Project Manager (PM)

$151,000 - $251,000/Yr

Maxar Technologies - Reston, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Reston, VA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

Maxar has an immediate need for an experienced Project Manager (PM) with strong people, financial and organizational skills and business acumen to join our team at a customer-site in Reston, VA. In this role, you will lead a large and experienced team of professionals in support of a mission with high visibility and high impact efforts. To be qualified you must be a US Citizen and must have an active TS/SCI. CI Poly highly desired. In this role as the full-time on-site PM, you will manage a large Task Order (TO) in support of a hard target mission. This technically and contractually complex TO requires a PM with significant experience managing diverse teams of direct employees and subcontractors. You will work on-site with your customer, so great interpersonal and communication skills are a must. You will be responsible for the successful management of various projects while working with customers, subcontractors, government personnel, and corporate support services. A successful candidate works well with a team and communicates professionally to customers, stakeholders, and teammates. A strong mission focus is essential, as our diverse set of customer stakeholders on this project have critical national security mission imperatives. The team develops and executes on advanced analytic and software engineering efforts. The team is large and broken down into smaller teams, each of which has their own team lead/functional lead. These team leads/functional leads will report to the PM. We are growing our team in the customer space and this opportunity will provide ample opportunity for career growth through leadership and organic business development. You will have the opportunity to work closely with leadership to help set your own goals and ensure you are on a path to achieving them.

Responsibilities

• Manage a large Task Order (TO) in support of a hard target mission.
• Lead and supervise staff operations and perform personnel management of employees.
• Ensure successful management of various projects while collaborating with customers, subcontractors, and government personnel.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to cost, schedule, and performance.
• Develop and realize new business opportunities within and external to the task order.
• Mentor subordinates and other team members to support their professional growth.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, including Maxar and the customer.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to pass a CI poly.
• A bachelor's degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 8 years overall experience in the Intelligence Community (IC).
• Minimum 5 years of analytic and/or software engineering experience.
• Minimum 3 years of Project Management experience in the last 5 years.
• Significant financial management experience including strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Very strong communication skills (written and verbal).

Nice-to-haves

• Experience managing large and complex cost contracts.
• 5 years of Project Management experience.
• Experience managing a team of 40+ FTEs.
• Business development experience including capture experience, white papers, and competitive technical proposals.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification.
• Certified Product Owner (CSPO) certification.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and skills.
• Incentive eligibility based on contribution and company performance.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.