Project Manager - Mission Systems (5537) (TS/SCI) (Ft. Bragg, NC )
Summary
Leads planning, execution, and delivery of mission-critical IT systems for a DoD/intelligence environment, ensuring cybersecurity compliance and stakeholder alignment.
SMX is seeking a Mission Systems Project Manager to serve as the primary lead responsible for planning, execution, oversight, and delivery of enterprise mission systems, communications, network operations, infrastructure, and mission IT services supporting a globally distributed intelligence environment. The Project Manager provides strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement, and operational coordination across multiple technical service areas to ensure mission readiness, cybersecurity compliance, and successful execution of Government objectives.
This is a full-time onsite position in Ft. Bragg, NC.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary interface between Government leadership, mission partners, and contractor personnel.
- Manage execution of enterprise communications, network operations, infrastructure, mission systems, and transport services supporting intelligence and operational missions.
- Oversee program performance, staffing, resource allocation, risk management, and contract compliance.
- Develop and maintain integrated project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and performance metrics.
- Lead program reviews, status meetings, executive briefings, and customer engagements.
- Ensure compliance with DoD, Intelligence Community, cybersecurity, and accreditation requirements.
- Coordinate activities across Unified Communications, Enterprise Network Operations, ICAM, infrastructure services, mission systems, field support, and enterprise IT operations teams.
- Identify and mitigate program risks, issues, and operational impacts affecting mission execution.
- Support transition planning, technology modernization initiatives, and continuous process improvement efforts.
Required Skills, Experience & Education
- Active TS/SCI clearance with NATO access eligibility.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, Business Management, or related field.
- 15% annual travel required for this role
- Minimum 5 years of experience managing complex DoD, Intelligence Community, or enterprise IT programs.
- Minimum 3 years of experience leading geographically dispersed technical teams supporting mission-critical operations.
- Experience managing programs involving enterprise networks, communications systems, cybersecurity, infrastructure services, and mission systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience briefing senior Government leadership.
Desired Skills/Experience
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related discipline.
- PMP certification.
- ITIL Foundation or higher certification.
- Experience supporting Intelligence Community, Special Operations, ISR, DPED, or GISA programs.
- Experience managing programs supporting Unified Communications, SATCOM, CDL, transport systems, ICAM, cloud, virtualization, and enterprise infrastructure environments.
- Knowledge of RMF, CSfC, Zero Trust Architecture, and DoD cybersecurity frameworks.
- Experience supporting worldwide CONUS and OCONUS operations in classified environments.
- Familiarity with Agile, DevSecOps, and enterprise modernization initiatives.
Application Deadline: September 28, 2026
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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.
At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.
We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.
SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.
Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.
SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).
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