Project Manager
American Systems
Arlington, VA · Posted July 31, 2026
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About the job
Overview
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Engineering & Analysis, Test & Evaluation, and Training.
Responsibilities
As The Project Manager , you will:
Direct day-to-day execution of complex security-support work across multiple functional areas and locations.
Converts contract and mission requirements into coordinated schedules, assignments, deliverables, and measurable actions while maintaining visibility into performance, staffing, dependencies, and risk.
Synchronize contractor teams, functional specialists, and Government stakeholders; prepare management reporting; and resolve operational issues that could affect timely delivery. Working within the broader program-management structure
Pomote disciplined execution, consistent communication, and integration among security disciplines.
Ensure that planned activities progress to completion, required work products are delivered, and emerging priorities are incorporated without disrupting continuity or compliance.
Essential Responsibilities:
Plan and manage security-support projects, schedules, milestones, assignments, deliverables, and resource requirements.
Coordinate day-to-day execution among functional teams, contractor personnel, Government leads, and supported work locations.
Track actions, dependencies, risks, staffing needs, and performance trends through structured management tools.
Translate contract requirements and Government priorities into clear work plans and accountable team assignments.
Prepare status reports, management briefings, meeting materials, decision records, and corrective-action updates.
Resolve execution issues and escalate risks that could affect schedule, quality, staffing, or mission responsiveness.
Monitor deliverable quality and timeliness to ensure work products meet applicable requirements and customer expectations.
Implement process improvements that strengthen workload management, communication, and integrated service delivery.
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Qualifications
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant discipline and 10 years of directly relevant experience; or a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline plus 14 years of directly related work experience.
Knowledge of DoD 5000 series (Acquisition Process).
Four years’ general security experience
Experience must include support to Special Access Program and Sensitive Compartmented Information environments
Demonstrated ability to coordinate effectively across Government, contractor, and external stakeholders; prepare briefings, reports, standard operating procedures, and official correspondence; and lead a team in fast paced classified environments.
CLEARANCE: Active Top Secret clearance ; must be able to meet any applicable Special Access Program eligibility requirements identified by the Government.
Pay Transparency Statement AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $159,200.00/Yr. - USD $265,800.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.
EEO Statement EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status