Senior Project Management Support Specialist (PL)

Canvas; Holloman (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Generous company-funded Basic Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

11 Paid Federal Holidays

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Corporate Sponsored Events

Spot Awards

Discretionary performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Canvas is seeking a Senior Project Management Support Specialist to provide advisory services to the Air Force at Holloman AFB, NM. The role requires managing project phases, documenting objectives, and ensuring stakeholder engagement. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, critical thinking abilities, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Experience ranges from 3 to 10 years for PM3 and over 10 years for PM4 roles. Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits are offered, including insurance and 401(k) plans.

Qualifications

• PMP certification is desirable.
• 3-10 years of experience for PM3 role.
• 10+ years of experience for PM4 role.
• Ability to maintain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex projects with various stakeholders.
• Document project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Conduct monthly project reviews and engage with finance for spending.
• Proactively identify project risks and develop contingency plans.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field

Master’s Degree in Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Job Title

Senior Project Management Support Specialist

Location

Holloman AFB - Alamogordo, NM

Canvas is seeking a qualified individual to provide advisory and assistance services to the Air Force in project/program management efforts associated with specific test needs at the Holloman Engineering Development Center (AEDC) at Holloman AFB, NM. The candidate will provide a wide range of services including procurement support, contract administration assistance, and records management/administrative support for a variety of planning and executing projects.

Duties

• Documenting project scope, objectives, KPPs, and KSAs.
• Working knowledge of project phases (Initiation, Planning, Design, Execution, and Closeout).
• Monthly project review briefings to our Air Force customer.
• Working with finance to develop project spend plans.
• Holding weekly/bi-weekly meetings for project updates.
• Advise the Air Force of any project disconnects, risks, opportunities, and overall progress.
• Define and document project requirements and deliverables through direct stakeholder engagement.
• Managing complex projects of all sizes.
• Knowledge/Familiarity of project acquisition strategy and key program events such as decision points, reviews, contract award, Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN) structure.
• Follow a structured system engineering approach that facilitates project milestone reviews including but not limited to Integrated Baseline Review (IBR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Verification Readiness Review (VRR), Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Functional Configuration Audit (FCA), and Physical Configuration Audit (PCA).
• Assess contractor documentation against project requirements.
• Ensuring all documentation is in place and stored in proper repository.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Developing contingency plans to minimize risks and keep projects on track.
• Foster and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution across all locations.
• Mentor, lead, and train younger PMs on the team

Requirements

PMP certification (desirable)

Minimum Education

• PM3 - Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field OR substitution as described below.
• PM4 - Master’s Degree in Business or related field OR substitution as described below.
• SME - Recognized as an industry leader in field of expertise.

Minimum Experience

• PM3 3-10 years of experience
• PM4 10+ years of experience

Security Clearance

Must be able to acquire and maintain a Secret clearance.

Other Essential Job Functions

• Highly organized with excellent communication skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• 5-10% travel may be required

Benefits Of Working With Canvas

• Competitive Wages*
• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous company-funded Basic Life Insurance
• Company-funded Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Dependent Care and Medical Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing training, continuing education, or advanced degree programs
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Spot Awards for exemplary individual performance
• Discretionary performance-based bonuses
• And many more!
• Final compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors, such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location

Canvas is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Canvas is an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA federal contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities.

Canvas has equal employment opportunities that are based upon a candidate's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job and are free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.