Project Management Specialist

Socket.dev

Edwards (CA)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 185,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Job summary

GMRE is a small veteran-owned company providing high-quality engineering and technical services. A project management position supports numerous DoD flight test and acquisition programs for bomber aircraft across planning, provisioning, analysis, and reporting phases.

The role requires in-depth knowledge of DoD/Air Force acquisition and flight test processes, with responsibility for coordinating cross-functional activities, schedules, and risk mitigation in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

This skill level requires over 10 years of experience and a bachelor’s degree in the applicable discipline.
Oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.
Duties include independent functional work and leadership in mission critical program activities.

Responsibilities

Familiar with the technical aspects of weapons integration and flight test disciplines and processes.
Coordinate tasks in engineering, program control, configuration management, test, manufacturing and quality assurance.
Develop, analyze, and report on acquisition strategy methodologies, progress, and mitigation strategies.
Schedule and coordinate participation to establish bases for acquisition programs through lifecycle phases.
Prioritize and analyze tasks with varying clarity and communicate with stakeholders.
Oversee multi-customer/multi-project work with time constraints and security/ safety ramifications.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Leadership

Prioritization

Microsoft Office

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in applicable discipline

10+ years of experience

Job description

Description

JOB SUMMARY

This is a 412 Test Wing project management position capable of performing duties independently to assist in the management of numerous Research Development Test & Evaluation projects for bomber aircraft. These projects are in a variety of Project Management phases ranging from planning and provisioning to analysis, and reporting.

Provides knowledge and experience in acquisition Project Management and general organizational workflow (philosophy, policies, and procedures) to procurement activities, project/program management tasks, acquisition programs and organizational activities. Support will not include counseling, mentoring, judgmental/discretionary decisions, or other activities related to supervision of Government personnel.

WHY WORK FOR GMRE?

GMRE is a small veteran-owned company who cares about our employees. We offer health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), vacation, Paid Time Off (PTO), or Paid Sick Leave (PSL) based on state laws, paid holidays, and life insurance to all permanent full-time employees. GMRE’s mission is to provide high quality engineering and technical services to help our customers grow and succeed.

GMRE is an equal opportunity employer. GMRE is committed to making employment decisions based on valid requirements, without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local laws.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The qualified candidate will be familiar with the technical aspects of weapons integration and flight test disciplines and processes to include:

Knowledge and/or academic understanding of DoD and Air Force system, subsystem, and equipment acquisition; and/or program management procedures pertinent to either development, procurement, production, logistics support, and/or techniques for employment for the system being acquired.
Perform program management functions to include coordinating tasks associated with engineering, program control, configuration management, test, manufacturing and quality assurance, and integrated logistics support
Develop, analyze, and report on acquisition strategy methodologies, their progress, and mitigation strategies to attain/sustain desired performance.
Schedule, guide, and coordinate participation to establish military, economic, and technical bases for acquisition programs in conceptual phases and throughout the validation, engineering and manufacturing, production, and deployment phases of an acquisition life cycle.
Perform tasks daily that require prioritization, research, and analysis whose objectives may or may not be clearly communicated, understood by the requestor or readily available.
Perform tasks that have variables as well as programmatic risks that may require investigation, analysis, creation of what if scenarios and/or consultations with system matter experts (SME) to determine best course of action.
Capacity and capability to perform, guide, direct, and oversee tasks that are performed in a multiple customer/multiple project work environment with both independent and team activities that have critical time constraints, often congressional oversight, and real-world security and safety ramifications for both the US and foreign nations.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

Experience in project management for bomber aircraft in flight test is highly desired and/or other DoD flight test programs for the development and implementation of project cost, schedule, performance, and risk analysis/assessment and management plans.
A demonstrated ability for analysis and development of project baselines, Statements of Capability, Program Introduction Documents, Flying Hour Program and test schedules, and briefings, reports, and other tasks required for planning, provisioning, and implementation of flight test requirements.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Ability to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short notice as needed.
Ability to maintain professional appearance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

This skill level requires over 10 years of experience and a bachelor’s degree in the applicable discipline.
This skill level typically works on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program and performs all functional duties independently.
This skill level may oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.

Qualification Substitutions:

Bachelor’s degree - 6 years’ work experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

SECURITY CLEARANCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Must have a minimum of an active U.S. Top Secret clearance and be subject to a government security investigation.
Driving or renting a car for company business is expected with some frequency. For insurance purposes, a valid driver’s license is required.
Do you have the ability to pass a background check to be granted access to the specific working location installation bases to perform work for GMRE?

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS