--- title: 'Project Lead at TSTC' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/project-lead-tstc-annapolis-junction-nawjtsa1fs24' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # Project Lead at TSTC - **Company:** TSTC - **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD - **Compensation:** $155k–$170k - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-07-22 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/totalsystech/34dfb39c-d83f-4802-b421-468abe7d89cb ## Job description Who Are We? TSTC is an award-winning, Woman Owned, HUBZone certified Small Business providing services to federal intelligence, law enforcement, civilian and defense agencies. Built upon our Total Service - Total Commitment® cornerstone, TSTC takes pride in our commitment to delivering excellence. Total Service - Total Commitment® is our commitment to our employees, to our teams, and to our clients. What We're Looking For: TSTC is looking for a seasoned project lead with depth of knowledge in security engineering and governance technical domains. We need someone who is self-motivated, able to manage a geographically dispersed team of highly technical security engineers, and who loves problem solving. The ideal candidate combines project reporting and management with domain knowledge and is comfortable reporting to senior leadership. TSTC is looking for candidates for this Key Personnel position that meet or exceed the stated requirements;  are excited to join our team and willing to sign a binding letter of commitment; and can start 2 to 3 weeks after notification of contract award. Basic Qualifications/Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor’s Degree and 15 years of related security compliance experience - Must have a CISSP or a CISM - Provide guidance, management, and leadership for the following: - Maintenance of Authority to Operate (ATO) for IT Systems - Identification of IT Systems Current Security Postures, - Identification of the potential risk of future programs, designs and implementations of future programs related to the deployment of IT Systems, - Research, design, and engineer solutions to security requirements, and - Alternative analysis and recommendations - Document and submit status reports and invoice data - Review documentation deliverables for accuracy and correctness prior to final submission - Interface with and report up to government and TSTC senior leadership - Review and ensure security compliance deliverables are accurate and correct - Skilled in MS Office Suite - Work independently, proactively identify and complete tasks - Must have excellent English verbal and written skills - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple teams, stakeholders, and SMEs Security Clearance and Where You’ll Work - Candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive background investigation required to obtain a Government suitability determination. - Work will be performed in Annapolis Junction, Maryland or Colorado Springs, Colorado - This is a hybrid role with 4 days of work on site each week. - Travel 4-5 times per year for weeklong assignments. ## About TSTC ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Total Systems Technologies Corporation (TSTC) is a woman-owned, HUBZone-certified government contractor delivering professional services in cybersecurity, data analytics, intelligence, and program management to federal agencies. - **Entity Type**: Private – Bootstrapped (no external funding disclosed) - **Headquarters**: Arlington, Virginia, United States - **Founded**: 2002 - **Founders**: Christine Podracky (President & CEO), Mark Podracky (COO / CRO) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Federal government contracting – cybersecurity, risk management, data analytics, intelligence, program management, financial management, digital transformation - **Target customers**: U.S. Federal agencies (DHS, others) – B2G / Government - **Mission or purpose**: “Total Service – Total Commitment®” – a focus on customer value, quality, professionalism, continual improvement, and community investment. ## Products & Services TSTC offers professional services in the following areas: - **Cybersecurity & Risk Management**: Security assessments, compliance, and risk mitigation. - **Data Analytics and Visualization**: Turning data into actionable insights for decision-makers. - **Intelligence & Analysis**: Analytical support for national security and intelligence missions. - **Program & Acquisition Management**: Oversight and execution of complex government programs. - **Digital Transformation & Cloud Modernization**: Migrating legacy systems to modern cloud architectures. - **Financial Management & Internal Control**: Budgeting, accounting, and internal control services. All offerings are delivered as professional services (services-based, not proprietary software/hardware). ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not publicly available - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue described as “multi-million dollar business” (exact figure not publicly available) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not applicable (bootstrapped). Key certifications include SBA HUBZone, WOSB, ISO 9001, 14001, 20000‑1, 27001 (including cloud/privacy extensions), and CMMI‑SVC/DEV Maturity Level 3. - **Growth Signals**: Prime contractor to DHS since 2003; holds GSA MAS and OASIS+ contract vehicles; awarded “Platinum Award Winning Veteran’s Training Program”; Virginia Values Veterans certified. ## Competitive Advantages - **HUBZone & WOSB certifications** allow sole‑source contracts with federal agencies. - **Multiple ISO certifications** (quality, security, service management, privacy, environment) and **CMMI Level 3** (both services and development) demonstrate rigorous process maturity. - **Decades‑long institutional knowledge** of federal governance, policies, and working groups. - **Strong employee focus** and community involvement create high retention and expertise. ## Strategic Focus - Continual improvement of service quality and processes. - Deepening relationships with existing federal clients while leveraging HUBZone and WOSB status to win new contracts. - Expanding digital transformation and cloud modernization offerings. - Investing in employee development to maintain a highly skilled, cleared workforce. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Collaborative, supportive, and mission‑driven, with a focus on “Total Service – Total Commitment” extending to employees and communities. - **Work arrangements**: Hybrid, on‑site, and remote positions available (varies by contract/location). Locations include Washington, DC, Arlington/Reston/Springfield/Ashburn VA, Annapolis Junction MD, Colorado Springs CO. - **Benefits**: Competitive salaries, 401k with 3% match, annual and spot bonuses, flexible work arrangements, PTO plus holiday/wellness/birthday leave, medical/dental/vision, wellness programs, employee assistance program, training and development, performance reviews, tuition reimbursement. - **Veteran support**: Virginia Values Veterans certified, award‑winning veteran training program, veteran employee resource group, and proactive veteran/military spouse recruiting. - **Growth**: Clear advancement paths with training and upward mobility. ## Sources 1. [jobs.lever.co/totalsystech](https://jobs.lever.co/totalsystech) – Career listings (hybrid/on-site/remote details) 2. [totalsystech.com/who-we-are](https://totalsystech.com/who-we-are) – Company history, leadership, mission, certifications 3. [totalsystech.com/join-our-team](https://totalsystech.com/join-our-team) – Benefits, work environment, veteran programs 4. [totalsystech.com/learn-about-us](https://totalsystech.com/learn-about-us) – Service areas, certifications, company overview 5. 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