Project Manager - Launch Systems IPT (PL)

Canvas Inc.; Riverdale (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvas Inc. seeks a Project Management Support Specialist to join the Launch Systems IPT at Hill AFB, Utah, providing on-site PM support to the Air Force customer across DT&E activities for missile systems.

This role involves coordinating tests, maintaining documentation, and supporting multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced defense environment. The ideal candidate will have an active DoD clearance, strong project management experience, and the ability to work in a classified environment with

Qualifications

• Active DoD security clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Experience in executing project management administration.
• Willingness to work on-site in a classified environment.
• Bachelor's degree in related field with at least 2 years’ experience; six years direct work experience or four years with an Associate's degree may substitute for a bachelor.

Responsibilities

• Provide task management support to the ICBM CTF LDTO in DT&E activities for AFNWC missile systems.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary government and contractor team to plan, test, analyze, and report through program acquisition phases.
• Support the Sentinel program DT&E to assess performance against requirements.
• Maintain cognizance of all assigned team engineering activities.
• Recommend and implement process improvements.
• Assist in planning and coordinating test activities.
• Provide administrative support such as scheduling meetings, note taking, and preparing documents.
• Track test activity progress and update project management tools with current information.
• Communicate and coordinate with team members to ensure all tasks are on-track and completed on time.
• Research and compare locations, cost, and capabilities for test facilities.
• Assist in the preparation of test documents and presentations.
• Maintain test activity files and ensure documentation is kept up-to-date.
• Ensure project management controls are established and used by the team.
• Analyze, organize, and prioritize work to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Utilize resources effectively to accomplish mission, including ability to work independently or in a group.
• Act as Support Agreement Manager.
• Understand and adhere to safety and security requirements.

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager - Launch Systems IPT

Location: Hill AFB, Utah

Canvas is currently seeking a Project Management Support Specialist to join our Launch Systems Integrated Product Team (IPT) and provide support to our Air Force customer at Hill Air Force Base Utah.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide task management support to the ICBM Combined Test Force (CTF) Lead Developmental Test & Evaluation Organization (LDTO) in developmental test and evaluation (DT&E) activities for AF Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) missile systems.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary government and contractor team to plan, test, analyze, and report through multiple program acquisition phases.
• Support the Sentinel program developmental test effort to assess performance against stated program requirements.
• Maintain cognizance of all assigned team engineering activities.
• Recommend and implement process improvements.
• Assist in planning and coordinating test activities.
• Provide administrative support such as scheduling meetings, note taking, and preparing documents.
• Track test activity progress and update project management tools with current information. Communicate and coordinate with team members to ensure all tasks are on-track and completed on time.
• Research and compare locations, cost, and capabilities for test facilities.
• Assist in the preparation of test documents and presentations.
• Maintain test activity files and ensure all necessary documentation is kept up-to-date.
• Ensures appropriate project management controls are established and effectively used by the team.
• Analyze, organize, and prioritize work requirements to meet multiple deadlines while working in a fast tempo environment.
• Utilize resources effectively to accomplish mission, including the ability to work effectively alone, unsupervised, or within a group.
• Acts as Support Agreement Manager
• Understand and adere to safety and security requirements.

Qualifications

Required knowledge, skills, and education:

• Must possess (or be able to obtain) an active and transferrable DoD security clearance with current investigation at the required level. Must be able to maintain the required clearance.
• Experience in executing project management administration.
• Must be willing and able to work on-site in a classified environment.
• A Bachelor's degree in related field and at least 2 years’ experience, some of which include portions of duties included herein. At least six years direct work experience or four years direct experience and an Associate's degree can be substituted for a Bachelor degree.
• Work is timely, efficient, and of acceptable quality; completed work must meet project/program objectives.
• Personal and organizational interactions exhibit and foster cooperation and teamwork, enhance customer relations, and active promote rapport with customers.
• Verbal and written communications are clear, concise, and at appropriate level.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality work within established timelines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while maintaining positive customer relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or within a group.
• Must be willing to travel up to 10%.
• Experience with unit project management software (e.g., Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, etc) highly desired.
• Experience in working with AFNWC organizations, designated test organizations, and/or prime contractors is highly desired.
• Familiarity with test and evaluation planning and processes consistent with DoD acquisition directives and policies is highly desired.