Project Manager (Job 1160) - Military veterans preferred

DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, and simulation, and more. With over 2,400 employees dedicated to the idea that Your Mission is Our Passion, DLH brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions.

Overview

The Project Manager will oversee the day-to-day execution and delivery of their individual project team in support of a broader program under the guidance of a Program Manager. This role focuses on detailed planning, scheduling, resource coordination, and progress tracking to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget. The Project Manager collaborates closely with other project teams within the program, including engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, logistics, and field operations to completion and resolve issues as they arise. Success in this position requires strong communication, organizational skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving, ensuring alignment with overall program objectives and priorities." 

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex, multidisciplinary projects supporting Navy clients and contract deliverables.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets that align with defined acquisition requirements and performance standards.
• Serve as a primary point of contact between internal project teams and government stakeholders, ensuring project objectives remain aligned with mission goals and compliance requirements.
• Support all phases of the project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, reporting, and closeout.
• Identify, communicate, and help mitigate risks that may impact project performance, cost, or schedule.
• Promote process improvements and innovative approaches to increase project efficiency, manage risk, and enhance outcomes.
• Ensure all assigned project deliverablessuch as status updates, risk logs, and milestone reportsare accurate, timely, and compliant with Navy requirements.
• Provide direction and coordination for cross-functional project teams, translating technical requirements into executable project tasks and deliverables. 

Qualifications

• Clearance: Active Secret or higher 
• Education: Bachelors degree in engineering, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Management Information Systems, or Business.
• Experience: Fifteen (15) years of technical experience in support of program/projects, to include: Equipment Support, System Support, and Programmatic Support.
• Minimum eight (8) concurrent years of Project Management experience within large (>100 personnel) programs, to include: Technology Assessments, Systems Design, Systems Analysis, Programmatic Support, Acquisition Planning, and Budget Planning. Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DoD procurement policies and procedures.
• Minimum five (5) concurrent years as manager supporting Navy Command, Control, Communications, Computers & Intelligence (C4I) systems.
• Demonstrated experience managing full software and hardware development lifecycle projects, including design, development, testing, and deployment using Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban
• Demonstrated experience utilizing DevOps tools for management, analysis, and reporting.   
• Project Management Certification: One (1) of the following Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI Program Management Professional (PgMP), or a Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Advanced/Level 2-3 Program Management certification.
• Cybersecurity Work Force (CSWF) Certification: One (1) of the following certifications, consistent with an Information Assurance Manager (IAM) II designation: ISC2 Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC), GIAC Security Leadership (GSLC), ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), ISC2 Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP), or CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP).  ISC2 CISSP is preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills 

Basic Compensation: $168,480- $212,160 yearly salary

The salary range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. The final offer may vary based on skills, experience, geographic location, market conditions, and internal equity. Additional compensation may include performance incentives and program-specific awards. We do not use salary history to determine compensation, in line with applicable law.