Project Manager II (JSF) at AMERICAN SYSTEMS, Arlington, VA
Project Manager II (JSF) at AMERICAN SYSTEMS in Arlington, VA. Full-time. $130,000 a year. Apply with swipeandhired.
Project Manager II (JSF)
Location
US-VA-Arlington
ID
2026-5167
Category
Project / Program Management
Position Type
Full-Time
Remote
No
Clearance Required
Secret
Overview
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.
Responsibilities
An Average Day:
As the Project Manager II you will work closely with our Program Manager to prepare comprehensive plans, coordinate resources, and other administrative and programmatic duties. You will also organize, direct, and coordinate the planning, oversight, and implementation of specific projects and initiatives within the bounds of a program. You may be responsible for directing individuals or teams of resources in the execution of project tasks towards the successful completion of deliverables, objectives, and goals. You will be responsible for adherence to project schedules and budgets. You will also interact with Senior Managers, Customers, and internal teams in the pursuit of successful project execution. Additionally, in this positions you will:
- Provide high-level administrative support to the Program Manager.
- Serve as a liaison between team members, the Program Manager, and Customer project managers.
- Support the recruiting and hiring processes (review candidate resumes, coordinate interviews, etc.).
- Assist with processing and tracking candidates through the government background check processes.
- Responsible for the creation and tracking of project deliverables, documentation, and compliance requirements.
- Responsible for the development of requirements for their project(s), and adherence to those requirements throughout project execution and delivery.
- Responsible for the creation of, and adherence to, project budget and schedules.
- Responsible for identification, documentation, management, and escalation of all project risks, issues, and opportunities.
- Assist with the creation and tracking of program deliverables, documentation, and compliance requirements.
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans, and reports.
- Act as the point of contact and communicate project status to all participants.
Qualifications
- As a requirement of this position, all candidates must be a U.S. Citizen. In accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(2)(C).
- Bachelor’s degree in related field.
- Six (6) to eight (8) years of experience in a project coordinator or project management role and four ( 4) - six (6) years of experience in a technical role or federal/government environment
- Must have an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret with SCI eligibility or have an active Top Secret with SCI eligibility.
- Will be subject to federal background investigation.
- Proven ability to lead technical teams and coordinate personnel resources to achieve program and project objectives.
- Superior oral and written communication skills.
- Highly detail-oriented with excellent follow-through, prioritization, and time management skills.
- Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with both Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies.
- Proficiency with project management toolsets (MS Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, etc.).
- Must be able to travel to various Company locations and/or Customer sites across the United States for meetings and onsite visits, as needed by the Company/Customer.
- Must be able to travel by airplane both domestically and internationally.
- Operate a motor vehicle for extended periods of time.
Pay Transparency Statement
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $130,000.00/Yr. - USD $165,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.
EEO Statement
EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status