Project Manager

Project Managers: Are you ready to lead on the cutting edge of systems engineering and digital transformation? Join us to drive high-impact projects that will push your skills, expand your expertise, and fuel innovation across the Air Force and industry. If you're looking to make a real difference, this is the role for you.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to support a diverse range of systems engineering, digital materiel management, and applied research projects for government and commercial clients. The ideal candidate will not only manage complex projects from inception through completion, but will also bring a working understanding of technical concepts to effectively monitor performance, identify emerging risks, and escalate issues with clarity and urgency. This role requires a highly proactive individual who excels at maintaining momentum—driving accountability across teams, persistently following up on action items, and ensuring projects remain on schedule and aligned to commitments.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications for P2 classification:
• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5 years of relevant experience in program or project management, preferably within a technical or engineering environment.
• Ability to manage the full project lifecycle, from initiation through delivery and closeout.
• Ability to actively manage project schedules, drive task completion, and maintain accountability across teams.
• Working familiarity with technical project environments sufficient to monitor execution and escalate issues effectively.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to interface effectively with clients, technical teams, and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar).
• Experience with risk management, change management, and issue resolution.
• Ability managing project budgets, including forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen

P3 classification must meet these additional minimum qualifications:
• 8+ years of relevant experience in program or project management, preferably within a technical or engineering environment.
• Experience leading large-scale, complex technical programs

Preferred Qualifications:

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent is strongly preferred.
• Advanced degree in a contracting or business management.
• Experience managing government contracts or working with government clients.
• Experience drafting, negotiating, and managing subcontracts with commercial partners, including statements of work.
• Familiarity with the lifecycle of government contracts, including proposal development, contract negotiation, and performance management.
• Familiarity with digital materiel management practices, tools, and processes.

Special Instructions:

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

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