Job Description

SMX is seeking a Mid-Level Technical Project Manager to support the Secretary of the Air Force (SAF)/Office of Competitive Activities Concept Development Management Office (SAF/OCA), Concepts Project Office (CPO). The ideal candidate will have experience supporting program and project management activities within a Department of War (DoW) environment, including acquisition support, action tracking, documentation management, stakeholder coordination, and executive reporting.

This position provides direct support to a Senior Technical Project Manager and requires regular interaction with program management personnel, contracting staff, technical teams, and Government stakeholders.

This position requires a DoD TS/SCI which requires US citizenship for work on DoD contracts.

Application Deadline: April 13, 2026

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the Senior TPM in planning, coordinating, and executing assigned projects and taskings
• Assist in documenting and facilitating communication between cross-functional groups, capture and track requirements and action items
• Develop and maintain detailed project trackers, schedules, and work breakdown inputs to ensure timely execution
• Maintain integrated master schedule inputs and monitor milestone progress
• Track project scope, schedule, and risk items; elevate issues to Senior TPM as appropriate
• Prepare draft plans, assessments, executive summaries, and briefing materials in support of the SAF/OC mission
• Compile Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and assist in tracking performance metrics
• Support risk management efforts by documenting risks, mitigation strategies, and follow-up actions
• Schedule and document meetings, including agendas, minutes, and action items
• Support cross-functional coordination efforts across contracting, finance, security, and technical teams
• Archive and maintain acquisition documentation (PWS, IGCE, J&A, acquisition plans, contract modifications, approvals, RFPs, SOWs, DD Form 254, interagency agreements, etc.)
• Maintain version control of acquisition artifacts and ensure proper document governance
• Ensure documentation is properly stored in SharePoint or designated Government repositories
• Track signature routing and approval status for acquisition and program documentation
• Support milestone documentation across procurement phases
• Monitor suspense dates and track actions through completion to ensure accountability
• Provide regular status updates to leadership on project progress, outstanding actions, and emerging risks
• Use government provided Generative AI tools on a day-to-day basis to accelerate research, documentation, analysis, reporting, and problem solving. Continuously adapt to evolving AI capabilities and recommend improvements to processes and practices

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1–8 years of experience supporting DoW program or project management environments
• Experience supporting acquisition documentation and contract-related artifacts
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to operate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while supporting multiple concurrent efforts
• Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams and tracking actions to closure
• Proficiency with Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong communication skills

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience supporting executive-level reporting and briefing development
• Familiarity with SAF/OC, Air Force concepts development, digital modernization, or related mission areas
• PMP

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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is: $135,000—$180,000 USD

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).