Project Officer (NAVAIR)

Overview

ITC Defense is seeking a Project Officer to support multiple Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Program Offices under the Foreign Military Sales – Logistics Support Services (FMS LSS) contract. This role serves as a key liaison between ITC Defense, project personnel, and government stakeholders, ensuring effective execution of task orders across international aviation and weapons systems programs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day project activities to ensure work is executed on schedule and aligned with customer expectations
• Serve as the primary point of contact between ITC Defense, project personnel, and customer stakeholders
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and integration of project team members
• Monitor project performance, risks, and resource needs; escalate issues and recommend solutions as needed
• Prepare and review project documentation and reports for accuracy, clarity, and compliance
• Track project funding and labor hours; perform monthly forecasting and variance analysis
• Cook up travel and project-related events, ensuring proper approvals and budget alignment
• Participate in meetings, reviews, and briefings to communicate project status and needs
• Review deliverables to ensure quality, completeness, and alignment with customer expectations
• Maintain awareness of contract requirements, scope, and performance objectives
• Promote a professional and collaborative work environment
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, team performance, and customer satisfaction
• Supervise at least 15 employees
• Support special projects and perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Department of Defense Secret or Interim Secret Security Clearance
• 10+ years of experience and a Master’s Degree or 14+ years of experience and a Bachelor’s Degree
• Demonstrated experience leading and supervising teams (15+ personnel preferred)
• Demonstrated experience managing project execution, including scheduling, risk tracking, and coordination across multiple stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience interfacing directly with government customers and supporting program reviews, meetings, or briefings
• Demonstrated ability to maintain professional working relationships with individuals and groups at various levels of authority and responsibility within and outside the organization
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize projects and escalate issues to the appropriate parties as necessary
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks independently in a fast-paced, high stress environment
• Demonstrated ability to identify project risks and resolve issues, while being flexible and adaptable to change
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to present material to senior leadership
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint)

Pride of Ownership

Achieve your full potential with ITC Defense. We offer:

• Employer Supplemented Health Insurance
• Employer Paid Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• 3% Biweekly 401(k) Contribution
• PTO
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
• Competitive Salaries with Performance Incentives
• A positive working environment with supportive teammates and leadership