Manufacturing, Engineering Services

Staff Security Project Manager

Washington, DCOnsiteFull TimeStaff$105,000–$180,000 /yrPosted 15 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

U.S. Person
PMP
Smartsheet
Jira
AI platforms
document control
change management
QA/QC governance
vendor sourcing
RFP

Nice to have

enterprise security systems
access control
video
intercom
radio
visitor management

Role summary

CHAOS Industries, a defense technology company specializing in Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), is seeking a Staff Security Project Manager to establish and lead a new PMO within the Security Business Operations team. This role will own security projects across all company locations, reporting to the Director of Security Business Operations. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes initiative, and possesses strong project management, vendor management, and stakeholder communication skills. Responsibilities include managing project schedules, budgets, documentation, vendor sourcing, and cross-functional collaboration. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, PMP certification, and experience with Smartsheet, Jira, and AI platforms, preferably within the defense industry.

CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and stay ahead of evolving threats. CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised a total of $1 billion in funding from leading investors, including 8VC, Accel, and Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and London. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com.Role Overview:This is the first role in the door for a brand-new PMO within Security Business Operations, and the Staff Security Project Manager will put their stamp on process creation at CHAOS. The role owns security projects across all CHAOS locations and reports to the Director of Security Business Operations. We are looking for top talent who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can dive in, and takes charge.Responsibilities:

Own project schedules, plans, and budgets, including tracking status and spend.

Develop project charters, plans, communications, and other project documents.

Lead vendor sourcing, including producing RFPs, evaluating vendor proposals, and managing purchase and change orders.

Review contract requirements and progress and coordinate contractors on scheduling.

Attend new build kickoff site visits to identify challenges and opportunities for systems technology implementation.

Manage stakeholder and executive communications.

Maintain RAID logs.

Produce weekly status reports for stakeholders.

Facilitate CHAOS Stakeholder meetings.

Collaborate across teams and departments, including IT, and partner with other project managers to create a cohesive network of project management and keep projects on schedule.

Coordinate across multiple time zones.

Travel: up to 20%.

Minimum Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person

Bachelor’s degree

Active PMP

Track record owning multiple concurrent projects from initiation through closure, including project charters, schedules, plans, budgets, and project documentation

Experience leading vendor sourcing and contracting, including RFPs, proposal evaluation, and purchase and change orders

Experience overseeing design consultants, integrators, and contractors through construction administration, commissioning, and handover

Strong budget and stakeholder management, including status reporting and executive communication

Experience with document control, change management, and QA/QC governance

Proficiency in Smartsheet and Jira, and familiarity with different AI platforms

Military or defense industry experience

Ability to obtain a security clearance

Preferred Requirements:

Experience with enterprise security systems, including access control, video, intercom, radio, and visitor management

Experience delivering projects across international sites and time zones

Active security clearance

Works autonomously

Extreme ownership

Why CHAOS?

Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company

Additional benefits: 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more

Our Perks: Free daily lunch while you're working onsite, fully-stocked kitchen, unlimited PTO, casual dress code

Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses

Team Growth: 500+ employees and counting across 5 global offices

Salary Range: $105,000 - 180,000

The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.

Recruiting Agencies: CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach. Unsolicited submissions will not be reviewed or compensated.

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