benefits
  • Stock Plan: Become an equity owner with a yearly stock grant-let's build the future together.
  • Flex Leave and Exchange Plan: Take up to 8 weeks off for a strong work-life balance or sell back unused time for double the value!
  • Virtual Office Compensation: Monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet services.
  • Fringe Benefit Mall: Choose from perks like Uber rides, a beer of the month club, Amazon Prime, and Hello Fresh-whatever suits you best!
  • Profit-Sharing Cash Bonus: Share in the company's success with an end-of-year cash bonus.
  • Referral Bonus: Help us grow by bringing in top talent and earn a bonus for each successful referral.

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