Project Manager – Multiple Levels

About the role

Noblis has provided specialized engineering, acquisition, and program management services to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for over 25 years, playing a key role in the acquisition and implementation of mission-critical systems and capabilities across the Air Traffic Organization (ATO) and the Office of NextGen (ANG). As a Technical Project Manager, you will support the FAA Air Traffic Systems and Surveillance Services directorates within the Program Management Organization (PMO). Your work will contribute to projects that streamline the acquisition and deployment of next-generation air traffic management and surveillance systems, improve infrastructure at airports and in the airspace, and support the integration of unmanned aircraft systems and commercial space ventures. This role directly influences the FAA's ability to adapt to future growth and technological shifts, ensuring the aerospace system remains the safest and most efficient worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of program and project management, including planning, developing, organizing, coordinating, and conducting ATO organizational activities.
• Ensure FAA operational policies, processes, and program elements are integrated and documented.
• Potentially take on task order manager responsibilities under the contract, including managing all task order activities and deliverables, in accordance with Noblis enterprise program/project management standards and ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
• Interface with government management personnel, contractor managers, and customer agency representatives to ensure effective communication and coordination.
• Prepare and deliver program management-related tasks and deliverables, ensuring they meet quality and timeliness standards.
• Serve as primary client interface providing status reporting and project documentation.
• Provide program management, planning, and integration support to a portfolio of programs.
• Provide technical leadership; strategic and tactical planning; and oversight in the management and administration of the Task Orders.
• Ensure technical performance of all Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) area products and services within cost and schedule for each Task Order.
• Manage and supervise the work efforts of subordinate personnel.
• Facilitate meetings, ensuring clear communication and effective decision-making.
• Apply critical thinking and analysis skills to solve complex problems and make informed decisions.

Requirements

• Successfully pass an FAA background investigation/verification and receive a successful final suitability determination.
• Management experience in projects involving planning, integrating, and implementation of complex systems and equipment, preferably aviation-related.
• Experience serving as task leader for all aspects of contract management including cost, schedule, risk, and performance.
• Experience delivering strategic leadership and guidance to a project team.
• Experience supporting program staffing and recruiting needs.
• Experience managing client relationships across the project, including stakeholders.
• Experience supporting business development activities.
• Demonstrated cross-functional team collaboration and program management skills in a rapidly changing, high-intensity, mission-oriented work environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to adapt, with willingness to readily take ownership of tasks and problems, which often extend beyond initial scope of responsibility.
• Expertise in documentation, presentation tools, and project management tools such as MS Project and Jira.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills.
• U.S. Citizen or Green Card Permanent Resident who has resided in the U.S. for 3+ years.
• Travel will vary per project. Must be able to travel as required by the project.

Qualifications

Senior-level

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience managing a wide variety of technical and administrative projects with a bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, 10 years of direct and relevant experience relating to the management/supervision of the design, development, test, or acquisition of Air Traffic Control/Management (ATC/M) Systems.

Mid-level

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience managing a wide variety of technical and administrative projects with a bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, 10 years of direct and relevant experience relating to the management/supervision of the design, development, test, or acquisition of Air Traffic Control/Management (ATC/M) Systems.

Junior-level

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing a wide variety of technical and administrative projects with a bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, 10 years of direct and relevant experience relating to the management/supervision of the design, development, test, or acquisition of Air Traffic Control/Management (ATC/M) Systems.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated FAA and/or Aviation and Aerospace experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is required.
• FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS) expertise is desired/a plus.
• Customer-service and goal-oriented.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team; proactive, solution-oriented, with exceptional time management skills.
• FAA experience highly desired.
• Providing current support to FAA ATEPS II (air traffic engineering program support).
• FAA Experience within the past 12 months.
• Current FAA suitability.

Pay

Senior-level: $103,950 - $264,300

Mid-level: $85,950 - $180,525

Junior-level: $64,620 - $149,200

Additional Information

Locations may vary depending on the project. Some primary on-site locations include Washington D.C., Egg Harbor, NJ, and Oklahoma City, OK. Some roles may allow for remote/hybrid employment. All roles require U.S. Citizenship or Green Card Permanent Resident status with residency in the U.S. for 3+ years. All roles are contingent on position availability, customer funding, and customer approval.