Principal Technical Project Manager

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™

ASRC Federal Technology Solutions LLC is seeking an experienced Principal Project Manager with a strong background in software development lifecycles to support the U.S. Army Contracting Command (ACC) Chief Information Officer (CIO) G6 at Redstone Arsenal, AL. The Principal Project Manager will lead complex technical projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure successful delivery of applications and tools that meet mission requirements.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, and manage all phases of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, and sustainment.
• Work closely with technical teams, stakeholders, and customers to define project scope, objectives, timelines, risk mitigations, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and resource allocations using Agile, or hybrid methodologies as appropriate.
• Ensure project activities and deliverables align with DoD, Army, and ACC policies, standards, and governance requirements.
• Facilitate communication across functional groups, ensuring timely updates, escalation of risks, and resolution of issues.
• Create and maintain project data in ticketing systems such as JIRA.
• Oversee quality assurance practices, including test strategy development, acceptance criteria validation, and readiness reviews.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to integrate compliance activities, support RMF processes, and ensure solutions meet security standards.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and deliver clear, consistent status reporting to leadership and customers.
• Support continuous improvement by analyzing project performance and recommending enhancements to processes and workflows.
• Prompt Engineering support for PMO
• Assist in departmental metric reporting and project scheduling.
• Need to recognize project types outside of software development (e.g. multimedia, governance)
• Aide in G6/CIO presentations and strategic communications

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience managing technical or software development projects.
• Demonstrated expertise with at least one full software development lifecycles and modern development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, hybrid).
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with varied stakeholder groups and technical needs.
• Strong understanding of IT system development, integration concepts, and enterprise-level solution delivery.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with developers, analysts, engineers, and customers.
• Excellent communication, documentation, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required.

Desired/Additional Experience

• Experience supporting DoD or federal IT programs.
• Familiarity with RMF, STIG processes, or cybersecurity-focused project management.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 platforms, SharePoint, Power Platform, or similar enterprise systems.
• Experience with Palantir Foundry/Slate
• Agile or Scrum certifications (e.g., PMI-ACP, CSM, SAFe Agile).

Clearance Level

Must possess and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or another technical field. A degree in Project Management will also be considered. Advanced degree is a plus.
Work Environment and Physical Demands

This role is 100% on site at Redstone Arsenal, AL. Normal office environment with standard physical requirements for computer-based work.

Why ASRC?

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation, we are inspired by the Iñupiat culture. We embrace stewardship and the idea of using every resource effectively; teamwork when striving to achieve goals and building a collaborative environment; integrity in adhering to high moral principles and professional standards; respect in welcoming and regarding the differing opinions, experiences, rights and traditions of others; accountability in that we meet our commitments and take responsibility for our results; and continuous improvement, always striving to make things better, raising the bar and staying humble.

Advantages of Working at ASRC Federal:

• Purpose-Driven Careers: Join a company recognized as a:
• Certified Great Place to Work
• Military Times' Best for Vets Employer
• Military.com's Top 25 Veteran Employer

Comprehensive Benefits:

• Insurance Coverage: Comprehensive plans for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term/long-term disability
• Paid Leave: Inclusive policies for bereavement, military obligations, and parental needs, along with 11 paid holidays annually
• Retirement Savings: A 401(k) plan with a generous company match and immediate vesting to help secure your financial future
• Incentives: Employee referral bonuses to reward you for helping grow the ASRC Federal Family

Learning and Development:

• • After 90 days of employment, regular full-time employees are eligible for our professional development program. This includes annual funding for:
  • Pursuing Associate's, Bachelor's, or Graduate Degrees
  • Obtaining industry-standard professional certifications
  • Participating in professional certificate programs
  • Covering registration fees for professional conferences

Centers of Excellence: We established the Centers of Excellence to build, leverage and grow our technological capabilities, best practices and offer professional development for our technical teams. They contain many Communities of Practice which are forums that offer a platform to share ideas, best practices, innovations, and to collaborate with technical peers.

Embark on a career with ASRC Federal Technology Solutions LLC , where your growth, purpose, and well-being are at the forefront of what we do!

Data Management: Applications will be reviewed in intervals. The first 10 candidates will be considered, followed by subsequent groups of 10.

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.