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Who is Fusion Technology?Fusion Technology is a performance-driven HUBZone Small Business concern residing in the heart of the beautiful mountainsides of West Virginia, steps away from the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Criminal Justice Information Services Division's Headquarters. Founded in 2007 by an Engineer-by-trade, Fusion Technology dedicates our valuable resources to providing comprehensive IT services and solutions to mission-critical US Government programs and the Intel Community.Position Location: Chantilly, VAWho are you?Security-cleared Professional: A TS/SCI with a CI Poly is required to be considered for this position.Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or an advanced degree in STEM or Business (MS, MBA, or equivalent).Minimum of six (6) years of experience managing enterprise IT systems, software development, systems engineering, cybersecurity, cloud, or infrastructure modernization programs.Minimum of two (2) years of experience serving as a Program or Project Manager leading technical efforts of similar size and complexity. Experience supporting the DoD or Intelligence Community (IC) is preferred.Required Technical ExperienceExperience with enterprise IT operations, cloud environments, systems engineering, software development, or cybersecurity initiatives.Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, SAFe, DevSecOps, and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure Government, or Google Cloud), enterprise infrastructure, systems integration, and IT modernization.Working knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, Identity and Access Management (IAM), NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), and Federal/DoD IT compliance requirements.Experience managing technical teams, program risks, schedules, budgets, and contract deliverables.Desired Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP), DoD 8140-compliant certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP, CASP+), Agile certification (PMI-ACP, CSM, or SAFe Agilist), or AWS or Microsoft Azure cloud certification.What you'll do:The IT Project Lead is responsible for leading and coordinating the technical execution of assigned projects and task areas in support of the contract. The Project Lead provides day-to-day technical leadership, oversees project activities, and ensures deliverables are completed in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW), project schedules, and quality standards. Working closely with Government stakeholders, the Program Manager, and technical teams, the IT Project Lead manages project priorities, coordinates cross-functional resources, identifies and mitigates technical risks, and supports the successful delivery of enterprise IT, systems engineering, software development, cloud, and cybersecurity initiatives.Provide overall technical and program management for contract execution.Lead multidisciplinary teams supporting IT operations, systems engineering, software development, cloud, and cybersecurity initiatives.Manage cost, schedule, performance, staffing, risk, and quality to ensure successful contract execution.Serve as the primary interface with Government stakeholders and oversee all contract deliverables.Ensure compliance with contract requirements, Federal and DoD standards, and organizational policies while driving continuous process improvement.What matters to you matters to us.Fusion Technology values its employees and works hard to ensure proper care for them and their families. We desire to compensate employees in a competitive, motivational, fair, and equitable way with other employers in the marketplace. Salary is only one component of employee compensation but an integral part of recruiting and retaining qualified employees. However, at Fusion Technology, we take a comprehensive approach and consider each employee's needs to tailor a compensation plan that provides financial security and peace of mind. Our competitive package includes a best-in-class matching 401K program, a comprehensive healthcare plan through Cigna, a competitive employer contribution to a health savings account, vision and dental plans, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and personal leave, in addition to paid certifications and training.Fusion Technology LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.