Project Manager - Top Secret Clearance (SCI Eligible)

Description

Job Title: Project Manager  

Primary Place of Performance: Omaha, NE 

Mandatory Requirements: Top Secret Clearance, SCI Eligible  

Years of Experience: 5+ years  

Travel: Up to 5% CONUS/OCONUS  

About JFL Consulting  

With more than 20 years of securing some of the U.S. Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community’s most critical networks, JFL Consulting, LLC provides advanced network security solutions to a range of US Government and US commercial clients.   

Our cybersecurity operators are experts at assessing and defending mission-critical data and the networks that facilitate their operation. We are focused on delivering advanced products and industry best practices that meet each customer’s unique requirements. Visit www.jflconsulting.com  

What we offer:  

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents  
• Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare, dependent care, and commuter)  
• Life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability  
• 401(k) with immediate vesting of company contribution  
• Generous PTO policy (15 vacation, 5 sick, 2 personal days, 11 holidays) 

Job Description 

JFL Consulting is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead mission-critical programs supporting DoD network defense and cyber operations. This role requires a strong operational mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage stakeholder expectations, identify risks, and effectively prioritize tasks across multiple locations. 

The Program Manager will coordinate daily operations, ensure mission requirements are met, guide and support technical teams, and maintain continuous engagement with government partners. This is a fully on-site role with periodic travel for site support and stakeholder interaction. 

Key Responsibilities 

Program Leadership & Execution 

• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of operational activities supporting DoD cyber missions. 
• Maintain awareness of mission priorities and ensure tasks are appropriately sequenced, resourced, and tracked. 
• Provide daily oversight of program operations across multiple sites, ensuring performance standards and contractual requirements are met. 
• Anticipate challenges, surface issues early, and drive timely resolution. 

Stakeholder & Communication Management 

• Serve as the primary point of contact for government customers, site leads, and internal leadership. 
• Build strong working relationships and maintain open, transparent communication with all stakeholders. 
• Capture evolving mission needs and translate them into clear direction for technical teams. 
• Deliver concise updates, status briefs, and operational insights to senior government leadership. 

Risk & Prioritization 

• Identify operational risks, constraints, and resource gaps; elevate issues and coordinate mitigation plans. 
• Prioritize workstreams based on mission urgency, stakeholder needs, and program objectives. 
• Maintain situational awareness across all locations to ensure the right tasks receive the right focus at the right time. 

Team Support & Workforce Readiness 

• Support the development and readiness of cyber operators, administrators, and technical staff. 
• Provide guidance on training, certification requirements (DoD 8570/8140), and role alignment. 
• Foster a collaborative and mission-focused environment across all teams. 

Program Administration 

• Maintain program schedules, trackers, and documentation using tools such as MS Project, MS Excel. 
• Support staffing actions and onboarding in coordination with HR and operational leads. 
• Provide input for program updates or contract adjustments. 

Requirements

Program & Operations Management 

• 5+ years managing technical or cyber-related programs within DoD or federal environments. 
• Strong experience with stakeholder engagement, task prioritization, and risk management. 
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate multi-site operational teams. 

Communication & Leadership 

• Excellent communicator with the ability to brief senior DoD leadership clearly and confidently. 
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and maintain alignment across diverse stakeholders. 
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, maintain momentum, and solve problems in fast-paced environments. 

Technical & Mission Understanding 

• Ability to grasp technical concepts enough to support decision-making and represent program needs—without needing deep technical specialization. 

Education & Certifications 

Required 

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM technical or analytical field (Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Engineering, Finance or related field.)  

Preferred 

• Understanding of DoD cyber operations, network defense, or operational support environments. 
• Financial/Contract expertise. 
• PMP, Scrum Master, PMI-ACP certification or equivalent. 

JFL Consulting, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to: race, religion or creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance or any other protected class under federal, state or local statute. It is also the policy of JFL Consulting, LLC to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.