Project Manager with Security Clearance
Sherpa 6, Inc.Role Overview
Sherpa 6, Inc. is hiring a Project Manager with Security Clearance. This is a full-time role in Springfield. Part of Sherpa 6, Inc.'s Security hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
Salary Context
Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Manager-level Security roles is $140k-$180k (based on 15 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.
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Job Description
Travel Requirement: Up to 25% Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance required We are seeking a candidate that clearly demonstrates strong leadership and project execution skills to ensure project success in budget, scope, schedule and customer satisfaction. They have a track record as an effective communicator and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The candidate must demonstrate a commitment to ethics and integrity. They will have the ability to operate in a team environment that is diverse and possibly remote as well as collaborate across multiple business areas to accomplish Sherpa's goals. Primary Responsibilities: * Manage full life cycle of assigned projects
- Provide a single point of contact for assigned projects
- Interface with all stakeholders including Contracting, Financial, Legal, Security, Senior Staff, Executive Staff, Customers, End Users, Engineering, IT and Team Members
- Participate in Business Development activities including networking, program capture and proposal development
- Develop project artifacts including detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates (EACs), resource plans, and status reports based on contractual requirements
- Conduct project meetings virtually and/or in-person
- Perform project tracking and analysis
- Ensure adherence to quality standards
- Manage and review project deliverables
- Ensure all project contractual obligations are being satisfied
- Provides analytical guidance to project team * Recommend and/or direct the analysis and solutions of problems
- Perform staffing and workload forecasting
- Work with Project Controllers to satisfy project financial requirements Requirements * Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university in Engineering, Computer Science, Program Management or other related field
- Five (5) years of experience managing/supervising technical teams/projects related to the role
- Must be a US citizen
- Must pass a background check and drug screening
Preferred Qualifications: * PMP certification
- Ability to build trust and confidence with customers, engineers, technicians, program management, and product line management to achieve program and business objectives
- Demonstrate leadership by example, building trust and inspiring people through a shared vision where people feel valued, empowered, and fulfilled
- Ability to independently lead and support technical meetings with customers, teammates, program management and leadership
- Experience in systems engineering and/or software engineering
- Experience executing projects with Agile methodology
- Experience with DOD related contracts
- Experience with proposal effort coordination, including estimating, bidding, narrative writing, risk identification, and technical leadership
- Ability to grasp complex issues, independently formulate analysis and proposed solutions, lead people, manage complex activities, manage risks and opportunities, brief issues and represent the company well to the customer
- Background Screening/Check/Investigation:
- Successful completion of a background screening/check/investigation will/may be required as a condition of hire.
About Sherpa 6: At Sherpa 6 we love to solve problems and provide the best solutions for our customers. Our approach to a problem is to find a user-focused and design-driven solution that is simple yet functional and effective. We are a group of enthusiastic forward-thinkers who are excited to build amazing solutions with bleeding-edge technology. We hire people who are forward thinkers, passionate about what they do, love to collaborate and want to constantly learn. We enjoy what we do and we're not afraid to put the extra effort in to accomplish the mission; call us Sherpas. As a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, we know what it means to serve. We have made it our mission to be the leaders in solutions that protect and give our Warfighters the edge they need when put into harm's way. Background Screening/Check/Investigation: Successful completion of a background screening/check/investigation will/may be required as a condition of hire. ADA: Sherpa 6 will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act 1990. EEO/AA: Sherpa 6 does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/opportunity/affirmative action employer. Benefits: We offer a competitive benefits package, covering the cost of medical for you and your family; we also offer dental, vision, health and wellness benefits and a generous retirement savings plan. We believe that our employees can manage their workload and their personal life, therefore we extend a generous PTO policy. This allows our employees to balance their lives as they see fit. Salary Range The proposed salary range is reflective across all Sherpa 6 locations, years of experience, and skill levels. Salary negotiations will be based on a host of factors including but not limited to your geographic location, prior experience, relevant skills, education, and certifications. Salary Description $130,000-$160,000
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How do I apply for the Project Manager with Security Clearance position at Sherpa 6, Inc.?
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Where is the Project Manager with Security Clearance position at Sherpa 6, Inc. located?
This position is based in Springfield. Sherpa 6, Inc. has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Project Manager with Security Clearance at Sherpa 6, Inc. earn?
Sherpa 6, Inc. has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Project Manager with Security Clearance role at Sherpa 6, Inc. posted?
This role was posted on May 25, 2026 (31 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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