Top Secret- Project Manager

Job Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for leading, managing, and coordinating all activities required to successfully execute tasks and associated contract requirements in support of Department of Defense (DoD) and federal government customers. The successful candidate will oversee project execution, ensure compliance with Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements, manage resources and schedules, and serve as the primary liaison between Government stakeholders and contractor personnel. This position requires strong leadership, communication, contract management, and project management expertise within complex federal environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage activities and associated contract requirements in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
• Provide day-to-day project oversight, planning, execution, and reporting to ensure successful contract performance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Government representatives regarding project status, deliverables, risks, and performance issues.
• Coordinate project resources, personnel, schedules, and deliverables to meet contract objectives.
• Monitor performance metrics and implement corrective actions as necessary to ensure successful execution.
• Develop project plans, schedules, status reports, and executive-level briefings.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while ensuring compliance with contractual, security, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Government and contractor stakeholders to resolve operational, administrative, and technical issues.
• Provide written and oral briefings to senior Government leadership regarding project progress, risks, and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure all work performed meets quality standards, mission requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Support continuous process improvement initiatives and maintain effective communication across project teams.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience managing federal government contracts.
• Minimum of 5 years of Department of Defense (DoD) experience managing and supporting the performance of all applicable PWS tasks.
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university in any discipline.

Accredited Project Management certification is required, such as:

• Project Management Professional (PMP®)
• Program Management Professional (PgMP®)
• PRINCE2 Practitioner
• Equivalent accredited project management certification

Required Skills

• Experience supporting large-scale DoD programs and federal contracts.
• Demonstrated success managing multi-disciplinary teams in complex operational environments.
• Experience developing executive-level reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Knowledge of federal acquisition regulations, contract administration, and project management methodologies.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders across Government and contractor organizations.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Excellent leadership and team management capabilities.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to present information effectively to senior executive audiences.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Experience managing project schedules, resources, budgets, and risks.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced and mission-critical environments.
• Proficiency in project management tools, reporting systems, and Microsoft Office applications.

Security Clearance

Must possess a current, final, and fully adjudicated Top Secret security clearance.

Benefits and Programs

B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A's 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.

B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include:

• The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more
• A formal mentorship program
• Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
• Brand Ambassador program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
• Monthly teambuilding events
• B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more

At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.