Project Manager III

Tyonek Native Corporation; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyonek Native Corporation seeks a Project Manager to provide technical leadership across programs with DoD contracts. You will oversee cost, quality, and schedule, coordinating multiple departments to deliver required deliverables within constraints, while managing risks and changes.

The role requires 5+ years in project management for government contracts and familiarity with FAR/DFAR regulations. A Secret or higher clearance is preferred; strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field from an accredited college.
• 4-6 years' experience with aviation projects.
• 5 years' experience in Project Management in government contracting.
• Experience interpreting government RFPs and statements of work.
• Active Secret or higher security clearance desired or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to ensure cost, quality, and schedule objectives.
• Coordinate functional departments to meet contract and SOW requirements.
• Lead integration activities and manage project communications with customers.
• Develop and control budgets, resources, and deadlines.
• Review and approve project schedules and deliverables.
• Monitor project performance and report progress to leadership.
• Apply FAR/DFAR knowledge and manage risks and changes as needed.
• Mentor and coach junior staff as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Communication

Government contracting

Aviation systems

Budgeting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

General Description

The Project Manager is responsible for the technical leadership to ensure fulfillment of contractual obligations including cost, quality, and schedules while maintaining company objectives. Responsible for leading teams to deliver results that span across all aspects of programs that are of strategic importance to the mission of the company. The Project Manager ensures that projects and Task Orders within programs produce the required deliverables within the specified constraints of time and cost and to achieve the potential benefits as defined by the Senior Program Manager. Contributes to corporate and program process improvement initiatives as it relates to improvement of the Quality Management System and adheres to quality and production control guidelines throughout the life cycle of the program. This includes management of issues, risks, and change requests to ensure successful and on-time CDRL delivery. Performs work under minimal supervision. Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter. Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group. May act as a lead or first-level supervisor.

Duties

• Responsible for technical oversight of projects and task orders within quality, and schedule constraints
• Coordinates the efforts of the functional departments, as required, to ensure that projects are conducted in accordance with the requirements of the contract and statement of work
• Acts as primary contact for assigned integration activities, leading technical performance
• Familiar with a variety of aviation systems, related concepts, and practices and procedures
• Develops and controls budgets, resources, and deadlines
• Develops, reviews, approves project schedules and project deliverables
• Communicates goals, scope, technical approach, and schedule requirements to assigned personnel
• Constantly assesses project performance and formulates, organizes, and monitors progress reports
• Must be knowledgeable of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and DFAR, Department of Defense (DoD) regulations, requirements, policies/procedures, cost/scheduling estimating
• Must possess superior communication skills with experience in interfacing directly with the government Contracting Officers, Contracting Officer's Representatives, and customer designated representatives
• Innovation, flexibility, and initiative are important attributes, as well as the ability to work under unusual or extreme pressures
• Must have excellent risk, change, and resource management skills
• Demonstrates a solutions-focused approach to problem solving while identifying and resolving customer issues
• Other Duties as Assigned

Education/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in related area of academic study, from an accredited college or university required.
• 4-6 years' experience with aviation projects.
• 5 years' experience in Project Management, in government contracting; interpretation of government RFP's and statements of work.
• Strong working knowledge of aviation product lifecycle management, BOM development and technical writing.
• Active Secret or higher security clearance desired. At a minimum, the candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a secret or higher security clearance.
• We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform post offer, pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Physical Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for certain periods throughout the day.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands, working at heights with fall protection devices.
• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
• May be required to lift up to 25 pounds and carry for short distances.
• Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.
• Normally works in an office setting with controlled temperature.

Equal Opportunity Employer/VEVRAA/ADA

TNC and its subsidiaries fall under ANCSA and are entitled under Federal Law to extend hiring preferences to its shareholders. ANCSA provides TNC the authority to give shareholder preference in hiring. TNC reaffirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Tyonek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA governed Federal Contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities. TNC provides all employees and job applicants equal employment opportunities in hiring and promotion without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, national origin or any other reason prohibited by law.