Puyenpa is seeking a Senior Project Manager (Security)for an upcoming proposal supporting the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Joint Program Office (JPO) Security Services Contract. This position serves as a senior-level advisor and project leader responsible for overseeing security-related initiatives, supporting acquisition program objectives, coordinating stakeholder activities, and ensuring effective execution of program requirements.
The successful candidate will provide subject matter expertise, manage complex projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and support leadership decision-making in a dynamic Department of Defense environment. This position will be located in Arlington, VA. Or Patuxent River, MD. and is structured as a full-time, 40-hour-per-week role. An active DoD Top Secret clearance is required.
This is a proposal position and is contingent upon contract award, customer approval, and final staffing authorization.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting of security-related programs and projects supporting F-35 JPO mission requirements.
- Provide senior-level project management support across multiple functional areas, ensuring alignment with program objectives, cost, schedule, and performance goals.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to government leadership on project status, risks, issues, and mitigation strategies.
- Coordinate activities among government personnel, contractors, and external stakeholders.
- Develop executive-level briefings, reports, decision papers, and project documentation.
- Facilitate meetings, working groups, and program reviews.
- Track and manage project deliverables, milestones, and performance metrics.
- Support acquisition and program management activities in accordance with Department of Defense acquisition guidance and processes.
- Identify program risks and develop mitigation plans to ensure successful mission execution.
- Provide subject matter expertise and mentorship to project teams while supporting continuous process improvement initiatives.
- Interface effectively with senior government officials, military leadership, and program stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- Active Top Secret Security Clearance.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- A combination of education and additional relevant experience may be considered consistent with contract requirements.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience supporting program, project, acquisition, security, or related Department of Defense functions.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex projects and provide senior-level guidance and leadership.
- Working knowledge of the DoD 5000 Series Acquisition Framework and acquisition processes.
- Minimum 4 years of general security experience.
- Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience preparing and presenting executive-level briefings.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and senior leadership.
- Will be required to sign Letter of Intent.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting the F-35 Joint Program Office, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), or other Major Defense Acquisition Programs.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Experience supporting security, program protection, physical security, personnel security, industrial security, or special access programs.
- Familiarity with risk management, strategic planning, and performance management methodologies.
- Experience leading cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.
Puyenpa provides a variety of benefits including company-paid health, dental & vision insurance coverage, as well as additional employee-paid health insurance options; company-paid life and disability insurance; 401k retirement savings plan with employer match; 11 company paid holidays per year, and paid time off.
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Puyenpa
$140,000 - 180,000
vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
Oct 06, 2026