Project Manager

Maximus is seeking an experienced Journeyman Program/Project Manager to lead the Rapid FCL Prototype Program.

The Journeyman Program/Project Manager will be responsible for leading and coordinating the Rapid Facility Clearance (FCL) Mentorship and Prototyping Cohort.

This role requires deep proficiency in managing complex, high-stakes projects under aggressive timelines within a classified environment.

The PM will serve as the central coordinator between non-traditional technology providers (Tech Fellows/TFs), Government stakeholders, and internal security/contracting teams, ensuring the repeatable success of the FCL sponsorship and prototyping model.

This program will require at least 25% travel on average, with periods of more intense travel as required.

This role is remote with an average of 25% travel.

Must have or be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS172, P4, Band 7

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- The PM will manage the lifecycle of the cohort, directly responsible for cost, schedule, and performance.

- Program Oversight & Execution: Manage the end-to-end cohort schedule, including the issuance of the Cohort Calendar, tracking milestones, and managing the 60-day engagement window (TEMs/TIEs).

Compose deliverables to the customer, consolidating process steps, costs, and elapsed time data for future scaling.

- Security & Compliance Mentorship: Coordinate the onboarding of Tech Fellows, managing the flow-down of DD Form 254 agreements.

Provide mentorship support for critical security actions, including NISS sponsorship initiation, FOCI/SF-328 screening, DCSA coordination, and Continuous Monitoring (CE) enrollment.

- Secure Operations Management: Oversee coordination for classified activities held within the ICD 705-accredited SCIF, ensuring all personnel have verified access and that facility utilization logs are maintained according to security protocols.

- Risk and Performance Reporting: Maintain and update the Sponsorship Status Dashboard, providing near real-time visibility into clearance processing progress, roadblocks, and adherence to the 60/150-day targets.

Deliver comprehensive monthly and final performance reports to Government stakeholders.

- Process Improvement: Document all encountered process friction, security barriers, and lessons learned to continuously refine the operational model for subsequent cohorts.

- Vendor Relationship Management: Cultivate strong relationships and trust with TFs participating in the program.

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:

- Due to Federal requirements, candidates must be U.S.

Citizens.

- Bachelor's Degree and 7+ years of relevant experience.

- Proven experience in complex project or program management (PMP certification is highly desirable).

- Experience managing processes involving strict compliance, regulatory oversight, or sensitive data handling.

- Demonstrated ability to man...