Project Manager/Strategy Coordinator

ZipRecruiter; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An energetic consultancy is seeking a Project Manager/Strategy Coordinator to support the AFWERX Technical Operations Branch. This role involves guiding strategic policy development, managing dynamic project environments, and translating operational concepts into actionable plans. The ideal candidate will have extensive project management experience and the ability to navigate complex organizational structures. Join a forward-thinking team that values employee development and offers a range of benefits, including competitive health insurance and a robust 401K plan. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative projects that impact the Department of the Air Force.

Benefits

Employee development and training

Fitness/Gym membership eligibility

Weekly pay schedule

401K with 100% matching up to 6%

Highly competitive PTO

Great health insurance

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

Home office & equipment plan

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Guide strategic policy review and development for the AF SBIR PMO.
• Translate CONOPs into actionable Operational Plans.

Skills

Project Management

Strategic Policy Development

Business Process Re-engineering

Operational Planning

Client Hardware Support

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Cybersecurity Support

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Job description

Title: Project Manager/Strategy Coordinator

Location: Washington, D.C, Austin, TX or Dayton, OH.

Clearance: Secret Eligibility

Who We Are:

Rackner is a software consultancy that builds cloud solutions for startups, enterprises, and the public sector. We are an energetic, growing consultancy with a passion for solving big problems for both startups and enterprises. We enable digital transformation for large organizations through the newest in distributed technologies as we are laser focused on end-to-end application development, DevSecOps, AI/ML and systems architecture and our methodology focuses on cloud-first and cost-effective innovation. Our customers hail from a diverse, ever-growing list of industries.

Position Overview/Responsibilities:

We are looking for a Project Manager/Strategy Coordinator to join our team to support the AFWERX Technical Operations Branch. AFWERX is the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force (DAF) and accelerates agile and affordable capability transitions by teaming innovative technology developers with Airman and Guardian talent. AFWERX supports both internal and external (federal and industry partners) users across multiple CONUS locations through client hardware support (NIPR, DREN) and cloud-based (e.g. IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) applications. Additionally, the AFWERX Technical Operations Branch provides Risk Management Framework (RMF) and cybersecurity support to the different AFWERX divisions (i.e. AFVentures, Spark, Prime), including Flight Test Program Management (FTPM) support to both manned and unmanned flight tests. The ideal candidate will have the knowledge and ability to perform tasks related to the technical/professional discipline they are performing.

Requirements:

• Provide guidance and strategic policy review and development to the AF SBIR PMO.
• Assist the PMO in managing efforts in a dynamic environment and recommend business process re-engineering to achieve program goals as needed.
• Translate Concept of Operations (CONOPs) into actionable Operational Plans and assist in implementing those ideas.
• Assist the PMO in developing and implementing proper Organizational structure to meet changing and demanding policies and schedules.
• Assist the PMO Community Relations Plan (CRP) Program Manager in the execution of transition and commercialization activities.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 8+ years of project management experience
• PMP desired
• MUST be able to pass a US Government Security Clearance.

Additional Info/Benefits:

• Rackner embraces and promotes employee development and training and covers the cost of certifications relevant to a position and the technologies/services provided.
• Fitness/Gym membership eligibility, weekly pay schedule and employee swag, snacks & events are offered as well!
• 401K with 100% matching up to 6%
• Highly competitive PTO
• Great health insurance with large network of providers
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance, and short- & long-term
• Industry-Leading Weekly Pay Schedule
• Home office & equipment plan