Project Lead

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Set of X is led by industry veterans who see government contracting as a good community with plenty of opportunity to go around. With a shared desire to give back, grow the community, and do great work, the Set of X team is building an elite group of engineers with a strong sense of shared responsibility and ownership

Because who you work with matters.
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The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with technical teams and government stakeholders. Experience using JIRA or similar project management and task-tracking tools is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day project activities and coordinate across technical and non-technical teams.
• Track project schedules, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and action items.
• Manage and maintain project tasks, workflows, and reporting in JIRA.
• Develop and maintain program documentation.
• Coordinate priorities and ensure tasks are assigned, tracked, and completed on schedule.
• Serve as a primary point of coordination between the customer, project team, leadership, and supporting organizations.
• Support requirements tracking
• Coordinate with technical leads and subject matter experts without requiring hands-on technical expertise.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure information is current and accessible.
• Support planning for new initiatives, changes in scope, staffing requirements, and project priorities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 10 years of experience leading or coordinating projects in a government, defense, intelligence, or technology environment.
• Experience managing project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and competing priorities.
• Demonstrated experience using JIRA for project, task, workflow, or issue tracking.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with technical teams, customers, and senior leadership.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Total Compensation Package 

We offer a comprehensive compensation package designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Our competitive base salary is complemented by an extensive benefits program, including: 

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Peace of mind with financial protection for you and your loved ones. 
• 401(k) Plan: No personal investment required to benefit from a generous employer contribution, allowing you to maximize your take-home pay. 
• Paid Time Off: Enjoy time away from work to recharge. 
• Technology Refresh: Upgrade your devices regularly, or opt for a year-end bonus if you don’t need new tech. 
• Training and Professional Development: A $5,250 annual budget for ongoing education, certifications, and professional memberships. Or use this annual benefit to repay a student loan tax-free. 

For a full overview of our benefits, please visit our benefits tab. 

Salary Range: $130,000 - $180,000

Additional Perks and Benefits 

• Stock Plan: Become an equity owner with a yearly stock grant—let's build the future together. 
• Flex Leave and Exchange Plan: Take up to 8 weeks off for a strong work-life balance or sell back unused time for double the value! 
• Virtual Office Compensation: Monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet services. 
• Fringe Benefit Mall: Choose from perks like Uber rides, a beer of the month club, Amazon Prime, and Hello Fresh—whatever suits you best! 
• Profit-Sharing Cash Bonus: Share in the company’s success with an end-of-year cash bonus. 
• Referral Bonus: Help us grow by bringing in top talent and earn a bonus for each successful referral.