Research Project Manager

The Swift Group

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College Park, MD on site Until 8/21/2026 5+ years exp First posted May 25, 2026 Last posted May 25, 2026
Job description
Swift is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe.

We are seeking a Research Project Manager in College Park, MD to support a mission-driven research program. This role is responsible for the successful execution of contract cost, schedule, and performance, while serving as the primary interface between government stakeholders and internal teams.

Responsibilities:
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for the Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), Government Program Manager, and contractor leadership
  • Oversee and manage contract performance, including cost, schedule, and technical execution
  • Support program efforts across cost management, schedule estimation and tracking, risk management, requirements analysis, and quality assurance
  • Direct technical resources and communicate program progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders
  • Prepare, review, and present technical documentation and program status updates
  • Provide recommendations to development teams on technical and programmatic requirements
  • Develop solutions to meet technical and programmatic objectives
  • Draft statements of work (SOWs) from government requirements
  • Coordinate with researchers to develop and execute research project plans
  • Analyze and present forecasts, including financial, schedule, and performance data
  • Prepare and deliver monthly program status reviews and briefings to Government PMs
  • Participate in outreach activities (e.g., symposia, technical events)
  • Collaborate across Government and Contractor teams to address urgent program challenges
  • Develop financial plans and support budget execution for research programs
  • Monitor contract-level financial and technical performance and provide recommendations based on actuals vs. plan

Requirements:
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Program or Project Manager supporting research programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
At least 1 year of experience in:
  • Requirements analysis
  • Resource allocation
  • Project costing
  • Deliverable tracking
  • Schedule and financial monitoring
  • Reporting
  • Experience managing cost, schedule, and performance across complex programs
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to interface with technical teams and senior leadership
Familiarity with:
  • Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
  • Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
  • DoD 5000 series
  • Intelligence Community Directive (ICD 801)
The Swift Group and Subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Pay Range: $49,996.80 - $290,004.00
Pay ranges are a general guideline and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, work experience, education, certifications, Federal Government contract labor categories, and contract wage rates. 
At The Swift Group and Subsidiaries, you will receive comprehensive benefits including but not limited to: healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, education, and time off benefits. 

About this role

Summary

Manage research project execution, technical and financial performance, stakeholder communication, and compliance.

Job title

Research Project Manager

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

software

Location requirements

College Park, MD; remote not specified

Salary

$50k–$290k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

contract managementrequirements analysiscost managementschedule trackingrisk management

Preferred skills

FARDFARSDoD 5000ICD 801

Specializations

research programscontract managementcost schedule performancefederal acquisition regulationrequirements analysis
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

College Park, MD, USA

On-site City
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