Project Manager II (Defense)

Location: Washington, DC, United States — Naval Research Laboratory; primarily office- and program-based with potential warehouse, shop-floor, vendor, and material-handling activities.

Salary: $90,000–$127,000 per year, depending on experience and location; eligible for an annual performance bonus and possible equity or incentive compensation.

Company

hirify.global provides defense-focused program and engineering support in a structured contracting environment.

What you will do

• Track assigned tasks, action items, milestones, deliverables, schedules, status reports, and program risks.
• Coordinate priorities and timelines across program management, engineering, procurement, logistics, and project control.
• Expedite materials, parts, and equipment by monitoring open orders, vendor issues, availability, and recovery plans.
• Support receiving, incoming inspection coordination, inventory accuracy, material movement, and delivery-log maintenance.
• Maintain program documentation and reporting while identifying process improvements and escalating critical delays.
• Ensure adherence to quality, security, ITAR, DFARS, and other applicable defense-contracting requirements.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required; Secret-level clearance may be required depending on program needs.
• High school diploma or equivalent; an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business, project management, or a related field is preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, inventory control, production support, or task/project coordination.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and experience with ERP, MRP, or inventory management systems.
• Strong organization, communication, problem-solving, prioritization, and collaboration skills.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting DoD, aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or government-contracting programs.
• Knowledge of ITAR, DFARS, FAR, bills of materials, technical drawings, AS9100, production schedules, or supply-chain risk mitigation.
• Experience with material kitting, receiving, warehouse operations, PMP, CAPM, or supply-chain certifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Stable work environment with flexible work schedules.
• ESOP participation and a 401(k) plan.
• Co-sponsored health plan and paid leave.
• Tuition reimbursement and additional benefits.
• Employment is contingent on a background check, security investigation, and drug screening.