Principal Project Manager

About the role

This position is 100% onsite and supports the ALQ-161 Hardware section within the U.S. Air Force’s active fleet. The successful candidate will lead project management and program planning, track turn-around-times, draft CDRLs, and manage tasks as assigned by the Program Manager.

Responsibilities

• Leading projects and tracking turn-around-times
• Drafting CDRLs
• Managing tasks as assigned by the Program Manager
• Understanding customer demand and contract terms and conditions
• Leading program review sessions with customers to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance
• Overseeing cost reduction/continuous improvement initiatives
• Planning and managing program performance addressing cost, schedule, technical performance, and quality of a work package
• Understanding program financial targets and supporting the Program Manager in achieving financial goals and forecasts
• Supporting Program Manager in new business proposal efforts

Requirements

• Obtaining and maintaining a DoD Secret security clearance (not required to obtain before hire)
• Familiarity with Workload Forecast Tools and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years’ experience in project and/or program management
• A Master’s degree and 3 years’ experience in project and/or program management
• PhD and 1 year experience in project and/or program management

Skills

• Previous experience working with electronic warfare/aerospace hardware sustainment
• Experience with briefing, public speaking, and communicating across functional areas of expertise (engineering, operations, finance, etc)
• The ability to identify and address program impacts through a systemic, proactive approach to issues and problem resolution
• Previous work with drafting DoD proposals

Pay

$81,400.00 - $122,000.00

Schedule

Yes, 10% of the Time