IT Project Manager - Cyber & AI

We’re seeking an early-career IT Project Manager to help plan, coordinate, and deliver cybersecurity and AI-focused technical projects for an Intelligence Community client in Chantilly, VA. This is a growth-oriented role ideal for someone with a technical foundation who is building their project management career. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers, cyber analysts, and senior program leadership to track schedules, manage deliverables, and keep mission-critical work moving - while developing your understanding of cyber operations and applied AI/ML in a federal environment., Support planning, scheduling, and execution of cybersecurity and AI/ML technical projects Track project milestones, tasks, risks, and deliverables, and report status to senior leadership Coordinate across engineering, cyber, and analytics teams to keep work on schedule Maintain project documentation, including schedules, meeting notes, and action items Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives Help identify and escalate project risks and dependencies Support requirements gathering and translate stakeholder needs into trackable tasks Develop your understanding of cyber operations and applied AI in a mission context

Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience) 2-4 years of experience in an IT, project coordination, or technical delivery role Exposure to or foundational understanding of cybersecurity concepts (threat detection, vulnerability management, security compliance) Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and how they are applied to mission or analytics problems Experience tracking project schedules, tasks, and deliverables Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work collaboratively across technical and non-technical stakeholders, Project management certification or coursework (CAPM, PMP in progress, or Agile/Scrum certification) Familiarity with project management and collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence, MS Project) Security+ or other entry-level cybersecurity certification Exposure to cloud environments (AWS) and modern software development practices Previous experience supporting federal government or Intelligence Community clients Understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC)

$140,000 - $165,000 (depending on experience), Competitive salary: $140,000 - $165,000 (based on experience) 6% 401(k) match + 4% annual profit sharing Comprehensive health insurance 25 days PTO + 11 federal holidays Mission-critical work supporting national security Onsite at client location in Chantilly, VA Collaborative, mission-driven team culture Direct impact on national security operations Mentorship and clear growth path into senior program management Small company environment with significant growth potential