Project Manager

About the position

Lead a team of Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) professionals to conduct research, test, and assess aging weapon systems and equipment to improve the combat capabilities. Primary technical areas of analysis shall include operational suitability OT&E; OT&E project management (maintenance equipment); systems engineering for Air Reserve Component (ARC) modernization and sustainment; munitions maintenance, logistics, and security analysis; and systems interoperability assessments.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of assigned project.
• Includes activities related to contract performance, financials, quality assurance, risk management, communications, leadership, and business development.
• Interacting and coordinating with all levels of the organization to meet the needs of the project.
• Provides guidance and direction to project staff to ensure successful outcomes.
• Actively works to use AMERICAN SYSTEMS' MERGE service delivery framework in the execution of their projects.
• Follows applicable Service Delivery Models (SDMs) and contributes to their continuous improvement.
• Promotes a culture of accountability and operates with focus on achieving our Key Results.
• Oversees all phases of the project lifecycle including managing the development and delivery of the Project Management Plan (PM Plan) and project deliverables.
• Identifies and mitigates risks; monitors and manages resources.
• Procures materials IAW company policy and approves all expenditures as authorized.
• Measures and reports on project status against plan.
• Achieves business metrics, revenue, and fee goals.
• Recommends new processes and leads efforts to improve existing processes to improve quality and delivery.
• Provides input into contract reviews and modifications.
• Coordinates preparations of proposals, plans, and financial conditions of contracts.
• Expands product/service line with existing customer.
• Organizes and leads the project team.
• Recruits, trains, and supervises staff in accordance with company policy.
• Establishes employee goals and conducts employee performance reviews.
• Provides career development advice.
• Possess strong leadership skills demonstrated through a proven record of planning, organizing and controlling all activities of project management.
• Must have strong client management skills, including the ability to make and maintain lasting relationships while managing expectations and daily interactions.
• Must possess the ability to access, interpret, and apply government and industry standards, law, and corporate policy and procedures to the management and execution of assigned project.
• Must possess a strong understanding of revenue models, P/L, ETC/EAC, cost estimating, pricing, and billing procedures.
• Must have the proven ability to lead a workforce.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 6-8 years of management experience and 4-6 years of domain experience.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits
• Paid leave
• Retirement plans
• Insurance programs
• Education and training assistance