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As a Project Manager at Metric5, you will provide support to a major U.S. Army command to deliver information technology engineering and design services for a globally connected Army that offers Soldiers, Commanders and supporting organizations the ability to access, process and act upon information anytime.
The Senior Project Manager serves as senior acquisition advisor and program strategist within the Defensive Cyber Warfare (DCW) and Program Management Office (PMO). This is in support of the PMO Assistant Program Manager to bridge acquisition policy, operational requirements, and technical execution to deliver enterprise cyber capabilities in direct support of Army Cyber Command and US Cyber Command mission objectives. The incumbent also serves as the primary liaison between program stakeholders, and operational end-users, ensuring compliance with DoD 5000-series regulations while maintaining mission responsiveness in a dynamic cyber threat environment.
Skills & Requirements
What we'd like to see...
Program Acquisition Management: Develop, review, and coordinate acquisition documentation including acquisition strategies, program objective memoranda (POM), Program Management Plans, and milestones decision packages.
Stakeholder Engagement & Requirements Support: Facilitate cross-functional requirements reconciliation between warfighters, engineers, and contracting offers to maintain program alignment with mission priorities.
Emerging Technology & Organizational Integration: Champion adoption of Zero Trust Architecture principles, DevSecOps frameworks, and agile acquisition practices.
Monitor emerging cyber technology trends and advise leadership on programmatic implications for capability gaps and modernization priorities.
Contract Management: Thoroughly understand and adhere to all contract requirements, deliverables, and reporting obligations. Manage contract modifications and ensure compliance with all applicable DoD and Army regulations (e.g., FAR, DFARS).
Project Planning & Execution: Develop and execute detailed project plans, including schedules, budgets, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies. Utilize project management methodologies (e.g., Agile) appropriate to the project.
Risk Management: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks. Develop contingency plans and implement risk response strategies.
Communication & Reporting: Maintain clear and consistent communication with all stakeholders, including Army representatives, internal management, and project team members. Provide regular project status reports and briefings. Maintain accurate and comprehensive project documentation.
Team Leadership: Lead, motivate, and mentor. Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
Experience with scheduling and conducting briefings to Senior Leadership.
Experience with building briefings and charts utilizing the Microsoft Suite of programs, specifically PowerPoint and Excel.
Assist with estimating projects concerned with research, design and development of new or modification and improvement of existing equipment's and systems applicable to PM mission.
Experience with post-award administration to ensure contractor is meeting deliverables.
Experience with estimation of specific system requirements and design modifications or deviations in hardware or software subsystems to ensure fulfillment of user related needs and will adequately resist established and projected threat environments.
Experience with developing Performance Work Statements (PWSs) for cyber solutions.
Experience with developing cost estimates for programs.
Must hold a current and active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility; must be eligible for Army Special Access Program (SAP) / Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access.
Experience developing POM submissions, acquisition strategies, and milestone documentation.
Strong written and oral communications skills; demonstrated ability to brief Senior Leadership.
Desired Skills:
Project Management Expertise: Proven ability to manage complex projects within DoD environments.
Contract Management: Strong understanding of government contracting principles and regulations.
Experience in Defensive Cyber Operations, cyber tool acquisition, or DoD Cyber Mission Force (CMF) support programs
Familiarity with ARCYBER, USCYBERCOM, NSA, DISA organizational structures and mission sets
Experience with DevSecOps pipelines, or software intensive acquisition programs
PMP Certification or equivalent
Experience with specific Army systems or program
Years of Experience: 8 years of experience or more
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher degree and/or equivalent Experience
Clearance: U.S. Citizenship required
Salary: $140,000 - $160,000 Annually
About Metric5:
Metric5 is a small business with big company benefits. We have a passionate team of smart, fun-
caring professionals, and we are here for the long haul. Join our growing team in a business
where your contributions make an enormous impact. Our organization offers a comprehensive
employee benefits package, continuous professional development, with a best in class company
culture that is enjoyable to work in and supports the growth of each of our professionals.
Our benefits include:
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
The Senior Project Manager serves as senior acquisition advisor and program strategist within the Defensive Cyber Warfare (DCW) and Program Management Office (PMO). This is in support of the PMO Assistant Program Manager to bridge acquisition policy, operational requirements, and technical execution to deliver enterprise cyber capabilities in direct support of Army Cyber Command and US Cyber Command mission objectives. The incumbent also serves as the primary liaison between program stakeholders, and operational end-users, ensuring compliance with DoD 5000-series regulations while maintaining mission responsiveness in a dynamic cyber threat environment.
Skills & Requirements
What we'd like to see...
Program Acquisition Management: Develop, review, and coordinate acquisition documentation including acquisition strategies, program objective memoranda (POM), Program Management Plans, and milestones decision packages.
Stakeholder Engagement & Requirements Support: Facilitate cross-functional requirements reconciliation between warfighters, engineers, and contracting offers to maintain program alignment with mission priorities.
Emerging Technology & Organizational Integration: Champion adoption of Zero Trust Architecture principles, DevSecOps frameworks, and agile acquisition practices.
Monitor emerging cyber technology trends and advise leadership on programmatic implications for capability gaps and modernization priorities.
Contract Management: Thoroughly understand and adhere to all contract requirements, deliverables, and reporting obligations. Manage contract modifications and ensure compliance with all applicable DoD and Army regulations (e.g., FAR, DFARS).
Project Planning & Execution: Develop and execute detailed project plans, including schedules, budgets, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies. Utilize project management methodologies (e.g., Agile) appropriate to the project.
Risk Management: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks. Develop contingency plans and implement risk response strategies.
Communication & Reporting: Maintain clear and consistent communication with all stakeholders, including Army representatives, internal management, and project team members. Provide regular project status reports and briefings. Maintain accurate and comprehensive project documentation.
Team Leadership: Lead, motivate, and mentor. Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
Experience with scheduling and conducting briefings to Senior Leadership.
Experience with building briefings and charts utilizing the Microsoft Suite of programs, specifically PowerPoint and Excel.
Assist with estimating projects concerned with research, design and development of new or modification and improvement of existing equipment's and systems applicable to PM mission.
Experience with post-award administration to ensure contractor is meeting deliverables.
Experience with estimation of specific system requirements and design modifications or deviations in hardware or software subsystems to ensure fulfillment of user related needs and will adequately resist established and projected threat environments.
Experience with developing Performance Work Statements (PWSs) for cyber solutions.
Experience with developing cost estimates for programs.
Must hold a current and active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility; must be eligible for Army Special Access Program (SAP) / Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access.
Experience developing POM submissions, acquisition strategies, and milestone documentation.
Strong written and oral communications skills; demonstrated ability to brief Senior Leadership.
Desired Skills:
Project Management Expertise: Proven ability to manage complex projects within DoD environments.
Contract Management: Strong understanding of government contracting principles and regulations.
Experience in Defensive Cyber Operations, cyber tool acquisition, or DoD Cyber Mission Force (CMF) support programs
Familiarity with ARCYBER, USCYBERCOM, NSA, DISA organizational structures and mission sets
Experience with DevSecOps pipelines, or software intensive acquisition programs
PMP Certification or equivalent
Experience with specific Army systems or program
Years of Experience: 8 years of experience or more
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher degree and/or equivalent Experience
Clearance: U.S. Citizenship required
Salary: $140,000 - $160,000 Annually
About Metric5:
Metric5 is a small business with big company benefits. We have a passionate team of smart, fun-
caring professionals, and we are here for the long haul. Join our growing team in a business
where your contributions make an enormous impact. Our organization offers a comprehensive
employee benefits package, continuous professional development, with a best in class company
culture that is enjoyable to work in and supports the growth of each of our professionals.
Our benefits include:
- Health & Dental Insurance with 100% of individual coverage paid for by the company
- Vision Insurance
- Life & Short Term Disability Insurance
- 401K with company match (employees are immediately vested)
- Paid Vacation
- 9 Paid Holidays per year (plus 2 paid floating holidays)
- Parental Leave
- Employee Bonuses
- Professional Development Reimbursement Program
- Tuition Assistance Program
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Salary : $140,000 - $160,000