Project Manager - Applied Research R17795
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Job Description:
Perform project management duties in support of multiple Government sponsored R&D activities which include hardware, software, and algorithm design, development, test, demonstration, and deployment. Contribute programmatic and technical guidance to agile development teams, Principle Investigators, Product Owners, and System Owners.
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Job Details:
Responsibilities
- Interface with Government sponsors and Principle Investigators on a regular basis to ensure sponsor satisfaction of project/program technical and business execution.
- Facilitate the investigation of new technical concepts and applications, and prepare and submit budget and technical proposals for new Government-sponsored R&D.
- Establish and maintain project goals and priorities in accordance with Principle Investigator’s guidance and intent to ensure the successful accomplishment of sponsor expectations and mission requirements.
- Provide staff supervision and tasking assignments, identify staff training requirements and opportunities, and facilitate the interview and hiring process.
- Continuously manage project budget, schedule, and resources to ensure the successful and timely execution of Government-sponsored R&D.
- Other related functions as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, math, physics, or related fields.
- Five or more years project management experience with Government sponsored technical/scientific R&D or system acquisitions.
- Project Management Professional, Defense Acquisition University Project Management, or DoD branch specific project management or system acquisition certification.
- Demonstrated ability and experience with Microsoft Office suite and Microsoft Project.
Applicant must have a dynamic skill set, willing to work with new technologies, be highly organized and capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks and managing their time. The position requires attention to detail, effective problem solving skills and excellent judgment. The position requires the applicant to work independently with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member without daily supervision and effectively communicate with diverse groups of clients. The position requires the applicant to routinely work under pressure, accept supervision, maintain regular and punctual attendance.
US citizen. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in engineering, computer science, math, physics, or related fields.
- Seven or more years project management experience with Government sponsored technical/scientific R&D or system acquisitions.
- Project Management Professional, Defense Acquisition University Project Management, or DoD branch specific project management or system acquisition certification.
- Understanding of RF signal propagation theory or experience with GPS/GNSS.
- Demonstrated ability and experience with Microsoft Office suite, Microsoft Project, and JIRA software.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0.
General Notes
An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.
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