Missile Programmatic Advisor & PM Support

Sierra Lobo

California

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Sierra Lobo seeks an experienced Liquid Rocket Research Engineer and Project Manager (Programmatic Support) to provide expert advisory and program management support at Edwards AFB, CA, within AFRL/RJP. You will work with government PMs, military leadership, and execution contractors to ensure planning, execution, and oversight of Missile Support Program elements.

The role requires diplomatic collaboration in a multi-contractor environment, with focus on performance monitoring, schedule

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in PM, Business, Engineering, or related field.
5+ years of project management, programmatic support, or defense acquisition management.
US citizenship required.
Active DoW Secret security clearance (or ability to obtain)
PMP or CAPM certification highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Act as primary programmatic contact for assigned projects, monitoring performance and deliverables.
Manage and analyze baselines, IMS, WBS, cost performance, milestones, and critical path variances.
Provide independent assessments, trend analyses, and strategic recovery recommendations to government PMs.
Identify, assess, and track risks, issues, and opportunities; support risk mitigation planning.
Coordinate high-level reviews, PMRs, and cross-functional meetings; ensure action items tracked to closure.
Create executive briefings, dashboards, and reports for government leadership.
Assist PMs to ensure compliance with DoW acquisition practices and safety protocols.