Job Description ECS is seeking a
Project Manager to work in our
Fairfax, VA office and at our
Springfield, VA customer location.
Note: This position is contingent upon additional funding. ECS is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager to support a portfolio of dynamic initiatives for a Department of War (DoW) customer, including developing the architecture for integration and implementation of new analytic capabilities into the enterprise system. The role will include interacting with multiple stakeholders at the customer and throughout the DoW.
This role is ideal for a technically curious and solution-oriented Project Manager who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys engaging with cutting-edge technologies and diverse stakeholders. You'll manage the development of architectures and integration efforts that change and evolve based on mission needs, with a focus on delivering value to through rapid deployment of capability.
The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders across the DoW, commercial vendors, and traditional federal contractors to shape and execute technical priorities. You'll lead interdisciplinary teams, balance competing priorities, and ensure mission success through sound project planning, exceptional stakeholder management, and adaptive problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities: - Serve as the project manager for an effort to implement new analytic technologies for Geospatial analysis
- Translate high-level mission objectives into executable project plans and technical requirements
- Work closely with technical teams and stakeholders to define, track, and drive project priorities, risks, and timelines
- Coordinate with DoW customers, integrators, cloud engineers, technologists, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment of goals and deliverables
- Support data pipeline integration and deployment efforts, including onboarding workflows, architecture, and solution adoption planning
- Facilitate regular customer engagement sessions, provide clear project updates, and proactively manage risks and blockers
- Develop and maintain documentation related to planning, status reporting, and technical delivery milestones
- Manage subcontractors, vendors, and partners involved in the execution of assigned special projects
Required Skills - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
- Active Top Secret clearance with SCI + CI-poly eligibility
- 5+ years of project or program management experience in a technical, defense, or R&D setting
- Proven experience managing cross-functional teams across technical and operational domains
- Ability to balance long-term strategic planning with rapid delivery of near-term priorities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, especially in translating complex technical ideas to non-technical stakeholders
- Demonstrated success in high-velocity, high-ambiguity environments with shifting priorities
- Experience working in or supporting DoW programs
Desired Skills - Active TS/SCI clearance
- Master's Degree in technical discipline or business/project management
- PMP certification or equivalent program management credential
- Experience with data platforms (e.g., Apache Spark, Oracle, Elastic, PostGres)
- Familiarity with Palantir Foundry
- Understanding of secure cloud environments, impact levels (IL5/IL6), or classified cloud deployments
- Familiarity with DoD acquisition, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement processes
- Experience leading pilots, proof-of-concept projects, or technology innovation initiatives
ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.
ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3200+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.
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