Security Project Manager

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. Overview. We are seeking a highly skilled Security Project Manager to act as a key contact for internal stakeholders and business units. This role is responsible for developing program security roadmaps aligned with program goals and managing security programs from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• The ideal candidate is an experienced project management professional with a strong understanding of classified program operations, security requirements, cross-functional team leadership, and customer engagement within a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.
• Act as a key contact for internal stakeholders and business units in support of security-related programs and initiatives.
• Develop security program roadmaps aligned with business objectives, compliance needs, and organizational priorities.
• Manage security programs from start to finish, including planning, coordination, resource management, progress reporting, and post-implementation review.
• Agile-based program activities such as sprint planning, backlog coordination, team facilitation, and retrospectives.
• Track dependencies across teams and remove blockers to enable efficient delivery of security initiatives.
• Oversee security-related projects, including coordination of vendors, financial tracking, and operational support activities.
• Support compliance and audit activities by coordinating schedules, tracking requirements, and identifying risks or challenges.
• Build effective working relationships with business leaders, technical teams, and security stakeholders.
• Represent the program or security function in meetings with leadership and communicate complex issues in a clear, actionable manner.
• Assist with the deployment and adoption of new security tools, processes, and capabilities.
• Monitor and report on program health, team performance, milestones, and key metrics.
• Promote continuous improvement by incorporating lessons learned and improving program management processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, management, security studies, or a related field.
• 5+ years of project or program management experience, including experience supporting classified or restricted programs.
• Experience working in Special Access Program, SCI, or other highly controlled environments.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and lifecycle management.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and balancing competing priorities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project scheduling/reporting tools.

Preferred

• Qualifications Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or other federal national security customers.
• Familiarity with earned value management, risk management, and contract performance monitoring.
• Experience with program security compliance, facility operations, or classified infrastructure.

Pay

• The salary range for this position is USD $160,000.00/Yr. - USD $185,000/Yr.
• Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law.

Benefits

• 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.

Pay Transparency

• Statement AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners.
• EEO Statement EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status