Project Manager

MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.

 

Project Manager – VA National Acquisition Center (Hybrid, Golden CO)

Location: Golden, CO (Hybrid – VA National Acquisition Center)
Position Title: Project Manager
Clearance: Ability to obtain Public Trust
Employment Type: Full‑time
Salary: $130,000-$150,000

 

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead sustainment, modernization, and enhancement activities for the VA National Acquisition Center Contract Management (NAC CM) system. This role oversees delivery of database, application, and security services in alignment with federal IT governance standards and strict SLA requirements.

The Project Manager will serve as the primary liaison to VA leadership and ensure high‑quality, timely execution across all technical and operational workstreams.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the VA Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)
• Manage project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and resource assignments
• Coordinate activities across SQL/database, application development, and security teams
• Oversee SLA compliance, including maintaining 98% system availability
• Lead weekly status meetings and produce monthly performance reports
• Maintain and manage risk logs, mitigation plans, and issue tracking
• Coordinate release cycles, sprint planning, and backlog prioritization
• Support quarterly database performance and utilization reporting
• Ensure optional CLIN activities do not impact primary CLIN SLA performance

 

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience supporting federal IT programs
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (mandatory)
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance

 

Additional Desired Skills

• Strong understanding of federal IT governance and compliance
• Experience managing multi‑disciplinary technical teams
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and reporting skills
• Proven ability to manage complex schedules and competing priorities

 

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.