Project Manager

Maximus is seeking an experienced Journeyman Program/Project Manager to lead the Rapid FCL Prototype Program. The Journeyman Program/Project Manager will be responsible for leading and coordinating the Rapid Facility Clearance (FCL) Mentorship and Prototyping Cohort. This role requires deep proficiency in managing complex, high-stakes projects under aggressive timelines within a classified environment. The PM will serve as the central coordinator between non-traditional technology providers (Tech Fellows/TFs), Government stakeholders, and internal security/contracting teams, ensuring the repeatable success of the FCL sponsorship and prototyping model. This program will require at least 25% travel on average, with periods of more intense travel as required.

This role is remote with an average of 25% travel. Must have or be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS172, P4, Band 7

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- The PM will manage the lifecycle of the cohort, directly responsible for cost, schedule, and performance.

- Program Oversight & Execution: Manage the end-to-end cohort schedule, including the issuance of the Cohort Calendar, tracking milestones, and managing the 60-day engagement window (TEMs/TIEs). Compose deliverables to the customer, consolidating process steps, costs, and elapsed time data for future scaling.

- Security & Compliance Mentorship: Coordinate the onboarding of Tech Fellows, managing the flow-down of DD Form 254 agreements. Provide mentorship support for critical security actions, including NISS sponsorship initiation, FOCI/SF-328 screening, DCSA coordination, and Continuous Monitoring (CE) enrollment.

- Secure Operations Management: Oversee coordination for classified activities held within the ICD 705-accredited SCIF, ensuring all personnel have verified access and that facility utilization logs are maintained according to security protocols.

- Risk and Performance Reporting: Maintain and update the Sponsorship Status Dashboard, providing near real-time visibility into clearance processing progress, roadblocks, and adherence to the 60/150-day targets. Deliver comprehensive monthly and final performance reports to Government stakeholders.

- Process Improvement: Document all encountered process friction, security barriers, and lessons learned to continuously refine the operational model for subsequent cohorts.

- Vendor Relationship Management: Cultivate strong relationships and trust with TFs participating in the program.

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:

- Due to Federal requirements, candidates must be U.S. Citizens.

- Bachelor's Degree and 7+ years of relevant experience.

- Proven experience in complex project or program management (PMP certification is highly desirable).

- Experience managing processes involving strict compliance, regulatory oversight, or sensitive data handling.

- Demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and coordinate stakeholders across technical, security, and administrative domains.

- Exceptional aptitude for detailed process mapping, timeline management, and risk identification under pressure.

- Ability to function effectively in a high-tempo environment with stringent deadlines.

- Background in engineering, manufacturing, or complex industrial environments (demonstrated ability to integrate new technologies/processes without disruption).

- Must have or be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance. Having previously held a clearance is desirable.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

- Cleared candidates preferred

- Previous experience in defense contracting, government consulting, or classified environments.

- Familiarity with federal security protocols (e.g., ICD 705, DD Form 254, NISS, DCSA processes).

- Military experience and/or strong familiarity with military operations, terms, organization, and culture.

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TCS172, P4, Band 7

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.