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George Mason University · 23 hours ago

Project Manager

positionFairfax, VA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

George Mason University is a leading public research university in Virginia, and they are seeking a Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of DoD and IC research projects. The Project Manager will be responsible for managing project teams, budgets, and schedules while ensuring compliance with federal and university standards.

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Culture & ValuesbadNo H1BnoteSecurity Clearance RequirednoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

Responsibilities

Serve as primary point of contact with DoD and IC sponsors
Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in alignment with sponsor requirements
Lead project kick-offs, sponsor reviews, and technical status meetings; and
Direct the work of principal investigators, researchers, and support staff
Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations
Identify, monitor, and mitigate project risks; and
Ensure deliverables meet sponsor and university compliance standards
Manage project budgets, track expenditures, and approve resource allocations
Coordinate with financial staff for accurate billing, invoicing, and reporting; and
Monitor cost, schedule, and performance against approved baselines
Lead technical and management sections of proposals, ROMs, and white papers
Develop compliance checklists, timelines, and submission packages with BD staff; and
Support bid/no-bid decision-making with technical and resource input
Prepare and deliver project reports to sponsors, leadership, and stakeholders
Maintain project compliance documentation and ensure secure handling of classified materials; and
Oversee project close-out activities, including final deliverables and archiving
Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Project Management certificationDoD/IC project managementProject management toolsCross-functional team leadershipCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Project Management certification
Generally, 5–10 years of project management experience
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex strategic initiatives
Excellent written, verbal, and executive communication skills
U.S. Citizenship with ability to maintain a TS/SCI clearance

Preferred

Master's degree in related field
5-10 years of DoD/IC project management experience
Expertise in project management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, MS Dynamics, or equivalent)
Strong financial and contractual management knowledge

Company

George Mason University

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George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution.
dateFounded in 1957
location
Fairfax, Virginia, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
http://www.gmu.edu/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$0.68M
Key Investors
National Safety CouncilNational Institute of Standards and TechnologyVirginia Innovation Partnership Corporation
2025-06-25Grant· $0.05M
2024-04-03Grant· $0.2M
2023-08-03Grant· $0.07M

Leadership Team

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Bassam Haddad
Director, Middle East and Islamic Studies Program
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Ellen Laipson
Director, International Security Program
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