Project Manager - Secret Clearance | Riverside, CA

Cambridge International Systems Inc

$129K — $203K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT, Computer Science, or related field (or 10+ years equivalent experience)
  • 10+ years in leadership and management of C4I project resources
  • Experience supporting C4I, AMOSS, or ISR systems in operational environments
  • Strong supervisory experience in engineering or communications
  • PMP certification, and active DoD Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage all contract personnel and resources
  • Act as primary liaison with Contracting Officer and Government stakeholders
  • Plan and prioritize activities to meet real-time mission needs
  • Develop staffing plans ensuring qualified coverage across task areas
  • Oversee maintenance and operational support for technical systems
  • Ensure compliance with project schedules, cost, and performance objectives
  • Represent the contractor at technical and programmatic meetings

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) with immediate vesting and matching contributions
  • Paid time off and recognized company holidays
  • Support for tuition and training expenses
  • Relocation assistance available
  • Incentives like sign-on and performance-based bonuses
  • Access to wellness programs and employee referral initiatives
Full Job Description
Project Manager - Secret Clearance | Riverside, CA

We are currently seeking a Project Manager to support operations in Riverside, CA. This position is contingent on contract award, with an expected start date in July 2026. This is a full-time, CONUS/OCONUS position requiring an active DoD Secret clearance.

This position may be subject to the Service Contract Labor Standards Act (SCLS)/Service Contract Act (SCA).

The base salary range for this role is $129K - $203K annually, depending on geographic location and experience. The final offer will be based on relevant experience, skills, internal equity, and market data.

What You'll Do

As a Project Manager, you will play a critical role in leading and overseeing complex technical operations, ensuring mission-critical systems are effectively maintained, integrated, and supported in alignment with operational priorities and performance standards, that serve U.S. government missions overseas/the Cambridge corporate office.
  • Provide overall leadership, management, and supervision of all contract personnel and resources
  • Serve as primary interface with the Contracting Officer, COR, and Government stakeholders
  • Plan, prioritize, and manage activities aligned to real-time mission requirements
  • Develop and maintain staffing plans ensuring qualified personnel coverage across all task areas
  • Oversee execution of maintenance, engineering, integration, and operational support across AMOSS, ISR, and telecommunications systems
  • Ensure adherence to schedule, cost, and performance objectives
  • Review work discrepancies and implement corrective actions
  • Represent the contractor at all technical and programmatic meetings
  • Manage task assignments, workforce utilization, and surge support requirements
  • Ensure compliance with security, quality assurance, and reporting requirements
  • Coordinate travel and deployment of personnel to support offsite mission needs

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications:
  • Education & Experience:
    • Bachelor's degree in; Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; experience may substitute for degree + 10 years of relevant experience
    • Providing overall leadership, management and supervision of C4I project resources to ensure:
    • Work standards are formulated and enforced
    • Leading a C4I multi-discipline team
    • Representing the company in all matters related to the contract
    • Assigning and managing customer projects
    • Supervisory/management experience in engineering, communications, and/or computer related fields
    • Experience supporting maintenance and sustainment of C4I, AMOSS, or ISR systems in operational environments
    • Experience troubleshooting complex system issues across hardware, software, and network components
    • Experience working with mission equipment, maintenance tools, and COTS systems
    • Experience using diagnostic and test equipment to identify and resolve system faults
    • Demonstrated understanding of operational requirements and ability to apply technical procedures in mission environments
  • Technical Expertise:
    • Project management tools such as MS Project or equivalent
    • Collaboration tools such as Teams and SharePoint
  • Certifications:
    • PMP
    • Must have a current and active DoD Secret security clearance.
    • Proficient with modern IT tools and infrastructure technologies

Travel & Passport
  • Both CONUS and OCONUS by motor vehicle and/or air travel may be required; some overnight stays possible.
    • OCONUS locations include:
      • Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
  • Must have an active passport to support OCONUS travel and/or living requirements.

Work Environment
  • Compliance with vaccination and medical requirements for TDY/OCONUS roles as per Vaccine Recommendations by AOR | Health.mil.
  • This position requires working in a stressful environment, dealing with conflict, working under pressure and with strict deadlines, focus and attention to detail

Office setting:
  • Primarily an office-based role in Riverside, CA
  • Standard desk/computer work with flexibility for walking and movement on site.
  • Must be able to work in an office environment, sitting at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday.
  • Work is physically comfortable; the employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc.
  • May be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site.

Background & Security
  • Employment is contingent upon successful background investigation
  • Alcohol and Drug screening may be required for federal contract compliance

Benefits & Perks

We believe in investing in our team-both professionally and personally:
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and critical illness insurance
  • 401(k) immediate vesting and match
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Generous tuition & training support
  • Relocation assistance
  • Sign-on and performance-based bonuses
  • Employee referral program
  • Access to Tickets at Work, EAP, wellness initiatives, and more

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