IOTA Activation Project Manager | Martinsburg, WV

Claxton Logistics Services, LLC; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Claxton Logistics Services, LLC seeks an experienced IOTA Activation Project Manager to support the VA Martinsburg, WV warehouse project. You will lead Initial Outfitting, Transition, and Activation activities, coordinating with the VA Activation Team and multiple stakeholders to ensure milestones are met.

The role requires strong project management skills, Federal facilities experience, and the ability to meet VA security requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as Project Manager in lead role on space-related projects
• Experience in initial outfitting, transitioning, and activating (IOTA) Federal facilities
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Ability to meet VA personnel-security and system-access requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-planning and activation with VA Activation Team
• Develop and maintain Activation Integrated Master Schedule (AIMS)
• Support IPT with charter, agendas, minutes, and actions
• Maintain WBS, risk register, and change log using OCAMS tools
• Prepare monthly status reports on progress, milestones, risks, staffing and acquisitions
• Coordinate with COR, VA PM, Resident Engineer, design team and contractor
• Coordinate FF&E planning and procurement packages and timelines
• Integrate CONOPS and Day in the Life readiness into the activation schedule
• Manage deliverable quality, version control, and SharePoint repository
• Oversee relocation, installation, acceptance, punch-list and post-occupancy turnover

Skills

Project management

IOTA/Federal facilities

Administrative infrastructure

English proficiency

Security requirements

Tools

OCAMS Activation SharePoint

Job description

About the Opportunity

An established Government services contractor is looking for an experienced IOTA Activation Project Manager to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Martinsburg, WV Warehouse project. In this Key Personnel role, you’ll lead Initial Outfitting, Transition, and Activation (IOTA) project management for warehouse, training, and administrative space supporting the Veterans Health Administration Office of Emergency Management. This position is contingent upon contract award and Government acceptance of proposed personnel.

What You’ll Do

• Lead pre-planning and activation, integrating design, FF&E, acquisition, transition, installation, and readiness activities with the VA Activation Team
• Develop and maintain the Activation Integrated Master Schedule (AIMS) and service schedules, integrating construction, VA IT, procurement, occupancy, and closeout milestones
• Support the Integrated Project Team (IPT), including the charter, agendas, minutes, decisions, and action items
• Maintain the work breakdown structure, risk register, and change log using Government-provided OCAMS Activation SharePoint tools
• Prepare monthly status reports on progress, milestones, risks, lessons learned, staffing, and acquisition status
• Coordinate with the COR, VA project manager, Resident Engineer, design team, and building contractor; track Government dependencies and route proposed changes for approval
• Coordinate FF&E planning and procurement packages, including long-lead items, reviews, delivery dates, and installation dependencies
• Integrate CONOPS, transition planning, employee orientation, and Day in the Life readiness activities into the activation schedule
• Manage deliverable quality, version control, and the project SharePoint repository; coordinate staff qualifications and security compliance
• When optional services are exercised, oversee relocation, installation, acceptance, punch-list resolution, post-occupancy support, and record turnover

What You Bring (Required)

• At least 5 years of experience as a Project Manager in a lead role on space-related projects
• At least 5 years of experience in initial outfitting, transitioning, and activating (IOT&A) Federal facilities
• Demonstrated experience in administrative infrastructure and operations
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Ability to meet VA personnel-security and system-access requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent VA IOTA experience, particularly with warehouse, emergency-management, administrative, or training facilities
• Experience with VA OCAMS Activation SharePoint tools and coordinating integrated schedules, FF&E, acquisition packages, and multi-phase transitions
• Experience integrating Government, design, construction, procurement, and user-group activities through activation and post-occupancy closeout

Work Schedule

This position is primarily on-site in Martinsburg, WV, with some off-site work at the contractor’s facility. Hours are Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, with core availability from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding federal holidays. Some weekend work is expected for inventory and activation, and project-related travel may be required.

Security Requirement

You must meet VA Low Risk / Tier 1 (NACI) background investigation requirements. You’ll also complete fingerprinting, VA security and privacy training, and Rules of Behavior acknowledgments before beginning work.

Resume Requirements

For each qualifying position, list the project title, city and state, start and end dates (month/year), total time in the position, and your responsibilities. Include any relevant education, training, licenses, and certifications.

Salary:

$105,000 – $120,000 per year, commensurate with experience

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We participate in E-Verify.