Senior Project Management Support Specialist (PL)

Canvas; Tullahoma (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvas is seeking a Senior Project Management Support Specialist to advise and assist the Air Force in project management efforts for AEDC at Arnold AFB, TN. The role covers procurement support, contract administration assistance, and records management across multiple projects.

Responsibilities include documenting scope, leading project reviews, and coordinating with finance on spend plans. Occasional travel and potential for growth within a tight, mission-focused environment are expected.

Qualifications

• PMP certification (desirable)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field; Master’s Degree (PM4) or SME path possible
• 3-10 years of PM experience (PM3) or 10+ years (PM4)

Responsibilities

• Document project scope, objectives, KPPs, and KSAs.
• Oversee project phases from Initiation to Closeout.
• Prepare monthly project review briefings for the Air Force.
• Develop project spend plans with Finance.
• Lead weekly/bi-weekly project update meetings.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Ensure documentation is complete and stored properly.
• Mentor junior PMs and maintain stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

MS Office proficiency

Education

PM3 Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field

PM4 Master’s Degree in Business or related field

SME - Recognized industry leader

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Senior Project Management Support Specialist

Location: Arnold AFB-Tullahoma, TN

This is a pipeline requisition intended to identify and engage qualified candidates for anticipated future openings. Submission of an application does not guarantee an interview or offer of employment. Opportunities are subject to business needs, contract requirements, funding, and customer approval.

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 Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC) at Arnold AFB, TN. 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

About Us

Founded in 2007, Canvas connects a passion for going beyond the expected with the knowledge and expertise to deliver what our clients need now and in the future. Canvas has been recognized as a Great Place to Work Certified, Fortune Best Small Workplace, Fortune Best Workplace for Millennials (2022), Best Place for Working Parents (2022 & 2023), HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Awardee (2021 & 2022), Best Places to Work Awardee, 2019 Government Contracting - Technology Business of the Year, and Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year (2018) by the Huntsville/Madison Chamber of Commerce.

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. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit our Careers page. U.S. citizenship is required for most positions. Canvas is committed to expanding access to employment for people with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, and your disability prevents you from applying, please advise what reasonable accommodation Canvas can provide to assist you in applying for one of our open positions. You may contact us by sending an email to [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation for applying for a specific posted position will be responded to. Requests will be kept confidential and shared strictly on a need-to-know basis. Please be aware, scammers may try to impersonate our company by reaching out regarding job opportunities. We will never ask you for bank account information, checks, or other sensitive information as part of our hiring process. If you're unsure, please email [e-mail] with questions. For further information on Canvas including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website.