Technical Project Manager Multiple Levels

$67,800 - $249,375/Yr

Noblis - Washington, DC

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Washington, DC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

For over 25 years, Noblis has provided specialized engineering, acquisition, and program management services to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), playing a key role in the acquisition and implementation of mission-critical systems and capabilities across the Air Traffic Organization (ATO) and the Office of NextGen (ANG). We are seeking passionate and committed professionals ready to contribute their expertise towards advancing the National Airspace System (NAS) in alignment with the FAA's forward-looking vision for aviation. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that streamline the acquisition and deployment of next-generation air traffic management and surveillance systems, improve infrastructure at airports and in the airspace, and support the integration of unmanned aircraft systems and commercial space ventures. Your work will directly influence the FAA's ability to adapt to future growth and technological shifts, ensuring the aerospace system remains the safest and most efficient worldwide. Come and be a part of our dynamic team, where your contributions will not only advance the aviation industry but also contribute to a safer, more sustainable future in air travel. Noblis is seeking Technical Project Managers to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Traffic Systems and Surveillance Services directorates within the Program Management Organization (PMO). Employees will manage all aspects of program and project management, ensuring FAA operational policies, processes, and program elements are integrated and documented. Technical Project Managers will support a variety of programmatic and functional elements across automation, communications, navigation, and surveillance portfolios in sustainment or as they progress through the FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS).

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of program and project management, including planning, developing, organizing, coordinating, and conducting ATO organizational activities.
• Ensure FAA operational policies, processes, and program elements are integrated and documented.
• Potential to take on task order manager responsibilities under the contract, including managing all task order activities and deliverables, in accordance with Noblis enterprise program/project management standards and ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
• Interface with government management personnel, contractor managers, and customer agency representatives to ensure effective communication and coordination.
• Prepare and deliver program management-related tasks and deliverables, ensuring they meet quality and timeliness standards.
• Serve as primary client interface providing status reporting and project documentation.
• Provide program management, planning, and integration support to a portfolio of programs.
• Provide technical leadership; strategic and tactical planning; and oversight in the management and administration of the Task Orders.
• Ensure technical performance of all Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) area products and services within cost and schedule for each Task Order.
• Manage and supervise the work efforts of subordinate personnel.
• Facilitate meetings, ensuring clear communication and effective decision-making.
• Apply critical thinking and analysis skills to solve complex problems and make informed decisions.

Requirements

• Successfully pass an FAA background investigation/verification and receive a successful final suitability determination.
• Management experience in projects involving planning, integrating and implementation of complex systems and equipment, preferably aviation-related.
• Experience serving as task leader for all aspects of contract management including cost, schedule, risk, and performance.
• Experience delivering strategic leadership and guidance to a project team.
• Experience supporting program staffing and recruiting needs.
• Experience managing client relationships across the project, including stakeholders.
• Experience supporting business development activities.
• Demonstrated cross-functional team collaboration and program management skills in a rapidly changing, high intensity, mission-oriented work environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to adapt, with willingness to readily take ownership of tasks and problems, which often extend beyond initial scope of responsibility.
• Expertise in documentation, presentation tools, and project management tools such as MS Project and Jira.
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communications skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrated FAA and/or Aviation and Aerospace experience.
• FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS) expertise is desired/a plus.
• Agile Certifications, PMI Certifications (PMP), or Lean Six Sigma Black Belt are highly desirable.
• Customer-service and goal oriented.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team; Proactive, solution-oriented, with exceptional time management skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement