Project Manager – Multiple Levels

Noblis; Oklahoma City (OK); Hybrid; USD 103,950 - 264,300; Full time

Job summary

Noblis is seeking Technical Project Managers to support the FAA Air Traffic Systems and Surveillance Services within the PMO. You will manage all aspects of program and project management, ensuring FAA policies and program elements are integrated and documented.

Roles cover automation, communications, navigation, and surveillance portfolios in sustainment or AMS progression. These positions require strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• FAA background investigation passed and suitability determination required.
• Experience managing complex aviation-related programs and systems.
• Experience leading contract management including cost, schedule, risk, and performance.
• Experience delivering strategic leadership and guiding project teams.
• PMP certification is a desirable qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of program and project management across FAA domains.
• Ensure FAA policies, processes, and program elements are integrated and documented.
• Lead task order activities and deliverables per Noblis PM standards and QMS requirements.
• Interface with government personnel and customer representatives for coordination and communication.
• Prepare and deliver program management tasks and deliverables with quality and timeliness.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Risk management

Team leadership

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree (any discipline)

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Job description

Responsibilities

For over 25 years, Noblis has provided specialized engineering, acquisition, and program management services to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), playing a key role in the acquisition and implementation of mission-critical systems and capabilities across the Air Traffic Organization (ATO) and the Office of NextGen (ANG). We are seeking passionate and committed professionals ready to contribute their expertise towards advancing the National Airspace System (NAS) in alignment with the FAA's forward-looking vision for aviation. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that streamline the acquisition and deployment of next-generation air traffic management and surveillance systems, improve infrastructure at airports and in the airspace, and support the integration of unmanned aircraft systems and commercial space ventures. Your work will directly influence the FAA's ability to adapt to future growth and technological shifts, ensuring the aerospace system remains the safest and most efficient worldwide.

Description

Noblis is seeking Technical Project Managers to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Traffic Systems and Surveillance Services directorates within the Program Management Organization (PMO). Employees will manage all aspects of program and project management, ensuring FAA operational policies, processes, and program elements are integrated and documented. Technical Project Managers will support a variety of programmatic and functional elements across automation, communications, navigation, and surveillance portfolios in sustainment or as they progress through the FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS).

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of program and project management, including planning, developing, organizing, coordinating, and conducting ATO organizational activities.
• Ensure FAA operational policies, processes, and program elements are integrated and documented.
• Potential to take on task order manager responsibilities under the contract, including managing all task order activities and deliverables, in accordance with Noblis enterprise program/project management standards and ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
• Interface with government management personnel, contractor managers, and customer agency representatives to ensure effective communication and coordination.
• Prepare and deliver program management-related tasks and deliverables, ensuring they meet quality and timeliness standards.
• Serve as primary client interface providing status reporting and project documentation.
• Provide program management, planning, and integration support to a portfolio of programs.
• Provide technical leadership; strategic and tactical planning; and oversight in the management and administration of the Task Orders.
• Ensure technical performance of all Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) area products and services within cost and schedule for each Task Order.
• Manage and supervise the work efforts of subordinate personnel.
• Facilitate meetings, ensuring clear communication and effective decision-making.
• Apply critical thinking and analysis skills to solve complex problems and make informed decisions.

Required Qualifications

• Successfully pass an FAA background investigation/verification and receive a successful final suitability determination.
• Management experience in projects involving planning, integrating and implementation of complex systems and equipment, preferably aviation-related.
• Experience serving as task leader for all aspects of contract management including cost, schedule, risk, and performance.
• Experience delivering strategic leadership and guidance to a project team.
• Experience supporting program staffing and recruiting needs.
• Experience managing client relationships across the project, including stakeholders.
• Experience supporting business development activities.
• Demonstrated cross-functional team collaboration and program management skills in a rapidly changing, high intensity, mission-oriented work environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to adapt, with willingness to readily take ownership of tasks and problems, which often extend beyond initial scope of responsibility.
• Expertise in documentation, presentation tools, and project management tools such as MS Project and Jira.
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communications skills.
• Successfully pass an FAA background investigation/verification and receive a successful final suitability determination.
• U.S. Citizen or Green Card Permanent Resident who has resided in the U.S. for 3+ years
• Travel will vary per project. Must be able to travel as required by the project.

Educational And Experience Requirements

• Work experience that is not relevant to the labor category definition will not be considered in the "Years of Relevant Experience" calculation.

Senior-level

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience managing a wide variety of technical and administrative projects with bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, 10 years of direct and relevant experience relating to the management/ supervision of the design, development, test or acquisition of Air Traffic Control/ Management (ATC/M) Systems
• Compensation Ranges $103,950 - $264,300

Mid-level

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience managing a wide variety of technical and administrative projects with bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, 10 years of direct and relevant experience relating to the management/ supervision of the design, development, test or acquisition of Air Traffic Control/ Management (ATC/M) Systems
• Compensation Ranges : $85,950 - $180,525

Junior-level

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing a wide variety of technical and administrative projects with bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, 10 years of direct and relevant experience relating to the management/ supervision of the design, development, test or acquisition of Air Traffic Control/ Management (ATC/M) Systems
• Compensation Ranges: $64,620- $1490,200

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated FAA and/or Aviation and Aerospace experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is required
• FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS) expertise is desired/a plus.
• Customer-service and goal oriented.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team; Proactive, solution-oriented, with exceptional time management skills.
• FAA experience highly desired.
• Providing current support to FAA ATEPS II (air traffic engineering program support)
• FAA Experience within the past 12 months
• Current FAA suitability

Additional Information

Locations may vary depending on location of the project. Some primary on-site locations include: Washington D.C., Egg Harbor NJ, and Oklahoma City OK.

Possibility of some roles allowing for remote/hybrid employment.

All roles require U.S. Citizenship or Green Card Permanent Resident who has resided in the U.S. for 3+ years.

All roles are contingent on position availability, customer funding, and customer approval.

Thank you for your interest!

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.

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Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

USD $64,620.00 - USD $264,300.00 /Yr.