Project Lead (5805) (TS/SCI) (Tampa, FL)

SMX is seeking a Project Lead, ICARUS PMO (CENTCOM/SOCOM) to act as the local company representative supporting personnel embedded within CENTCOM and SOCOM organizations for LEIA. The role serves as the day-to-day interface between Government Requirements Owners, supported employees, and company management to ensure mission requirements, staffing needs, and customer expectations remain aligned.

The Project Lead provides operational oversight of assigned personnel, supports issue resolution, facilitates communication, and identifies emerging requirements requiring management attention.

This is a full-time onsite position in Tampa, FL.

Responsibilities & Essential Duties

• Serve as the primary day-to-day liaison between Government Requirements Owners, assigned personnel, and company leadership.
• Conduct regular engagement with government stakeholders to monitor customer satisfaction and identify emerging mission requirements.
• Support assigned employees by addressing operational concerns, facilitating communication, and helping remove obstacles impacting performance.
• Monitor workforce staffing, coverage, and personnel issues and communicate concerns to company leadership.
• Assist with onboarding, integration, and mentorship of newly assigned personnel.
• Coordinate project updates, staffing actions, and customer feedback between the government and Portfolio Director.
• Track action items, requirements, and operational priorities to ensure timely resolution and follow-through.
• Support contract execution by identifying risks, personnel gaps, and customer concerns requiring escalation.
• Prepare reports, briefings, and summaries for portfolio leadership and government stakeholders as required.
• Maintain awareness of command priorities and communicate changes impacting personnel or contract performance.
• Required Skills and Experience
• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Combatant Command, Joint Staff, or Special Operations organizations.
• Experience serving as a liaison between government stakeholders, senior leadership, and geographically dispersed teams.
• Demonstrated experience leading personnel, coordinating operational activities, and supporting mission-critical environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to brief senior military and civilian leaders.
• Experience supporting workforce management, customer engagement, and operational problem resolution.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and collaboration tools.
• Ability to work on-site in the Tampa, Florida area and travel occasionally as required.
• Previous experience supporting USCENTCOM, USSOCOM, or other Combatant Command headquarters organizations.
• Background in command and control (C2), knowledge management, information management, or operational planning.
• Desired Qualifications
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Emergency Management, Project Management, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Agile, or similar professional certification.
• Experience supporting joint exercises, coalition operations, and multinational partner engagements.
• Prior military service, particularly within Special Operations Forces, Joint, or Combatant Command environments.
• Experience developing executive-level briefings, dashboards, and performance reporting products.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with government customers, military leaders, and contractor personnel.
• Application Deadline: November 30, 2026
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• The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.
• The proposed salary for this position is: $150,000 — $160,000 USD
• At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.
• We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.
• SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.
• Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.
• SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).