Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Mission Technologies, a division of HII, seeks a remote Project Manager to support customers in the Department of Defense Geographic Combatant Commands. The successful candidate will lead project planning, resource management, and risk management to ensure successful project delivery and compliance with defense industry standards.
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
- Possess 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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