Project Lead I

JT4; Edwards (CA); On-site; USD 85,950 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

JT4, LLC, an engineering and technical services provider to U.S. military ranges, seeks a Project Lead I to guide small projects from inception to completion, coordinating design, documentation, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and client communications.

You will review progress, manage resources, and ensure adherence to company and government processes, while recruiting support staff and reporting metrics to customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, or six years of equivalent experience in demanding projects.
• Experience in budgeting, resource allocation, and schedule management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead relatively small projects of low to medium complexity supporting requirements.
• Develop, review, and manage project schedules, budgets, and documentation.
• Coordinate recruitment, staffing, and procurement activities as needed.
• Provide project status and metrics to customers and management.

Skills

Resource planning

Budgeting

Quality processes

Configuration management

Program goals

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.

Job Duties - Essential Functions

Using basic knowledge of project management fundamentals, the incumbent individually leads relatively small projects of low to medium complexity supporting Company and customer requirements.

• Assist Project and/or /Program Managers with the daily conduct of large project/program activities involving Project tasks including:
  • Make priority determinations
  • Develop, review, and approve project documentation
  • Maintain established project portfolio
  • Establish, execute and report on project budget
  • Manage project risk
  • Monitor/control and re-plan project
  • Provide project status through project/program reviews
  • Annotate lessons learned and archive project data
  • Administer Work Management System (WMS) activities through the use of identified scheduling tools
• Follow company and Government processes and procedures as required maintaining accountability and responsibility for project schedule, budget, and requirements to deliver projects on time meeting required budget
• May be required to recruit and hire appropriate technical personnel to ensure the accomplishment of project requirements
• Use established policies, procedures, and subject matter knowledge to complete assignments of medium complexity that vary in nature and sequence
• Performs other related Project assignments as requested

Range Position Description

As a Project Lead I, you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful execution of projects from inception to completion. You will be responsible for coordinating various aspects of project management, including design, documentation, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, process implementation, auditing, personnel management, and client communication.

• Design, develop, and establish configuration management documentation based on program requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, audits, scheduling, budgeting, and related activities for projects.
• Develop purchasing requests and track orders through delivery.
• Implement processes and procedures for specialized tasks to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Conduct regular audits of both employees and processes to ensure compliance with company standards and project requirements.
• Assist managers in developing and presenting weekly, monthly, and metrics for the customer to track project progress and performance.
• Support recruitment efforts by assisting with candidate sourcing, attending career fairs, and processing new employees.
• Review daily time cards for accuracy and completeness to ensure proper allocation of resources.
• Coordinate training requests and travel documentation for project team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management to support the overall success of the project team and organization.

Requirements - Education, Technical, And Work Experience

Must have a bachelor’s or higher degree, or any combination of formal education, training and experience equivalent to six (6) years involvement in technically demanding program or project assignments.

• Must demonstrate knowledge and skills in resource organization and allocation, planning and budgeting, continuous quality and process improvement, configuration management, setting and measurement of program goals
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills
• Must possess a valid, state issued driver’s license
• Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance
• Must be a U.S. citizen

SALARY

The expected salary range for this position is $85,950 to $100,000 annually.

Note: The salary range offered for this position is a good faith description of the expected salary range this role will pay. JT4, LLC considers factors such as (but not limited to) responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Benefits Active on Day 1
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts/FSA's
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan Options with Employer Match
  • JT4 will match 50%, up to an 8% contribution
  • 100% Immediate Vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement

Other Responsibilities

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position involves work typical of an office environment with no unusual hazards. There is occasional lifting to 20 pounds, constant sitting and use of a computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while writing, reviewing, and editing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, and constant mental alertness. The incumbent must possess planning/organizing skills, be able to work under deadlines, and be able to work independently with minimal supervision. The incumbent must be able to work duty days in excess of eight hours and perform shift and weekend work to meet required schedule demands.

This position may require travel.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of persons so classified.

Tasking is in support of a Federal Government Contract that requires U.S. citizenship. Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver’s license, or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license, or certification may affect an employee’s ability to maintain employment.

SCC: JPM6, JABO33; A1412TW