Project Manager, National Security Data & Policy Institute - Environmental Security Technology Certification Program

Responsibilities

• Oversee work effort for multiple large-scale research tasks
• Coordinate with co-PIs to develop design research questions and project approach
• Oversee project management and workflows to meet an intensive schedule of deliverables
• Provide weekly or monthly project updates to the Research Program Director
• Implement project change requests from the Sponsor
• Cook with and oversee subcontractors, industry experts, and Subject Matter Experts
• Contribute to the development and implementation of research protocols
• Collaborate with internal (UVA) and external researchers and partners
• Visualize and report data findings creatively in a variety of visual formats
• Design and Planning report generation (layout, design, writing and leadership)
• Oversee production of slide decks and presentations
• Present research findings at conferences and professional meetings
• Aid in the training and mentorship of student researchers
• Coordinate with the NSDPI administrative personnel

Requirements

• Education: Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA)
• Experience: 3+ years of relevant professional experience to include Project Manager level experience in a licensed Landscape, Architecture, or Engineering Firm
• Licensure: Professional Landscape Architect (PLA/ RLA) strongly preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years of Project Manager level experience in a licensed Landscape, Architecture or Engineering Firm
• Drafting and graphic representation skills, including the ability to manage document set production in AutoCAD
• Experience securing federal permitting (404, 408, Nation-wide Wetland Permits, etc.) as part of a design project during your time with a licensed Landscape, Architecture or Engineering Firm
• Experience producing a Program Management Plan (PMP) for the United States Army Corps of Engineers
• Demonstrated strong quantitative and computational skills
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders
• Working knowledge of US national security enterprise
• Experience or familiarity with foreign policy and international affairs
• Possession of or eligibility to be granted USG security clearance

Benefits

The anticipated hiring range is $125,000–$145,000, commensurate with education and experience. This is an exempt-level, benefited position.

Pay

This is an exempt-level, benefited position. The anticipated hiring range is $125,000–$145,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Schedule

This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed on-site, with a negotiable flex schedule after the first two months.