Project Manager with Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between the Contractor, Contracting Officer, and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for all matters related to contract performance.
• Direct and oversee all Contractor personnel performing work under the PWS, ensuring continuity of support and contractual staffing levels are maintained at all times.
• Retrieve weekly work assessments from each employee to support monthly invoice validation and documentation processes.
• Ensure employee timesheets and timekeeping mechanisms are signed by the COR or ACOR at the end of each week.
• Provide monthly status reports summarizing all work performed, deliverables completed, schedule status, and any concerns or recommendations.
• Meet with the COR on at least a monthly basis to present deliverables, discuss progress, exchange information, and resolve technical problems.
• Notify the Contracting Officer and COR no less than 15 business days in advance of any personnel replacements; ensure replacements possess qualifications equal to or superior to departing personnel.
• Ensure all personnel comply with Government regulations, policies, procedures, and security requirements including Secret-level clearances.
• Available to the COR via telephone between 0900 and 1700 CST, Monday through Friday.
• Respond to requests for discussion or resolution of technical problems within 24 hours of notification.
• May be required to work other than normal business hours, including weekends and holidays, to fulfill contract requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or At least 5 years of relevant work experience.
• At least 4 years of experience in a project management role.
• Knowledge of ship construction.
• Physical Abilities: The required work shall require moderate walking and movement through an active shipyard and OPCs under construction.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, MS Outlook, and other software/tools provided on the Coast Guard Standard Workstation.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
• Experience supporting major system acquisitions and familiarity with the Major System Acquisition Manual (MSAM) COMDTINST M5000.10 (series).
• Understanding of contract deliverables review, project plan development, and acquisition document preparation.