Project Manager

JBW Federal; Scott Air Force Base (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

Annual Costco/Sam's membership

401K

Job summary

JBW Federal, located near Scott AFB, IL, seeks a Project Manager with an active Secret DoD security clearance to manage complex programs. You will develop plans, timelines and budgets, coordinate cross-functional teams, and report progress to stakeholders in a dynamic, defense-focused environment.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in project management, with strong leadership, communication, and knowledge of PM methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of project management experience.
• Strong understanding of Agile, Waterfall, PMI methodologies.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• PMP/PgMP or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, timelines, and scope.
• Align goals with stakeholder expectations and strategies.
• Lead cross-functional project teams for collaboration and delivery.
• Monitor performance and ensure timely milestones.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate project risks and issues.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

PM methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Smartsheet

Job description

JBW Federal is a subsidiary company of the Kanaka Foundation - An NHO who's mission is to support Native Hawaiians.

You Will Receive a Comprehensive Benefits Package That Includes

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Pet insurance
• Annual membership to Costco or Sam's
• 401K
• ...and much, much more!

Overview Of Position

JBW Federal is seeking a Project Manager to work in the Scott AFB, IL area. A United States Citizenship and an active Secret DoD Security Clearance is required to be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, timelines, and manages scope.
• Align project goals and deliverables with organizational strategies and stakeholder expectations.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams to ensure consistency and collaboration.
• Monitor and track project performance, ensuring timely completion of milestones.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate program risks and issues.
• Communicate project status, progress, and challenges to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Manage resource allocation and dependencies across projects.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate project governance, including steering committees and stakeholder reviews.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years of experience in project management
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, PMI).
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills..
• Proven experience in managing multiple complex projects or programs simultaneously.
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification is preferred
• Proficient in program management tools and software (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Smartsheet).

Competencies

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Leadership and team development
• Risk and change management
• Stakeholder engagement
• Results orientation
• Strong written and verbal communication

Clearance

• Active Secret Security Clearance is required
• Must be a US Citizen and pass a background check
• Maintain applicable security clearance(s) at the level required by the client and/or applicable certification(s) as requested by FEDITC and/or required by FEDITC'S Client(s)/Customer(s)/Prime contractor(s).

Kanaka Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information (family medical history), or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. EEO/AA employer/Vet/Disabled.