Project Lead II

JT4; Edwards (CA); On-site; USD 96,500 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Life Insurance

HSA/FSA

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

JT4, LLC in Edwards, CA, is seeking a Project Manager in a DoD environment to guide small to medium complex initiatives, aligning with DoD and Air Force programs.

You will support Directors of Operations, manage schedules and budgets, document progress, and ensure compliance with government processes. A bachelor’s degree and US citizenship are required.

The role offers a competitive salary range ($96,500–$130,000) with comprehensive benefits and potential for security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required; equivalent experience accepted.
• Experience leading small to mid-size projects.
• Knowledge of DoD/air Force processes preferred.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project/Program Managers with daily conduct of large project activities.
• Follow government processes to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Recruit and hire appropriate technical personnel when needed.
• Use established policies to complete medium-complexity assignments.
• Perform other related project assignments as requested.

Skills

Project management fundamentals

Verbal and written communication

Resource organization and allocation

Planning and budgeting

Quality and process improvement

Configuration management

Security clearance eligibility

U.S. citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

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 Summary - 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Provide project technical support to the Director of Operations office in the planning, scheduling, and record keeping for Standardization Evaluation, Training and Technical Publications. Implement requirements following DoD, Air Force, Air Force Test Center and the assigned organization technical and administrative direction to support aircrew training/qualification and flight operations. The candidate will support the daily activities to maintain aircrew current qualifications and support necessary qualification upgrades and upkeep technical publications for flight test operations.

• Provide administrative and technical assistance to implement the flight test operations office requirements for aircrew Standardization Evaluation and Training and Technical Publications
• Document, process, file, and update data bases and paper copy records to maintain accurate and up-to-date aircrew records to include Flight Evaluation Folder, Letter of Xs, Form 8s, memorandum for records, Electronic Flight Books and other aircrew operational records
• Monitor timelines for aircrew check walks and check ride eligibility zones: identify schedule concerns; proctor, schedule and record written tests; draft, proofread and route Form 8s for approval.
• Plan, register and schedule organization rated and non-rated aircrew for required training events and as requested by outside support agencies
• Understand and communicate the training process to include all prerequisite training requirements, supporting application documents and sequential steps to complete the training
• Document and maintain an accurate and up to date United States Air Force and Foreign Military Sales electronic and paper copy technical order library; access and download publication updates from the Enhanced Technical Information Management System (ETIMS) and the International Database for Technical Orders and from hand receipt of distributed paper copies.
• Interact with other departments and outside agencies to schedule training and access technical publications
• Good People Skills and Communication Skills highly desired.

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 eight (8) 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 excellent 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 $96,500 to $130,000 annually.

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.

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