Science Project Management Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Description

Status: Position Filled - Accepting Applications for Ready Replacement Pool (RRP) consideration. 

Prevailance is seeking an experienced and mission-focused professional to provide Project Management Support to Naval Information Forces (NAVIFOR) Information Warfare (IW) Type Commander (TYCOM) as a Project Manager.

NAVIFOR exercises responsibility as the Navy's IW TYCOM to organize, man, train, equip, and maintain Navy IW Forces, and related activities to the required levels of current readiness afloat and ashore. The Project Manager shall execute overall responsibility for the successful initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling, and closure of projects within this PWS utilizing standard terminology and guidelines from the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), 6th Ed. and other industry best practices. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact between the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and the contractor team regarding all Performance Work Statement (PWS) matters
• Direct contractor efforts through the company's internal management system to ensure compliance with contract requirements
• Provide project visibility and ensure on-time completion of deliverables
• Manage day-to-day project efforts, addressing concerns, issues, and obstacles that arise across all assigned tasks
• Document and track all deliverables while ensuring effective coordination between different task efforts
• Prepare and submit monthly reports detailing project status, risks, and mitigation strategies
• Conduct initial background checks of employees before they report for duty
• Manage security clearance processes, ensuring timely submission of renewal requests and retrieval of clearances upon employee termination
• Oversee administrative, clerical, documentation, and support functions for the contract

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience managing complex projects or programs, including day-to-day oversight of scope, schedule, issues, and stakeholder coordination
   
• Demonstrated capability in report preparation, correspondence, and coordination in support of the Joint Warfare Training System (JWTS), Navy Warfare Training System (NWTS), and Navy Warfare Training Plans (NWTPs)
   
• Experience authoring, maintaining, and updating training and readiness-related Personnel Qualification Standards (PQS)
   
• Proven ability to provide daily project management support, addressing concerns, risks, issues, and obstacles to ensure successful execution of project objectives
   
• Experience providing technical writing and editorial support for the review and refinement of Instructions and associated artifacts, ensuring compliance with applicable Department of the Navy format and style guidance for policy and guidance documents
   
• Understanding of functions supporting Strategic Planning, Project Management, and NWTS processes, including Mission Essential Task List (METL) development
   
• Familiarity with the Navy Readiness Reporting Enterprise (NRRE) family of systems and DRRS-based readiness reporting in accordance with current policy and doctrine
   
• Understanding of Unified Modeling Language (UML), including object-oriented methods and notation used to model relationships between strategic, operational, and tactical levels of war tasks
   
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
   
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable outputs
   
• Effective oral and written communication skills, with experience engaging technical and senior-level stakeholders

Desired:

• Familiarity with the organization and hierarchy of the Navy rank and grade structure
• Knowledge of Navy terminology and Information Warfare operational concepts

Education:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required
• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Operations Research, Operations Management, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline)

Clearance:

• Must possess and maintain a Top Secret / SCI Clearance

If you meet these qualifications and are ready to make an impact, we encourage you to apply today!

Prevailance, Inc. proudly supports veterans as a member of the V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) program and the Hire Vets initiative. Recognized as a Top Workplace in 2025, Prevailance fosters a supportive, mission-driven environment for its team members. We provide a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, designed to support health, wellness, and financial security. Our benefits include:

• Medical Insurance
• TriCare Supplemental
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage
• 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Computing Device Reimbursement Program

Prevailance, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract. Prevailance, Inc. participates in E-Verify and is VEVRAA Compliant.