Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking a remote Project Manager to support customers within the Department of Defense. The role involves leading project planning, resource management, and compliance to ensure high-quality deliverables and effective execution of defense contracts.
Responsibilities
- Project Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation, in collaboration with project teams and key stakeholders
- Resource Management: Effectively allocate and manage resources across multiple projects to optimize productivity and deliver results within defined constraints
- Risk Management: Identify and assess risks associated with the program and individual projects, developing mitigation strategies and contingency plans to minimize their impact
- Budget Management: Monitor project budgets, track expenses, and ensure adherence to financial guidelines, providing regular reports to stakeholders and implementing corrective actions as necessary
- Quality Assurance: Implement quality control measures and ensure compliance with contract requirements, industry standards, and regulatory guidelines to deliver high-quality deliverables
- Team Leadership: Lead and motivate a diverse team of project managers, engineers, analysts, and other professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment
- Performance Monitoring: Establish performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor progress, track project milestones, and provide regular updates to stakeholders
- Contract Compliance: Ensure compliance with all contractual obligations, including reporting requirements, deliverables, and any applicable regulations or legal obligations
- Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous process improvement initiatives, identify areas for enhancement, and implement best practices to streamline operations and increase efficiency
- Other duties assigned as needed
Skills
- 6 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant progressive experience
- Proven experience as a Project Manager or in a similar role, preferably within the defense industry or government contracting
- Strong knowledge of defense industry practices, regulations, and contractual requirements
- Demonstrated experience managing multi-year contracts with greater than $20M annual revenue and overseeing multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, stakeholders, and team members at all levels
- Exceptional organizational and time management abilities, with a focus on delivering projects within defined constraints
- Sound financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a track record of managing risks and making timely, informed judgments
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance
- Posses and maintains a Secret or Top Secret clearance
- 5+ years of experience in managing Defense Aerospace or Airborne ISR contracts
- 3+ years of experience managing Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF) type contracts supporting the Department of Defense
- 3+ years of experience with using Smartsheet in managing projects and utilization of Office365 products to flatten communications with a geographically dispersed organization
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification from Project Management Institute (PMI) or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level III Program Management certification
Benefits
- Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
- Wellness resources
- Employee assistance programs
- Savings Plan Options (401(k))
- Financial planning tools
- Life insurance
- Employee discounts
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
- Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application
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