**Check out this NEW Opportunity with Axient!** SEG, an Astrion company, is seeking a **Project Lead** to add to our excellent Modeling and Simulation Development team in **Columbia, MD** . Come join our team and be a part of something big, something important, and something rewarding! SEG is an industry leader in the development and implementation of advanced simulation software solutions for our customer, the United States NAVY and Missile Defense Agency, which include high fidelity radar simulation systems, Air and missile defense threat engineering, analysis and Combat, and radar and missile systems engineering and analysis. SEG has developed and implemented a large number of solutions, which are crucial and critical to the warfighter with the mission of improving essential, and time-sensitive decision-making capabilities while protecting and defending our country. Some of the many solutions SEG has developed include: + Navy ballistic and cruise missile systems analysis + Naval surface and airborne radar systems, R&D and analysis + Advances signal processing, tracking and waveform generation + Software solution design engineering and development **What you will do...** This position is responsible for leading small software development projects. Project Leads are responsible for the definition and efficient and timely execution of software development projects. Additionally, in this position the candidate will be responsible for the development of CMMI Level 3 compliance processes and associated documentation as well as DoD mandated Cyber compliance requirement for the delivery of software products. SEG is a relaxed, fun, highly dynamic and fast-paced environment of professionals that encourages speed and efficiency while maintaining product quality and consistency. **Skills you will need...** **Required Skills:** + Security Clearance: Eligible to obtain Secret, active and transferable clearance preferred + The candidate must be a US citizen and have a background that would permit the U.S. Department of Defense to issue a Secret clearance (refer to: http://www.dss.mil/disco/indus\_disco\_Intrim.html ) + PMP certification + 5+ years of experience developing Quality Assurance plan in support of CMMI appraisals + 5+ years of experience with CMMI version 3 processes + Experience leading internal CMMI audits **Additional Skills** : + Experience working within an Agile development team **Key responsibilities are the following:** + Develop and implement processes compliant to CMMI Level 3 + Develop and maintain the required CMMI Level 3 artifacts + Develop and implement processes compliant to DoD Cybersecurity Standards + Develop and maintain the required DoD Cybersecurity Standards artifacts + Develop a plan for the definition, execution and delivery of a software product + Monitor the progress of the software development team with respect to the plan and facilitate communication between the development team and the stakeholders + Participate in Agile style development ceremonies such as Daily Standups, Sprint Planning and Sprint Reviews + Quickly adapt to new technologies and skill as required. \#CJ APPLY HERE (https://careers-axient.icims.com/jobs/6117/project-lead/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-336025105) Applicants for positions which require a US government security clearance or access must meet eligibility requirements that most often include US citizenship. This company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or are a disabled veteran, and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application as a result of your disability, you have the right to receive assistance by calling us directly at 256-650-6263 orclick here (help@axientcorp.com?subject=Application%20Help) to reach us by email. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other federal, state, or locally protected class. Axient LLC is a federal government contractor and must adhere to applicable safety and legal requirements, protocols, and compliance regulations as required by federal laws and governing agencies. **Job ID** _2025-6117_ **Category** _Engineering - General | All Other_ **\# of Openings** _1_ **Location : Location** _US-MD-Columbia_ **Type** _Regular, Full-Time_ **Minimum Education Requirement** _High School_ **Minimum Experience Requirement, Years** _5+ years_ **Clearance Requirement** _Secret_