Assistant Project Manager

About the role

The Department of Defense (DoD) Test Resource Management Center (TRMC) seeks a Project Analyst to support the modernization of hypersonic test infrastructure. This is a newly established effort where the ideal candidate will contribute significantly to the creation of a successful team.

Responsibilities

• Perform Project Management tasks: Maintain project status, escalate issues, communicate with the Project Manager
• Contribute to project office knowledge management: Document lessons learned, best practices
• Assist with project planning: Develop entry and exit criteria for technical and milestone reviews
• Evaluate contractor deliverables: Ensure accuracy and completeness
• Prepare and disseminate briefings and reports: For the Project Lead, Government COR, and PMO
• Generate and maintain processes: Evaluate and monitor technical performance
• Prepare and disseminate meeting minutes: For all project meetings
• Support the Financial Manager: Document and disseminate spend plans, allocate funds, track costs
• Contribute to long-term planning: Draft management documents, such as SOW, TCRD, SEP
• Participate in technical reviews: System Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), CDR, IPT meetings, TIMs, PMRs
• Adhere to administrative and sensitive data protection guidelines
• Follow DoD/TRMC records management requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of professional experience associated with project management, knowledge/data management, systems engineering, or similar
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills with elements of project management (Cost, Schedule, Performance, etc.)
• Experience as part of a multi-disciplinary project management team
• Familiarity with project life cycle stages for technical projects
• Demonstrated experience collecting, organizing, examining, and interpreting data
• Experience developing, monitoring, improving organizational, procedural, and operational systems
• Demonstrated experience with Risk, Issue, and Opportunity Management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience writing technical reports and briefings
• Familiarity with the structure of the U.S. DoD and Military Services
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Software
• A strong desire to learn and problem-solve
• Organized, detail-orientated, and able to multi-task
• Self-driven and able to work with limited direct supervision

Desired Skills

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or equivalent
• Knowledge of NARA and DoD Records Management policy and procedures
• FAR knowledge and experience with Government contracting
• Experience with Systems Engineering processes
• Experience with Test and Evaluation (T&E)
• Experience with hypersonic test and evaluation concepts and infrastructure

Benefits

Scientific Research Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a supportive work environment. SRC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.