LEARNING PRODUCTION MANAGER

US Warfighting Acquisition University; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

US Warfighting Acquisition University seeks a Learning Production Manager at Fort Belvoir, VA to support the agency mission in a Federal Excepted service role. You will manage multiple projects in a matrix environment, oversee scheduling using IMS and MS Project, and develop executive dashboards to inform decision-making.

Strong communication skills are essential for briefing senior leadership. Required: PMP certification (or equivalent).

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple projects and portfolios in a dynamic, matrixed environment.
• Expert knowledge of IMS, critical path analysis, milestone tracking, dependencies, and schedule risk.
• Experience using MS Project, ERP systems, scheduling apps, and portfolio tools.
• Workforce planning, capacity management, workload balancing, and resource optimization.
• Developing executive dashboards, KPI reporting, and decision-support products.
• Supervising personnel, contractors, and cross-functional teams; driving performance.
• Leading process improvement and organizational transformation initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to brief senior executives.

Skills

Project scheduling methodologies

Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)

Critical path analysis

Microsoft Project

Portfolio management tools

Workforce planning

Executive dashboards & KPI reporting

Supervising cross-functional teams

Process improvement

Executive communications

Education

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Clarity PPM Certification

COR I / COR II certification

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. Please reference the Education section of this announcement to review the WarU Faculty Pay Band Minimum Education and Specialized Experience Requirements

To qualify for this position at a respective band/grade level, you must demonstrate in your resume/application that you possess the required years of specialized experience one band/grade-level lower (or equivalent) to include having specialized experience directly relating to the specific duties of the position, and demonstrate that you have the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully.

Specialized experience is defined as:

• Experience managing multiple projects and portfolios in a dynamic and matrixed environment.
• Expert knowledge/skills of project scheduling methodologies, Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), critical path analysis, milestone tracking, dependency management, and schedule risk analysis.
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Project, enterprise resource planning systems, scheduling application, and portfolio management tools.
• Demonstrated experience in workforce planning, resource forecasting, capacity management, workload balancing, and organizational resource optimization.
• Experience in developing executive dashboards, performance metrics, KPI reporting, and decision-support products.
• Experience supervising and managing personnel, contractors, and cross-functional teams while driving organizational performance and accountability.
• Experience leading process improvement and organizational transformation initiatives.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to brief senior executives and stakeholders.

Required: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from PMI, or equivalent project management certification.

Highly Desired:

• Clarity PPM Certification or equivalent enterprise portfolio management certification.
• COR I or COR II certification.
• Experience/knowledge in Data Analytics.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.