Project Manager, Federal Programs

• Ensures adherence to FAR, DFARS, and agency‑specific federal acquisition regulations;
• Manages contract deliverables, reporting, documentation, audits, and compliance protocols; and
• Partners with GMU’s Office of Sponsored Programs and other internal compliance teams as needed.

• Tracks budgets, expenditures, invoices, and financial forecasts for defense‑funded programs; and
• Supports cost proposals, budget modifications, and pricing for new or expanding contract efforts.

• Serves as a primary liaison between government sponsors, GMU leadership, and program teams;
• Provides executive‑level updates, briefings, and performance summaries; and
• Communicates program status across Mason Defense, CPE, and university partners.

• Supports staffing, onboarding, and resource allocation for program personnel;
• Oversees subcontractor work to ensure quality and compliance; and
• Facilitates coordination with faculty, instructional designers, and subject‑matter experts for training‑based programs.

Other duties as assigned from time to time

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, Public Administration, Engineering, IT, or related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Generally, 5+ years of project management experience, including typically 3+ years supporting federal or defense government programs;
• Experience delivering programs under FFP, T&M, or Cost‑Plus contracts;
• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS and federal procurement regulations;
• Excellent organizational, communication, and documentation capabilities;
• Proficiency in tools such as MS Project, SharePoint, Smartsheet, or Jira;
• U.S. citizenship required; and
• Active [Clearance Level] or the ability to maintain a US security clearance is required.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field;
• PMP, CAPM, Agile/Scrum, or DoD program management certification;
• Experience supporting defense‑focused entities (DoD, DHS, IC, DoN, Army, Air Force);
• Experience with federal workforce development, training programs, or university‑based contract management; and
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM).

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Project Manager, Federal Programs at https://jobs.gmu.edu/.

Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Cover Letter/Letter of Intent with Resume for review.

For Full Consideration, Apply by: May 15, 2026