Principal Project Manager

Position is contingent upon contract award and funding.

Entarian is seeking an experienced Principal Project Manager to assist in leading the execution of a complex space mission operations capability supporting DoD mission requirements. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience managing large-scale technical programs involving space systems, ground infrastructure, mission operations, communications networks, or enterprise IT capabilities.

The selected candidate will provide project leadership across engineering, operations, cybersecurity, integration, and mission support functions.

This role will assist in overseeing the planning, execution, integration, operational readiness, and sustainment of a mission-focused capability designed to provide resilient, scalable, and secure comms provisioning and data transport with operational support across distributed environments.

The Principal Project Manager will serve as a project leader supporting the Executive Program Manager in leading the technical execution, operational performance, customer objectives, and contractual commitments while leading a multidisciplinary team supporting mission success.

Responsibilities Include, But Not Limited To

• Providing project leadership and oversight for complex space operations and mission support capability.
• Assisting in leading multidisciplinary teams consisting of program managers, engineers, operations personnel, cybersecurity professionals, and technical subject matter experts.
• Managing project execution across the full life-cycle, including requirements development, design, integration, testing, deployment, operational transition, and sustainment.
• Establishing and maintaining project management processes including integrated master schedules, risk management, resource planning, performance metrics, and executive reporting.
• Serving alongside the Executive Program Manager as an interface between government customers, mission partners, technical teams, and corporate leadership.
• Coordinating execution across systems engineering, network operations, infrastructure deployment, cybersecurity, and mission support activities.
• Overseeing operational readiness activities, including procedures, processes, staffing, training, and transition activities required to support mission operations.
• Identifying program risks, technical challenges, schedule impacts, and resource constraints; developing mitigation strategies and drive resolution.
• Collaborating to ensure technical execution remains aligned with mission requirements, cybersecurity objectives, and contractual obligations.
• Managing contract deliverables, customer communications, program reviews, and performance reporting.
• Assisting in developing and presenting executive-level briefings, status reports, and program updates to senior leadership and government stakeholders as needed.
• Overseeing effective program governance, operational rhythms, and continuous improvement processes.

Salary range

$142,000.00 - $177,000.00

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Top Secret / SCI eligible security clearance.
• Minimum ten (10) years of experience managing complex defense, space, communications, information technology, or mission operations projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, engineering, or related technical discipline. (Equivalent experience may be considered.)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex projects involving multiple technical disciplines and stakeholder groups.
• Experience managing projects through development, integration, deployment, and operational sustainment phases.
• Experience working directly with government customers, military personnel, and technical stakeholders.
• Experience managing technical teams supporting mission-critical environments.
• Strong understanding of space systems, ground operations, data transport architectures, communications systems, or enterprise infrastructure environments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior government leaders, technical teams, and executive stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, and Outlook.
• Ability to travel approximately 25% to support customer locations, mission partner engagements, and operational activities.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting Space Systems Command, Department of Defense, or intelligence community programs.
• Experience managing Network Operations Centers (NOC), Mission Operations Centers (MOC), satellite ground systems, or space mission support environments.
• Experience supporting space data transport, communications architectures, or distributed mission systems.
• Experience transitioning developmental or prototype capabilities into operational environments.
• Experience overseeing operational processes, procedures, and governance frameworks for new mission capabilities.
• Experience with Agile development, DevSecOps, systems engineering, or modern infrastructure delivery practices.

About Us

Formed through the strategic union of Sev1Tech and ERT, Entarian is a premier provider of mission-critical engineering and technology solutions. Founded on a legacy of excellence dating back to 1993, Entarian is a product of an evolved and fully diversified engineering and federal technology leader.

From deep space to defense and civilian missions, Entarian delivers secure, mission-aligned digital solutions that drive national resilience and operational effectiveness. We don't just support modernization; we define it.

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Entarian is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.