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Project Manager II (JSF)

American Systems Corporation

Arlington, VAFull-time$130–165K/yrPosted 1w agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$130–165K/yr
Location
Arlington, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Top Secret clearance, requiredBachelor's degree, required

Job overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs. The Project Manager II works with the Program Manager to plan projects, coordinate resources, oversee execution, and manage schedules, budgets, risks, and deliverables. The role also supports recruiting and hiring, candidate background checks, project documentation, and communication with team members, customers, and senior managers.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Technical Team Leadership, requiredPersonnel Coordination, requiredOral Communication, requiredWritten Communication, requiredAttention to Detail, requiredFollow-Through, requiredPrioritization, requiredTime Management, requiredCustomer Service, requiredInterpersonal Skills, requiredAgile, requiredWaterfall, requiredProject Management Toolsets, requiredMS Project, requiredJira, requiredAzure DevOps, required

Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship, requiredBachelor's in Related Field, required6+ Years Project Coordination or Management Experience, required4+ Years Technical or Federal Government Experience, requiredSecret or Top Secret SCI Clearance, requiredFederal Background Investigation, requiredAbility to Travel Domestically and Internationally, requiredAbility to Operate Motor Vehicle, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities

An Average Day: As the Project Manager II you will work closely with our Program Manager to prepare comprehensive plans, coordinate resources, and other administrative and programmatic duties. You will also organize, direct, and coordinate the planning, oversight, and implementation of specific projects and initiatives within the bounds of a program. You may be responsible for directing individuals or teams of resources in the execution of project tasks towards the successful completion of deliverables, objectives, and goals. You will be responsible for adherence to project schedules and budgets. You will also interact with Senior Managers, Customers, and internal teams in the pursuit of successful project execution. Additionally, in this positions you will:

  • Provide high-level administrative support to the Program Manager.

  • Serve as a liaison between team members, the Program Manager, and Customer project managers.

  • Support the recruiting and hiring processes (review candidate resumes, coordinate interviews, etc.).

  • Assist with processing and tracking candidates through the government background check processes.

  • Responsible for the creation and tracking of project deliverables, documentation, and compliance requirements.

  • Responsible for the development of requirements for their project(s), and adherence to those requirements throughout project execution and delivery.

  • Responsible for the creation of, and adherence to, project budget and schedules.

  • Responsible for identification, documentation, management, and escalation of all project risks, issues, and opportunities.

  • Assist with the creation and tracking of program deliverables, documentation, and compliance requirements.

  • Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans, and reports.

  • Act as the point of contact and communicate project status to all participants.

Qualifications

  • As a requirement of this position, all candidates must be a U.S. Citizen. In accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(2)(C).

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field.

  • Six (6) to eight (8) years of experience in a project coordinator or project management role and four (4) - six (6) years of experience in a technical role or federal/government environment

  • Must have an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret with SCI eligibility or have an active Top Secret with SCI eligibility.

  • Will be subject to federal background investigation.

  • Proven ability to lead technical teams and coordinate personnel resources to achieve program and project objectives.

  • Superior oral and written communication skills.

  • Highly detail-oriented with excellent follow-through, prioritization, and time management skills.

  • Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills.

  • Proficiency with both Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies.

  • Proficiency with project management toolsets (MS Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, etc.).

  • Must be able to travel to various Company locations and/or Customer sites across the United States for meetings and onsite visits, as needed by the Company/Customer.

  • Must be able to travel by airplane both domestically and internationally.

  • Operate a motor vehicle for extended periods of time.

Pay Transparency Statement AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $130,000.00/Yr. - USD $165,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance. EEO Statement EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status

How this job compares

Set against the 22,608 open Project Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$130–165K/yr
  • Virginia median$115–177K/yr772 salary ranges
  • US median$107–172K/yr14,403 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $148K, is close to the Virginia median midpoint ($147K) — in the middle half of Project Manager salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,054 open Project Manager jobs in Virginia and 22,608 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 6 years of experience; Project Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years at the median (19,492 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 11,622 of the 22,608 open Project Manager jobs (51%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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