IT PROJECT MANAGER

Navair International Ltd - Ridgecrest, CA

Full-time - Senior

Ridgecrest, CA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The IT Project Manager will serve as an IT Lead for the Integrated Fires Lab (IFL), responsible for managing complex infrastructure and IT requirements across multiple security levels. This role requires expert knowledge in IT security policies and facilities contracting, along with the ability to oversee cybersecurity operations and maintain communication with team members and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Plans, executes, and recommends actions under general direction from program leadership while exercising independent judgment.
• Oversees the day-to-day technical operation, maintenance, and security of the program's IT architecture and cybersecurity strategies, and recommends solutions to program leadership regarding technical and/or organizational challenges.
• Maintains consistent, clear, and continuous communication with all IFL team members and leadership, identifying areas of risk or concern early and often.
• Directs and mentors a diverse team specializing in configuration and data management (CDM), facilities management, network administration, system administration, information security, COMSEC, and high performance computational engineering.
• Plans, prioritizes, and coordinates work assignments for the team based on program priorities, and collaborates with other IFL teams to ensure requirements are accurately captured and products are delivered on schedule.
• Ensure implementation of IS security measures and procedures, including reporting incidents to the ISSM or CISSM, Authorizing Official (AO) and appropriate reporting chains and coordinating system-level responses to unauthorized disclosures.
• Ensure that the handling of possible or actual data spills of classified information resident in NAWCWD ISs, are conducted in accordance with DoD Manual 5200.01, Volume 3.
• Promoting awareness of security issues among management and ensuring sound security principles are reflected in organizations' visions and goals.

Requirements

• Active DOD Top Secret security clearance based upon a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with the ability to obtain an SCI.
• Possess or obtain a DoD 8570.01-M IA baseline IAT level II or IAM level I certification within the first six months of employment.
• DOD 8570.01 Operational System Certification.
• Expert knowledge in Information Technology security policies and constraints.
• Familiarity with facilities contracting requirements and configuration and data management best practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $86,962 to $134,435.