Junior Project Manager

Job Description

Everforth ECS is seeking a Junior Project Manager to work in our Fairfax, VA office in a hybrid onsite/remote capacity.

Everforth ECS is seeking a Junior Project Manager to support technical initiatives for a Department of War (DoW) customer, including the integration and implementation of new analytic capabilities into enterprise systems.

This role is ideal for an organized, technically curious professional who enjoys working with technical teams and customers in a fast-paced environment. The Junior Project Manager will work alongside senior project and technical leaders to coordinate activities, track priorities and milestones, maintain project documentation, and help ensure successful delivery of mission capabilities. The successful candidate will interact with DoW stakeholders, technical teams, commercial vendors, and federal contractors while gaining hands-on experience managing complex technical projects. The Junior Project Manager will report directly to the Director.

Key Responsibilities Assist in translating mission objectives into project plans, tasks, and milestones.

Track project priorities, schedules, risks, action items, and deliverables.

Coordinate activities across customers, engineers, integrators, vendors, and other stakeholders.

Support data integration, technology onboarding, and deployment activities.

Organize and facilitate customer and project team meetings.

Prepare project status updates, meeting notes, briefings, and other documentation.

Identify potential risks and blockers and work with project leadership to resolve them.

Support coordination with subcontractors, vendors, and technology partners.

Help maintain project plans and technical delivery milestones.

Other duties, as assigned.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $115,000

General Description of Benefits

Required Skills

U.S. Citizen.

Secret clearance required to interview with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.

High School Diploma with 3 years of relevant project coordination, project management, technical, defense, or related experience.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Interest in technology and willingness to learn technical concepts.

Experience working in or supporting DoW/DoD programs.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, with a proven ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and identify the most appropriate solution.

Highly developed interpersonal and oral/written communication skills, with the ability to effectively and professionally interact with a diverse set of stakeholders (from peers to end-users to executive management).

Desired Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance.

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent project coordination, project management, technical, defense, or related experience.

Experience supporting technical or software-related projects.

Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies.

CAPM, PMP, or other project management training/certification.

Exposure to data platforms, cloud environments, or data integration.

Familiarity with secure or classified technology environments.

Understanding of DoD acquisition or stakeholder processes.

Experience supporting pilots, proof-of-concepts, or technology innovation projects.

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ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

Everforth ECS is the federal segment of Everforth , a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.

Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.

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