Project Management Specialist

## Overview Tharros combines extensive cyber defense knowledge with the world’s preeminent vulnerability expertise to identify and defend against attacks before they become problems. Working at mission speed, we harden mission systems faster and secure them for longer, so agencies never lose the mission edge. Tharros lifts the veil of enterprise cybersecurity to detect zero days before they affect you, enabling mission maneuverability and the confidence to move missions forward. In the ever-evolving realm of cyberspace, we are dedicated to becoming the paramount defender in the 5th warfighting domain. By pioneering innovative security solutions and fostering an environment of continuous learning and vigilance, we aim to protect the interests of our nation’s security. Our commitment to excellence in cybersecurity will establish new benchmarks, transforming the digital landscape into a secure and thriving frontier for future generations. **Tharros. See Everything. Secure Anything.** *Tharros is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.* ## Description Tharros is seeking a Project Management Specialist to support the NAWCAD Cyber Warfare Department. This role leads high-visibility project management and program analysis activities that help control schedule, cost, risk, quality, requirements, and reporting for cyber warfare, cyber resiliency, business operations, training, acquisition, facilities, RDT&E, test and evaluation, and sustainment support. The Project Management Specialist, Senior handles complex or mission-critical project controls assignments and may guide junior or journeyman project staff. This position works closely with program leadership, technical teams, business operations personnel, and Government counterparts supporting NAWCAD, NAVAIR, PMAs, PAEs, DoN/DoW entities, and the Fleet. - Lead organizational studies, evaluations, process reviews, and project controls activities for assigned mission areas. - Design, refine, and maintain systems, procedures, and management processes that improve project execution. - Analyze requirements, status, budgets, schedules, risks, dependencies, and performance data for high-visibility projects. - Lead management, technical, or business case analyses and present findings to program leadership. - Collect, organize, interpret, and validate data related to aircraft, weapon, project acquisition, or product programs. - Track program and project status, schedules, action items, dependencies, risks, and corrective actions. - Prepare and review operations manuals, procedures manuals, reports, briefings, and management materials. - Coordinate with technical, acquisition, business operations, training, program management, and customer teams to resolve project issues. - Support recurring program reviews, working groups, status meetings, and leadership briefings. - Guide junior or journeyman project staff on trackers, reports, data calls, project documentation, and quality expectations. - Identify schedule, cost, quality, or execution risks and recommend practical corrective actions. ## Requirements - Active Top Secret clearance. - 10+ years of experience performing work related to the labor category functional description, and a MA or MS degree in a relevant subject or discipline - at least three of the ten years within the last five years; or a BA or BS degree in a relevant subject or discipline with at least fifteen years of experience, at least three of the fifteen years within the last five years. - Or a BA or BS degree plus five years of additional experience may be accepted in place of the MA or MS degree; general substitutions do not satisfy the specialized experience requirement. - Exper…