Technical Project Manager

Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country’s most challenging technical problems. All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship. Riverside Research is seeking dynamic, strategic, operational, and growth focused Project Managers focused on providing innovative solutions to the Defense and Intelligence Communities for our Beavercreek office.The ideal candidates will have a sharp business mind, be an excellent leader, have technical credentials and the proven ability to manage technical staff to produce cutting edge solutions. Ultimately, you are motivated by the desire to deliver critical solutions achieving mission impact and nurture your team’s success.Establish and maintain effective customer relationships with a variety of stakeholdersCollaborate with the government customer and technical leads to develop long-term strategies and prioritize near-term taskingCultivate and maintain collaborative relationships with government and contract mission partners across the intelligence community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD)Execute with minimal oversight program management duties that include, but are not limited to, managing day-to-day operations, maintaining work plans and timelines, tracking and projecting program spending, preparing status reports/briefs, and ensuring program status is communicated to all stakeholdersWork closely with the customer, cross-functional teams, and assigned engineers to plan and develop scope, deliverables, resources, work plan, budget, and scheduleManage subcontracting, consulting, and procurement activities for assigned programsAssess program issues and develop resolutions to meet schedule, quality, and customer goalsIdentify and capture new growth opportunities to expand business portfolio and technical offeringsOther duties as assignedActive TS clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCIBachelor’s degree or higher in a technical or business field8+ years of DoD/IC experience with at least 3 years in program/project managementDemonstrated experience creating and presenting reports, briefings, and program related information to a variety of government and internal stakeholdersExperience managing complex projects, short deadlines, and competing prioritiesExperience managing financials across a variety of projects and contractsDemonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and ability to work independently and as a team playerExcellent communication, problem-solving, time-management, leadership, and organizational skillsDesired Qualifications:Active TS with SCI eligibility within the last 2 years (able to obtain CI Poly) OR Active TS/SCI CI PolyTechnical background in materials research, DEW/CDEW, software development or a similar related areaExperience identifying and executing on-contract growth opportunitiesExperience building and growing business with DoD/IC customersEntrepreneurial spirit with demonstrated expertise driving and building new product linesExperience in proposal development processProject Management Professional (PMP) certificationExperience with DARPA, AFRL, and NGA government customer such as is a plus$101,800- $170,000 This represents the typical compensation range for this position based on experience, location and other factors. Riverside Research Institute is a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, where service to our customers and support of our staff is our overall mission. Riverside is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. Riverside offers comprehensive compensation and benefit packages to our employees.Riverside bases its employment decisions solely on technical experience, qualifications and other job-related criteria related to our organizational purpose as a not-for-profit company, and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran’s status or any other status legally protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.

Created: 2025-10-10