Logistics Project Manager (5546)

SMX; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

SMX is seeking a Project Manager to join the PMO in a leadership role supporting SOCPAC logistics projects. You will liaison with government points of contact and assist leadership with oversight, coordination, and vendor collaboration to meet mission objectives.

Ideal candidates have DoD contracting experience, PACOM transport exposure, and ability to brief senior government on programmatic and financial status. Travel up to 5% and active passport through 2027 are expected.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
• Experience in government contracting with customer-facing roles.
• PACOM AOR transportation network experience.
• Experience coordinating Air Force Joint Inventory process.
• Knowledge of MIL and commercial transportation documentation.
• Ability to direct process improvement initiatives.
• Experience briefing senior government on programmatic and financial status.
• Experience with large contracts leading complex development and fielding.
• Knowledge of SOCOM in PM/Tech leadership roles.
• Travel up to 5% with Passport through 2027.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial oversight and contracting functions for all project requirements.
• Report status, develop program documentation, and maintain metrics.
• Support operational planning, execution, and evaluation with customers.
• Establish and maintain relationships with government program managers.
• Manage daily communication, deliverable tracking, and financial reporting with subcontractors.

Skills

Active Top Secret/SCI

Government contracting

PACOM AOR

Air Force Joint Inventory

MIL/Commercial docs

Process improvement

Brief senior government

Large contracts management

SOCOM PM/Tech leadership

Travel up to 5%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related discipline

MA/MS desired

Job description

SMX is seeking a Project Manager to join the integrated program management office (PMO) in a leadership position supporting SOCPAC logistics projects, and will serve as a liaison with government points of contact. The ideal candidate will assist the program leadership team with administrative oversight, operations coordination, and collaborate with multiple commercial vendors to achieve the overall mission objectives.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct financial oversight and execution of contracting functions for all project requirements.

• Reports status, develops program/project-related documentation, implements lessons learned, and updates and maintains production and quality metrics for assigned programs and projects.

• Supports operational planning, execution, and evaluation of a multi-faceted program that requires collaboration with customers.

• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the government’s program managers.

• Manages daily communication, deliverable tracking, and financial reporting status with multiple subcontractors for assigned projects.

Required Skills & Experience

• Required clearance: Active Top Secret/SCI

• Demonstrable success in government contracting (DoD preferred) through prior work experience in a customer-facing role.

• Previous experience in PACOM AOR managing transportation networks.

• Previous experience coordinating and executing Airforce Joint Inventory process.

• Extensive knowledge of MIL and Commercial transportation documentation (import/export, VAT Exempt, SDDGs, etc).

• Knowledge of process improvement techniques and ability to direct improvement initiatives.

• Experience interacting with and briefing senior government on topics related to programmatic, and financial status.

• Experience supporting large contracts leading complex development, production, fielding of platforms, and/or support initiatives with technical objectives.

• Experience with the Special Operations Command (SOCOM) in a Program Management or Technical Leadership role.

• Knowledge of different government funding and authority types.

• Ability to travel (no more than 5%) – Active Passport through 2027 .

Desired Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related discipline – desired MA/MS.

• 10+ years of management/supervision experience in transportation.

• 3+ years of government financial experience.

• Experience with the Joint Forces in a Program Management or Technical Leadership Role.

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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:

$135,000—$165,000 USD

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).