Project Manager

GovCIO is seeking an IT Project Manager to provide operational and integration support for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases. This role will support international multi-vendor IT infrastructure projects, including networks, systems, and virtual training environment (VTE) solutions. This is an on-site position located in Tampa, FL, with flexible remote work arrangements based on project requirements. 

Creates integrated project plans for contract deliverables and new products in development projects. Manages a project team comprised of a multidisciplinary staff. Reviews, manages, and controls the status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervening and resolving problems with team members and line managers. Generally, reports to a Program Manager. 

This IT Project Manager in Foreign Military Sales (FMS) will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of IT and cybersecurity solutions for international defense clients. This role requires a strong background in IT project management, a thorough understanding of FMS processes, and the ability to effectively coordinate with multiple stakeholders, including foreign governments, contractors, and U.S. defense agencies.

• Lead the direction of projects through design, implementation, testing, and delivery to ensure alignment with mission and contractual objectives.
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans for contract deliverables and system deployments.
• Define technical and functional requirements and plan lifecycle deployment strategies.
• Supervise and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, cybersecurity SMEs, logisticians, and vendor partners.
• Schedule tasks, assign resources, and monitor project execution to ensure on-time delivery.
• Manage the integration of vendor tasks, review deliverables, and track progress against milestones.
• Conduct regular project meetings, prepare status reports, and maintain visibility of budget and schedule performance.
• Identify and mitigate risks while ensuring adherence to quality, compliance, and security standards.
• Interface with U.S. government stakeholders, foreign partners, contractors, and vendors to synchronize project activities and resolve issues.
• Support the preparation of documentation, including Test & Evaluation Reports, Engineering Implementation Plans (EIPs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and sustainment plans.

Required Skills and Experience

• High School diploma with six (6) or more years of relevant experience.
• Active Secret Clearance.
• Valid U.S. Passport and ability to travel internationally up to 40%.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Defense Acquisition Certification (DAWIA Level I/II/III or equivalent), or demonstrated experience with DoD acquisition processes, program management, including FMS case management.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2+ years of experience in IT project management.
• In-depth knowledge of FAR/DFARS compliance, ITAR/EAR export regulations, and U.S. DoD acquisition frameworks.
• Experience with multinational IT infrastructure deployments, network engineering, or cybersecurity integration.
• Familiarity with DSAMS, Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM), or related FMS case management systems.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.