Project Manager

Astrion; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion seeks a Project Manager in Huntsville, AL to support the RTC Test and Engineering Services (RTES) Contract for the Army Division. This full-time role requires coordinating cost, schedule, and performance across the project lifecycle and delivering clear updates to stakeholders.

Candidates should have a technical/business degree and substantial experience in program management, data analysis, and government contracting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical, science or business discipline required.
• 6 years of experience in one of the listed areas or equivalent combinations as described.
• U.S. Citizen and ability to obtain Secret Government clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage Cost, Schedule, Performance, Risks, and Issues on behalf of RTC across the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with teammates and customers to develop accurate scopes for new projects.
• Develop cost estimates with the Program Operations Lead and others.
• Maintain constant communication with customers about existing and future project needs.
• Maintain communication with the TM/FTS team about schedule changes, funding or new projects.
• Develop and maintain schedules, org charts, quad charts, and funds management tools.
• Develop a Work Breakdown Structure to track labor, materials, and travel expenses.
• Learn RTC funding rules and use RTC software.
• Be proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Provide regular project updates to customers via multiple channels.
• Be flexible to take on other responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Requirements gathering

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in technical/science/business

Associate's Degree

10 years of relevant experience

Job description

Overview

Project Manager

JOB LOCATION: Huntsville, Alabama

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: Ability to Obtain Secret

CERTIFICATION: NA

TRAVEL: ~15%

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager for the RTC Test and Engineering Services (RTES) Contract supporting the Army Division.

Required Qualifications / Skills

• Must possess a Bachelor's Degree in a technical, science or business discipline from an accredited* college/university and 6 years of experience in one of the following areas, as related to the respective job required: Communication, Logistics, Operations, Finance, Personnel/Human Resource Management, Program Management, Process Improvement, Safety, Security, and Environmental specialties; or an Associate's Degree and 8 years of applicable experience in the assigned specialty area; or 10 years of experience performing the job duties in the assigned specialty area; or 10 years of military training in the assigned specialty area, or a combination thereof. Additional specialization requirements: Program Analyst - 4 years of the required experience must include experience coordinating projects; collecting data, reviewing technical documents compiling statistics and data for projects; writing narratives, managing the execution of inspection programs, creating, monitoring, and maintaining audit files for program compliance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Government security clearance. (Must be a U.S. Citizen.)
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills

• Must be flexible in adapting to deadlines, changing schedules, competing priorities, and unpredictable events.
• Thorough, detail oriented, and organized, with excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects at once.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and engineering instructions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Manage Cost, Schedule, Performance, Risks, and Issues on behalf of RTC and for the benefit of RTC’s customers throughout the lifecycle of a project - Initiation, Planning, Execution, Reporting, and Retirement.
• Collaborate with teammates and customers to develop accurate scopes for new projects.
• Collaborate with Program Operations Lead and other teammates to develop accurate cost estimates.
• Maintain constant communication with customers about existing and future project needs.
• Maintain constant communication with the TM/FTS team about changes to existing project schedule or requirements, project funding or potential new projects.
• Develop and maintain schedules, organization charts, quad charts, and funds management tools.
• Develop a Work Breakdown Structure to support the accurate tracking of labor, materials, and travel related expenses, including multiple funding sources.
• Have the ability to learn rules that apply to different types of government funding. Learn and use RTC specific software.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications. (Highly proficient with Excel.)
• Provide regular project updates to customers via text, e-mail, phone calls, online and in-person meetings.
• Be flexible to take on other unique responsibilities as needed to ensure the smooth execution of missions.

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