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Project Manager Secret Clearance Jobs in Colorado

Project Manager with Security Clearance

Denver, CO · On-site

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Active Top Secret Clearance with a CI Poly * Minimum of 10 years in project management experience. * Must h ave a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification . * Must have relevant experience ...

Qualifications : Required : • Active Top Secret Clearance with a CI Poly • Minimum of 10 years in project management experience. • Must have a Project Management Professional (PMP ...

Mission Planner (Secret Clearance)

Longmont, CO · On-site

$62K - $83K/yr

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This position requires active Secret Clearance from the US Government. We are hiring for a Mission ... Minimum of 2 years of experience in project and/or task management * Proficiency in Windows and ...

Software Technical Project Manager

Littleton, CO · On-site

$120 - $170/hr

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Active SECRET or TS/SCI clearance. * Master's degree in aerospace, computer science, electrical ... Project management qualifications such as PMP, APMP, etc. * Proficiency with Microsoft Project ...

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Project Manager

Denver, CO · On-site

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Active Top Secret Clearance with a CI Poly * Minimum of 10 years in project management experience. * Must have a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. * Must have relevant experience ...

Project Manager

Denver, CO

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Active Top Secret Clearance with a CI Poly * Minimum of 10 years in project management experience. * Must have a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. * Must have relevant experience ...

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Project Manager Secret Clearance information

What is a project manager with secret clearance?

A Project Manager with Secret Clearance is a professional responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects within organizations that handle sensitive or classified information. The 'Secret Clearance' refers to a security authorization granted by the government, allowing the individual to access information classified as 'Secret.' This role is common in defense, government contracting, and certain technology sectors, where project managers must safeguard confidential data throughout the project lifecycle. The clearance process involves a thorough background check to ensure the individual's reliability and trustworthiness. Project managers with this clearance play a crucial role in ensuring both project success and information security.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a project manager with secret clearance?

To thrive as a Project Manager with Secret Clearance, you need strong project management expertise, knowledge of government contracting processes, and an active Secret security clearance. Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Project, Jira, and compliance systems such as NIST or DoD frameworks is typically required. Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills are critical for managing cross-functional teams and sensitive projects. These competencies ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in compliance with strict security and regulatory standards.

What are some common challenges faced by project managers with secret clearance when coordinating cross-functional teams?

Project Managers with Secret Clearance often coordinate teams that include both cleared and uncleared personnel, which can create challenges in information sharing and workflow management. Maintaining security protocols while ensuring effective communication requires careful planning and an understanding of which details can be disseminated. Additionally, balancing project deadlines with compliance standards and managing stakeholder expectations are frequent hurdles. Successfully navigating these challenges involves proactive stakeholder engagement, clear documentation, and ongoing training in security best practices.

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Ground Systems Technical Manager (Secret clearance)

Maxar

Aurora, CO

$161K - $177K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 21 days ago


Job description

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what's happening now and shape what's coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters-where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.

To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Citizen. This position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance, applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible for consideration. Employment for cleared roles is contingent upon verification of clearance status.

Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Please review the job details below.

AtVantor, you'll work withthe U.S. Space Forceas part of the effortto develop and rapidly deploy the next generation of resilient Missile Warning (MW), Tactical Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (TISR), and Environmental Monitoring (EM) capabilities to deter attacks and provide critical information to our warfighters to defeat our enemies in battle.Within this role,you willdevelop, integrate, and manage Technical Requirements Documents (TRDs), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and Models-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) products. You'll provide technical advice to senior program managers and executives on space system and segment design and test issues to inform major program decisions. You'll perform systems engineering and program management functions in support of design reviews, technical evaluations, and requirements verification. You'll analyze problems, develop technical reports, make recommendations, and work with government and corporate stakeholders to implement recommended solutions.Your functional expertise, communication and collaboration skills, and attention to detail will be vital as you contribute to the acquisition and development of space sensing capabilities.

Join our team and create the future of Remote Sensing in theSpaceForce. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications:

  • Secret clearance

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science

  • 4+ years of experience working on large-scale systems engineering, integration, and development programs

  • 2+ years of experience with performing and leading a team in the development and management of technical specifications, ICDs, concepts of operations (CONOPS), architectural designs, and integration and test plans

  • Experience leading requirements and interface management efforts for a major program

  • Experience coordinating and presenting technical changes across large stakeholder groups through review boards, including configuration control or engineering review

  • Experience using Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

  • Knowledge of systems engineering standards, including IEEE 15288.1 and IEEE 15288.2

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience performing systems engineering, integration, and testing on space-based remote sensing systems, including SBIRS, Next Gen OPIR, FORGE, WSF-M, or EWS

  • Experience using MBSE approaches to manage system definitions and technical baselines

  • Experience creating and managing Jira tickets and Confluence pages

  • Experience with SysML, Enterprise Architect, CAMEO, or DOORS NextGen

  • Knowledge of DoD 5000.01 and 5000.02

  • Knowledge of Agile methodologies

  • TS/SCI clearanceMaster's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science

  • INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional Certification, including ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP Certification

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Pay Transparency: To support pay transparency, Vantor includes salary ranges in all U.S. job postings. Starting pay for this role will fall within the listed range and will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role should not expect to receive compensation at the top of the range. The listed range reflects the expected pay for this position, and final offers will be determined based on each candidate's experience, expertise, and alignment with the role.

The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $105,000.00 - $140,000.00 - $154,000.00 annually. The base pay for this position within California is: $121,000.00 - $161,000.00 - $177,100.00 annually.

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

Benefits: Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at:https://www.Vantor.com/careers

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.

The date of posting can be found on Vantor's Career page at the top of each job posting.

To apply, submit your application via Vantor's Career page.

EEO Policy: Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.