Project Manager ( Assistant)

Nexagen Networks•Frederick, MD

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About The Position

As a Project Analyst working in the role of an assistant to the government Assistant Project Manager (APM), you’ll join a high-performing team dedicated to excellence, innovation, and mission-critical support. At Nexagen, you will drive technological advancements and help secure our nation’s future. With outstanding benefits and unparalleled growth prospects, you’ll thrive in our collaborative and innovative environment. Leverage over two decades of industry expertise to drive transformative innovation and deliver exceptional services across diverse government sectors. Nexagen Networks is a trusted partner to the Department of War (DoW) and other federal agencies, including the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy, United States Space Force (USSF), and DHS. With more than 20 years of industry expertise, we deliver exceptional lifecycle professional services spanning Research and Development, Cloud Engineering, Digital Modernization, Systems and Software Engineering, DevSecOps, ITSM, Cybersecurity, Satellite Communication (SATCOM), RMF-FedRAMP, Logistics, Training, Exercises, COMSEC, and IT/Networking.

Requirements

8+ years of relevant professional experience.
Bachelor’s degree.
Must be able to obtain and maintain, at a minimum, a DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a Satellite Communications (SATCOM) environment is a plus.
Experience with wideband satellite systems is preferred.
Experience with the Wideband Global Satellite (WGS) constellation is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the government Assistant Project Manager (APM) in ensuring the timely completion of action items and requests for information across assigned programs and functional areas.
Provide project portfolio and administrative process support.
Coordinate team activities.
Assist leadership with management reporting and program status updates.
Coordinate and oversee assigned functions to ensure staff actions, task assignments, and status reporting meet established requirements and standards.
Support contract compliance throughout the period of performance, including acquisition requirements packages, Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), market research and analysis, and development of technical requirements.
Support IPT and Scrum meetings as necessary.
Assess vendor performance and recommend courses of action to the government team throughout the contract and system lifecycle to support successful delivery of contract requirements.
Assist with stakeholder coordination; maintain the project schedule; and report on testing and delivery timelines, project risks, and funding execution.
Prepare program-related documentation, including reports, briefings, and presentations.