Security Project Manager

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

. Act as a key contact for internal stakeholders and business units supporting security-related programs and initiatives .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeCarlsbad • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $160,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing security programs and projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance needs. Proficient in Agile methodologies, project management principles, and effective communication with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project ManagementAgile MethodologiesTop Secret ClearanceCross-Functional Team CoordinationSecurity Program Compliance

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Hard Skills

Project Management PrinciplesProgram ManagementRisk ManagementEarned Value ManagementSecurity Program RoadmapsFinancial TrackingOperational SupportCompliance CoordinationResource ManagementPost-Implementation Review

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailTeam FacilitationRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteProject Scheduling ToolsReporting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Industry Keywords

Special Access ProgramIntelligence CommunityDepartment of DefenseClassified InfrastructureNational Security

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a key contact for internal stakeholders and business units supporting security-related programs and initiatives
Develop security program roadmaps aligned with business objectives, compliance needs, and organizational priorities
Manage security programs from start to finish, including planning, coordination, resource management, progress reporting, and post-implementation review
Lead Agile-based program activities such as sprint planning, backlog coordination, team facilitation, and retrospectives
Track dependencies across teams and remove blockers to enable efficient delivery of security initiatives
Oversee security-related projects, including vendor coordination, financial tracking, and operational support activities
Support compliance and audit activities by coordinating schedules, tracking requirements, and identifying risks or challenges
Build effective working relationships with business leaders, technical teams, and security stakeholders
Represent the program or security function in leadership meetings and communicate complex issues clearly and actionably
Assist with deployment and adoption of new security tools, processes, and capabilities
Monitor and report on program health, team performance, milestones, and key metrics
Promote continuous improvement by incorporating lessons learned and improving program management processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, management, security studies, or a related field
5+ years of project or program management experience, including experience supporting classified or restricted programs
Experience working in Special Access Program, SCI, or other highly controlled environments
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
Strong knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and lifecycle management
Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and balancing competing priorities
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project scheduling/reporting tools
Preferred: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Preferred: Experience supporting Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or other federal national security customers
Preferred: Familiarity with earned value management, risk management, and contract performance monitoring
Preferred: Experience with program security compliance, facility operations, or classified infrastructure

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare benefits
Paid leave
Retirement plans
Insurance programs
Education and training assistance