Engineering Project Manager

Kansas City National Security Campus•Kansas City, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Project Analyst manages complex activities supporting project or program planning, execution, and sustainability maintenance. The role analyzes and interprets complex data from business systems and external sources and performs or leads end-to-end project planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting for departmental and cross-functional groups. It may include contract management, financial and budget reporting, and mentoring less experienced project analysts. The position acts as a point of contact for assigned internal and external customer projects, coordinates plans and commitments with stakeholders, and supports corrective actions and continuous improvement. Work is on-site at the Kansas City National Security Campus, with travel up to 10% and the possibility of remote or hybrid work only as directed by management and business needs. U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance are required.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in project planning, management, or a similar role or discipline.
Bachelor’s degree, or at least 2 additional years of directly related experience beyond the 5-year minimum in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
Ability to work remotely, hybrid, or on-site as directed by management and business needs; employees must be able to work on-site and travel as needed.
Regular and reliable attendance.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy security clearance; some positions require additional DOE designations.
Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test and federal background investigation; employment offers are contingent on the investigation.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Experience identifying, analyzing, recommending, and implementing solutions to project-related problems.
Knowledge of commercial or governmental budgetary processes and guidelines.
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills and ability to build effective relationships with internal and external customers.
Detail orientation, professional presence, and sound problem-solving and decision-making judgment.

Responsibilities

Analyze, develop, and coordinate plans for assigned programs or projects using project management experience and subject matter expertise.
Develop and maintain project planning networks for complex projects.
Act as the FM&T point of contact for assigned internal and external customer projects.
Report project plan status and collaborate with project step owners and stakeholders to meet commitments and timelines.
Contribute to developing, implementing, or negotiating project plan changes with internal and external customers.
Escalate issues, initiate customer contact when warranted, and collaborate on appropriate recovery or corrective action plans.
Compile and analyze data, maintain documentation, and propose and implement recommendations for organizational requirements, projects, and special studies.
Prioritize and manage concurrent multi-project priorities.
Identify opportunities for efficiency and improvement and initiate, participate in, or lead continuous improvement actions.
Perform contract management activities related to setup, maintenance, or closeout of customer order contracts, as applicable.
Compile, coordinate, monitor, and maintain financial and budgeting reports, as applicable.
Mentor and coach less experienced or newer project analysts and other team members.