LEARNING PRODUCTION MANAGER

Warfighting Acquisition University; Fort Belvoir (VA); Remote; USD 169,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Warfighting Acquisition University in the United States seeks a Learning Production Manager to oversee portfolios of learning assets, aligning with priorities and performance goals. You will manage Integrated Master Schedules and use enterprise tools to forecast capacity and balance workloads across programs.

Responsibilities include performance reporting, KPI monitoring, and executive-level briefings. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage contractors, and develop governance frameworks to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and eight years of experience in the appropriate functional area.
• Advanced degrees are highly desired in Band C.
• Transcripts may be required to verify education; foreign credentials may be considered if equivalency is demonstrated.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project portfolio management for learning assets and ensure alignment with priorities, objectives, and performance goals.
• Develop and analyze Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) using enterprise tools and lead portfolio planning including forecasting and capacity planning.
• Produce performance reporting, KPIs, dashboards, and executive briefings to support decision-making.
• Identify schedule conflicts, resource constraints, risks, and develop mitigation strategies for successful delivery.
• Establish and improve SOPs, governance, and processes; prepare business cases and strategic plans for senior leadership.
• Oversee contractor performance and resource allocation to ensure compliance and successful execution.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Performance reporting

KPI tracking

Resource planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree desirable

Tools

Clarity PPM

Portfolio management software

Job description

This position is covered under the Federal Excepted Service under Title 10 United States Code, Section 1746 and Title 5, Code of Federal Regulations Schedule A, Section 213.3106(h). Purpose of position: Serves as a Learning Production Manager in support of the Agency Mission.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for overall project management of portfolios of learning assets, both synchronous and asynchronous, that support the Warfighting acquisition learning environment. Manage project portfolios using industry-standard project management methodologies and WarU's governance practices. Serves as Project Manager for a portfolio of multiple projects and ensuring alignment with organizational priorities, strategic objectives, and performance goals.

Develops, maintains, and analyzes Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) using enterprise scheduling and resource management tools including Clarity PPM, and other portfolio management systems. Leads portfolio planning activities, including resource forecasting, capacity planning, workload balancing, and utilization analysis across multiple programs, functional teams and cross functional teams.

Performs performance reporting to assess project health, schedule adherence, resource utilization, budget execution, productivity trends, and organizational performance metrics. Supports and monitors key performance indicators (KPIs), dashboards, scorecards, earned value metrics, and executive reporting products to support leadership decision-making.

Identifies schedule conflicts, resource constraints, dependencies, and risks; develops mitigation strategies and recommends corrective actions to ensure successful project delivery. Leads project teams, contractors, and stakeholders, ensuring accountability, collaboration,and successful execution of objectives.

Establishes, implements, and continuously improves organizational processes, workflow standards, standard operating procedures (SOPs), policies, and governance frameworks. Develops executive briefings, business cases, strategic plans, resource management recommendations, and performance assessments for senior leadership.

Provides oversight of contractor performance, resource allocation, and project execution to ensure compliance with organizational standards and contractual requirements. Performs project scheduling, manages milestones, produces critical path risk analysis, and resource utilization management.

Requirements & Education

WarU Faculty Pay Band Minimum Education and Specialized Experience Requirements: WarU Pay Band C (AD-13) (Equivalent to a GS-15 General Schedule grade equivalency): Minimum Education and Specialized Experience: Basic requirements for Band C include a minimum of a Bachelor level degree in an appropriate discipline and a minimum of eight years of experience in the appropriate functional area. Advanced degrees are highly desired in Band C.

Please note: Technical certifications and/or experience may be approved by the WarU Chief of Staff (delegated from the WarU President) to meet the needs of the University. ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If the position you are applying for has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with your application.

Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Warfighting Acquisition University, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $169279 – $197200/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-05.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.