Project Manager (Technical)

Riverside Research Institute•Greenville, TX

About The Position

Riverside Research is an independent national security nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest, providing high-end technical services, R&D, and prototype solutions. All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. citizenship. The Project Manager (Technical), described in the responsibilities as a Program Integrator, will advance intelligence capabilities by integrating technologies into the Network Centric Collaborative Targeting (NCCT) program. The role leads contractor and vendor efforts to plan, develop, test, and deploy software and system capabilities into the NCCT network. It translates requirements from GIISR, user communities, and MAJCOMs into a capability roadmap aligned with COCOM CONOPs and requirements, while coordinating with external stakeholders and prospective industry partners. The position advises the government program manager on technical progress, budgets, and schedules; supports contract-document development and proposal evaluations; and applies data engineering and modern software architecture knowledge to system integration. It requires independent problem-solving and travel as needed for technical planning meetings and program activities. The general position overview also describes project-stream prioritization, budget analysis, resource allocation, coordination across organizational functions, monitoring of technical work, and personnel management.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance, or ability to immediately obtain a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
Bachelor’s degree or professional certification in Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
At least 8 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree, 6 years with a master’s degree, or 3 years with a PhD; equivalent experience is also accepted.
Experience leading small technical, project-focused, or integrated product teams (IPTs).
Recent experience (within the last 5 years) working with operational intelligence systems.
Proven experience applying data engineering concepts, including messaging/event-streaming frameworks such as Kafka or NATS and API integration.
Familiarity with modern software and network architectures, including containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift.
Understanding of DoD interoperability and data standards, such as UCI and JICD standards.
Experience with requirements development and program management support activities in a DoD environment.
Familiarity with applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to intelligence and targeting problems.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to travel as required for technical planning meetings and program activities.

Responsibilities

Lead contractor and vendor efforts in planning, developing, testing, and deploying new software and system capabilities into the NCCT network.
Provide technical analysis and recommendations to translate requirements from GIISR, user communities, and MAJCOMs into a capability roadmap aligned with COCOM CONOPs and requirements.
Coordinate technical efforts with external stakeholders, including I2SPO, NIOC, DTCWC, AOCO, and NIFE, to build collaborative relationships and integrate emerging technologies.
Conduct outreach to prospective industry partners and organize technical exchange meetings among the government program office, prime vendors, and technology providers.
Advise the government program manager on project progress and ensure technical goals, budgets, and schedules are met.
Assist the government program manager in authoring contract documents, including PWS, SOW, and Bills of Material.
Perform detailed technical evaluations of contractor proposals.
Apply data engineering and modern software architecture expertise to advise on system integration and ensure alignment with emerging standards.
Independently solve complex integration challenges and drive projects forward without constant oversight.
Travel as required to attend technical planning meetings and support program activities.
Oversee and prioritize the project stream in coordination with internal customers, including defining projects and business requirements.
Provide budget analysis, allocate resources, and coordinate project activities across organizational functional areas.
Assign and monitor technical personnel’s work to ensure project steps align with business objectives, timelines, and budgets.
Monitor reliability and internal issues arising from projects.
Select, develop, and evaluate personnel to support efficient function operations.