Project Manager

Advanced Technology and Research Corporation; Indian Head (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental insurances

401(k) plan

5 weeks of paid leave

Job summary

Advanced Technology and Research Corporation is seeking a mid-level project analyst to join its Engineering Services Division at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Indian Head, MD. The successful candidate will support military programs focusing on the US Navy's Warfare technology.

Ideal applicants will have a BS/BA degree, 5+ years of relevant experience, and strong skills in project management tools like MS Project. The position offers excellent benefits including health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and 5 weeks of paid leave per year.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management or relevant experience.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Experience with Navy or DoD engineering is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support project manager in overseeing and coordinating projects.
• Contribute to project planning and maintain documentation.
• Monitor project activities and evaluate overall project progress.

Skills

MS Project experience

Budget and financial knowledge

Integrated master schedule development

Risk management experience

Strong MS Office skills

Excellent verbal/written communication skills

Education

BS or BA degree in related discipline

Job description

Location: NSWC Indian Head, MD Department: Engineering Services
Type: Full Time Min. Experience: Mid-Level Salary Range: $100,000 to $120,000 USD per year

Advanced Technology & Research Corporation (www.atrcorp.com) is an equal–opportunity engineering company with a solid reputation in various engineering disciplines for the government and Fortune 500 commercial customers.

Benefits: Medical/Dental insurances, free basic life/ADD, long‑term and short‑term disability insurances, 401(k) plan, educational assistance program, and 5 weeks of paid leave per year for minimum seniority.

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The successful applicant will join ATR's Engineering Services Division, working as a mid-level project analyst at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division, Indian Head, MD. The applicant will have an opportunity to work on world‑class military programs that support the US Navy's Warfare technology as part of the Air Systems Engineering Branch. Working onsite with the Air Systems Engineering team, the applicant will work with project leads and their engineers to develop documentation and support as needed to assist projects in executing according to plan. Responsibilities include supporting the project manager with overseeing and coordinating projects, contributing to project planning, preparing and maintaining documentation, reviewing contracts and financials, monitoring project activities, and evaluating the overall project.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Minimum BS or BA degree in related discipline
• 5+ years of project management or relevant experience
• PMP certification and experience in Project Management principals is preferred
• Job experience with Navy or DoD engineering is desirable but not a prerequisite

Skills & Abilities Requirements

• Extensive MS Project experience and thorough understanding of the project management principles
• Utilizing budget and financial knowledge in executing projects to cost, schedule and performance requirements
• Experience with integrated master schedule development and tracking
• Experience developing integrated master schedule summary charts for inclusion in status briefs
• Experience with leading risk management to include documenting, tracking, and reporting risks
• Experience working with naval engineering financials, budgeting, cost estimates, Statements of Work
• Experience with analysis report writing and project management plans
• Experience with tracking action items and obtaining status information
• Possess strong MS Office skills to include, but not limited to, MS Word, MS Project, MS PowerPoint, and Adobe Pro
• Possess excellent verbal/written communications skills and attention to detail
• Interest and aptitude for working on complex technical projects and teams in a fast‑paced environment while managing multiple assignments
• Ability to interact with technical and non-technical customers and external teammates to understand their issues, frame potential solutions and develop collaborative projects

Other Requirements

Candidate must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance or favorable adjudication of a national security background investigation. Current successful background investigation completion is a plus.