Program Manager - Journeyman

Apex Systems; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

ESPP

HSA

EAP

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems is seeking a Project Manager - Journeyman to support DoD programs at Wright-Patterson AFB. You will manage technical Projects within the APB, build IMS schedules, and track cost and schedule health across up to five programs.

You’ll develop acquisition docs, coordinate risk mitigation, and report to PM leadership while ensuring compliance with DoD directives and PMBOK standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and PMP certification.
• DoD cost and schedule management experience.
• DAWIA Program Management certification; DAWIA Advanced/Level III to be obtained within 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Manage the execution of assigned technical projects within the approved APB in accordance with DoD 5000-series directives and PMBOK guidelines; support no more than five programs at any time.
• Build and maintain a resource-loaded Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) in Microsoft Project, integrated with the WBS, and update it monthly.
• Evaluate program health metrics (cost and schedule variance) and report status during PMRs.
• Execute a risk-management plan per the DoD RIO Guide with documented mitigations within five business days of identification.
• Develop and manage acquisition documentation including APBs, reports, RFP inputs, SOWs, CDRLs; deliver by suspense with ≤2 reworks.
• Populate SysML models in MBSE environment; keep data current within five business days of a review or change notice.
• Manage program communications and task management; ensure 100% of taskers are answered by the deadline.

Skills

PMP certification

DAWIA certification

DoD cost and schedule mgmt

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Project

SysML

MBSE

Magic Cameo

MS 365

Job description

Project Manager - Journeyman

Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio (Onsite)

$90,000 - $95,000

Requirements

• Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense TS/SCI clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.
• Bachelor's degree
• PMP certification
• DAWIA certification

Position Summary

Supports the execution of technical projects within the approved Acquisition Program Baseline (APB) in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) 5000-series directives and Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) guidelines. Builds and maintains integrated schedules and program-health metrics, executes risk management, and develops acquisition documentation in support of Air Force Research Laboratory research portfolios under the direction of the Senior Program Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the execution of assigned technical projects within the approved APB in accordance with DoD 5000-series directives and PMBOK guidelines; support no more than five programs at any time.
• Build and maintain a resource-loaded Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) in Microsoft Project, integrated with the program Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), and update it monthly.
• Evaluate program health metrics (cost and schedule variance) and report status during Program Management Reviews (PMRs).
• Execute a risk-management plan in accordance with the DoD Risk, Issue, and Opportunity (RIO) Guide, providing documented mitigation strategies for High or Moderate risks within five business days of identification.
• Develop and manage acquisition documentation, including APBs, monthly and quarterly reports, milestone decision briefings, Request for Proposal (RFP) inputs such as Statements of Work (SOWs) and Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), source-selection strategies, and ESIS data analysis; deliver by the established suspense (default 10 business days) with no more than two returns for rework.
• Populate and maintain Systems Modeling Language (SysML) models within the Magic Cameo Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) environment, keeping data current within five business days of a Technical Review or Government-approved change notice.
• Manage program communications and task management; track all suspenses in the designated Government enterprise tracking system, ensuring 100% of assigned taskers are answered by the required deadline.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and an active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Demonstrated DoD cost and schedule management experience commensurate with a Journeyman level.
• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Program Management certification; DAWIA Advanced/Level III to be obtained within 24 months of appointment.
• Special Access Program (SAP) experience preferred; able to obtain SAP access as required.
• U.S. citizenship required; no foreign nationals authorized (permanent residency does not qualify).
• Able to obtain and maintain the clearance level required by the DD Form 254; complete security awareness and Level I Operations Security (OPSEC) training within 30 days.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, OneNote, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams) and Adobe Acrobat; able to troubleshoot basic issues without supervision.
• Effective oral and written communication; professional decorum; maintains cooperative working relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree and experience with resource-loaded scheduling in Microsoft Project, earned-value and variance analysis, and DoD RIO risk management.
• Hands-on MBSE and SysML experience in a Magic Cameo environment.

Benefits

• Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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