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ICF · 3 hours ago

Project Management Lead (Clearance Required) - Future Opportunity

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$143K/yr - $243K/yr

10+ years exp

ICF is seeking an experienced Project Management Lead to support a Defense Human Resources Activity (DHRA) cybersecurity program. In this role, you will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of multiple IT and cybersecurity projects under a unified governance framework.

ConsultingInformation TechnologyProfessional Services

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and provide technical direction for the design, implementation, and management of concurrent IT and cybersecurity projects

Develop project plans, schedules, and deliverable baselines; monitor progress using PM tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, and Confluence

Track milestones, risks, and issues; prepare status reports and dashboards for leadership and governance boards

Ensure project execution aligns with DHRA and DoD governance processes, SOPs, and quality standards

Collaborate with technical leads, cybersecurity SMEs, and DHRA mission owners to define requirements, dependencies, and priorities

Facilitate integrated planning and change-control activities across workstreams to manage scope and performance risk

Provide administrative and technical guidance on project management best practices, templates, and reporting mechanisms

Support cost estimating, budgeting, and forecasting activities in coordination with the Program Manager and financial analysts

Mentor junior project managers and coordinators; foster professional development and knowledge sharing

Drive continuous improvement and automation in project management processes

Qualification

CybersecurityDoD GovernanceProject ManagementMicrosoft ProjectRisk Management FrameworkITIL v4Leadership SkillsStakeholder EngagementContinuous ImprovementCollaboration ToolsBudgetingTechnical DirectionCommunication SkillsMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree required

10 years of experience in IT or cybersecurity project management roles

Active DOD security clearance required

US Citizenship required by federal contract

One of the following certifications: RCCE Level 1 - Advanced, CCISO - Advanced, CCSP - Advanced, CISA - Advanced, CISM - Advanced, CISSP - Advanced, CISSP-ISSEP - Advanced, CISSP-ISSMP - Advanced, DAWIA PM Advanced - Advanced, FITSP-A - Advanced, FITSP-M - Advanced, GFACT - Advanced, GSLC - Advanced