Technical Project Manager - FGS

Technical Project Manager - FGS

• Location: This is a hybrid role. The candidate must be local and commutable to assigned federal client site(s) in the Dayton, OH area. Candidates will be expected to work onsite at the client location 2-5 times per month.
• Compensation: $110,000 - $130,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Travel Requirement: Requires regular travel, estimated between 15-25% annually.
• Clearance Requirement: An active Secret clearance is required, with the ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance.

What you can expect as the Technical Project Manager - Fortress Government Solutions (FGS) at Fortress…

The Technical Project Manager - FGS serves as a trusted advisor supporting federal pooled engagements across Department of Defense (DoD) customers, including Navy, Air Force, Army, and Marine Corps program offices. This role provides technical project management and cybersecurity risk guidance, enabling government clients to understand, prioritize, and reduce mission and enterprise risk. The Technical Project Manager partners closely with internal delivery teams and external federal stakeholders to support secure system delivery, compliance alignment, and governance activities. While not responsible for executing compliance artifacts directly, this role applies advanced knowledge of DoD cybersecurity frameworks to advise clients, support decision-making, and strengthen risk management outcomes across the enterprise.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide consultative technical project management support for federal and DoD-aligned client engagements, including Navy, Air Force, Army, and Marine Corps programs.

• Advise government stakeholders on mission, system, and program risk related to cybersecurity, compliance, and delivery timelines.

• Support and advise Information System Security Officers (ISSOs) and Information System Security Managers (ISSMs) in enterprise risk reduction efforts.

• Assist clients in understanding and aligning with the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF).

• Provide guidance aligned with NIST standards relevant to DoD environments, including NIST SP 800-37 and NIST SP 800-53.

• Support client alignment with Executive Order 14028 (EO 14028), including:

• Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDF) principles

• Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) awareness and coordination

• Supply chain risk management considerations

• Compliance documentation and reporting alignment

• Incident response and vulnerability disclosure coordination

• Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact and customer advocate for assigned program office clients.

• Track and manage product delivery requests, ensuring timely follow-through and stakeholder visibility.

• Troubleshoot issues and coordinate resolution in collaboration with internal teams and program office stakeholders.

• Coordinate with Fortress delivery teams, architects, and leadership to ensure project activities align with federal compliance and mission needs.

• Facilitate communication between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, translating complex cybersecurity and compliance concepts into actionable guidance.

• Monitor project progress, risks, and dependencies, escalating concerns and recommendations as appropriate.

• Prepare and deliver project briefings, status updates, and advisory documentation.

• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on Fortress offerings as they relate to federal and DoD clients.

• Maintain awareness of evolving DoD cybersecurity requirements, guidance, and best practices.

• Requires regular travel, estimated between 15-25% annually.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical project management, cybersecurity consulting, or a related field.
• Advanced knowledge of DoD cybersecurity frameworks, including RMF and applicable NIST standards.
• Experience supporting or advising ISSO and ISSM functions in risk management and compliance contexts.
• Direct experience working with program offices within Navy, Air Force, Army, or Marine Corps environments.
• Experience managing complex software implementation and/or delivery projects in a DoD or federal context.
• Familiarity with C-SCRM frameworks and supply chain risk management principles.
• Strong understanding of mission risk and enterprise risk in federal or defense environments.
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall development methodologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in complex, regulated environments.
• Ability to independently use and refine AI-driven prompts to enhance the quality, efficiency, and insight of regular work processes.
• Ability to interface effectively with internal teams and external government clients.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• An active Secret clearance is required, with the ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance.

Preferred Skills

• Professional certifications such as PMP, CAPM, Project+, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or relevant cybersecurity certifications.
• Experience supporting DoD or Navy, Air Force, Army, or Marine Corps programs in a consulting or advisory capacity.
• Experience with project management tools such as Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with DoDI 8510.01 and DoD authorization processes.
• Familiarity with C-SCRM frameworks and supply chain risk management principles.
• Familiarity with eMASS or other GRC/governance tools used in DoD environments.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

Employee Benefits:

• Remote and Hybrid working environment
• Competitive pay structure
• Medical, dental, vision plans with employees covered up to 90% with highly progressive options for dependents and families
• Company paid life, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave

Employment Perks:

• We provide each employee with professional growth opportunities through succession planning, up-skilling, and certifications
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Employee Referral Programs
• Company Sponsored Events

Fortress is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Fortress Information Security takes part in the E-Verify process for all new hires.

For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will have to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.