Junior Project Manager

Junior Project Manager - War Data Platform

Everforth ECS is seeking a Junior Project Manager to work in the National Capital Region covering the Pentagon, Falls Church, and Fairfax. Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.

About the War Data Platform (WDP)

The War Data Platform (WDP) is a key initiative within the U.S. Department of War's (DoW) AI-First strategy. The WDP separates business and financial data from operational warfighting data, aiming to accelerate the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) on the battlefield. The WDP extends to Unclassified, Secret, and Top Secret environments, and supports collaboration between Combatant Commands, Joint Staff directorates, Senior Executive Service leaders, and operational analysts.

Responsibilities

The Junior Project Manager supports program planning, coordination, and reporting activities across the WDP Core Integration Task Order. This role contributes to the disciplined execution of Government-facing deliverables, procurement workflows, and schedule tracking functions under the guidance of Senior Project Managers. You will develop foundational federal program management skills by supporting:

• Monthly Status Report preparation
• Project Management Plan maintenance
• Kick-Off Meeting coordination
• Procurement documentation activities that sustain program visibility, audit readiness, and consistent execution across assigned Task Order activities.

Key activities include:

• Supporting planning, coordination, and execution of program activities in alignment with Government objectives and reporting requirements.
• Assisting with the development and maintenance of the Project Management Plan by supporting updates to schedules, task descriptions, milestones, and documentation artifacts.
• Supporting Task Order Kick-Off Meetings by preparing draft agendas, staffing inputs, briefing materials, and meeting documentation.
• Assisting with the preparation of Monthly Status Reports by compiling task progress updates, schedule inputs, personnel status information, purchasing activity summaries, and cost tracking data.
• Supporting purchasing and procurement processes by preparing and tracking Requests to Initiate Purchase and Consents to Purchase, organizing supporting documentation, and monitoring approval status.
• Maintaining logs tracking milestones, action items, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Supporting Quarterly Program Management Review preparation by compiling execution data and draft briefing content.
• Coordinating with Senior Project Managers to resolve task-level issues and escalate risks or delays as required.
• Maintaining organized program documentation repositories supporting traceability and audit readiness.
• Applying structured project coordination practices to support schedule visibility, reporting accuracy, and consistent execution across assigned program activities.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Current Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, project management, information technology, or a closely related field, or equivalent combination of education and demonstrated work experience in a program coordination or administrative support role within a federal or defense contracting environment.
• Demonstrated experience supporting the preparation and maintenance of program management documentation, including schedules, milestone logs, action item trackers, and deliverable matrices, in alignment with Government contract requirements and established reporting timelines.
• Familiarity with federal procurement coordination activities, including demonstrated ability to prepare, track, and organize Requests to Initiate Purchase, Consents to Purchase, and associated supporting documentation within Government-directed approval workflows.
• Proven ability to compile and organize task progress updates, schedule status inputs, personnel status data, and cost tracking information for use in Monthly Status Reports and other Government-facing reporting artifacts.
• Proficiency with collaboration and document management platforms such as Microsoft SharePoint, Confluence, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft Office productivity tools.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Highly developed interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.

Desired Skills

• Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility.
• Active pursuit of or completed Project Management Institute (PMI) Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification, or enrollment in a recognized project management training program.
• Familiarity with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or Agile delivery concepts.
• Experience supporting Government Kick-Off Meetings, Integrated Program Reviews, or equivalent executive-level coordination events.
• Familiarity with federal contracting documentation requirements.
• Prior internship, academic project, or entry-level work experience supporting a defense, intelligence community, or federal agency program.

About Everforth ECS

Everforth ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Everforth ECS is the federal segment of Everforth, a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies. Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.

We Value

• Attracting and developing top talent and high-performing teams
• Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven

Meet the challenge. Make a difference with Everforth ECS!

Key skills/competency

• Project Management
• Program Coordination
• Federal Procurement
• Microsoft Office Suite
• SharePoint
• Agile Methodologies
• Risk Management
• Communication Skills
• Documentation Management
• Security Clearance