Project Lead II

Arcata Associates•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

The Project Lead II serves as the central interface between engineering teams, customers, and vendors to plan and execute efforts that upgrade, replace, and deploy systems or capabilities supporting Air Force pilot training. The role works with customers and project engineers to define project scope and manages projects using Microsoft Project Server. It is accountable for project schedules, budgets, requirements, risks, deliverables, performance, stakeholder coordination, and successful transition of completed products to operations and maintenance. The position applies established company and government processes and procedures to complete complex assignments of varying nature and sequence. It supports projects involving engineering and technical services for research, development, test and evaluation, training missions, and related activities. Overnight travel to remote sites and vendor facilities is required; field integration trips may occur weekly.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a technical field of study or five years of experience performing project management.
Must possess or obtain a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification within one year of employment.
Candidates who do not yet meet PMP certification experience requirements must obtain a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification within one year of employment.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to manage stressful environments.
Ability to communicate, follow up, and resolve problems.
Attention to detail and thoroughness.
Ability to learn technical attributes and understand the concept of operation, maintenance, and sustainment for systems and equipment deployed or upgraded as part of a project.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project Professional.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Ability to perform highly detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks with frequent interruptions.
Ability to read and interpret complex data and information; use mathematical reasoning; analyze and solve problems; and learn and apply new information.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge or experience with electronic warfare and simulator systems representing air defense systems.
Knowledge or experience with telecommunications, data transport, and data processing systems.
Knowledge or experience with cyber security.
Knowledge or experience with radar systems.
Understanding of Systems Engineering methodology.

Responsibilities

Serve as the central interface among engineering teams, customers, and vendors for project efforts.
Work with customers and project engineers to define project scope and manage efforts as projects using Microsoft Project Server.
Develop detailed project schedules and establish the critical path.
Identify stakeholders and request resource requirements.
Develop vendor subcontracts and perform vendor management functions.
Provide a single point of contact for the Government, vendors, and the Company on project matters.
Ensure Systems Engineering Processes are followed.
Develop, review, and approve project documentation, including requirements, implementation, and testing documentation.
Establish, execute, and report on project budgets.
Establish and manage project risks.
Track project deliverables and performance.
Collaborate with stakeholders to address applicable safety, security, and property requirements.
Monitor project progress and report it to stakeholders.
Document lessons learned and archive project data.
Create, evaluate, and distribute reports; resolve anomalies or issues with project data.
Ensure project closure and successful transition of products to operations and maintenance.
Follow company and government processes and procedures, maintaining accountability for project schedule, budget, and requirements so projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Travel to remote sites and vendor facilities to support acceptance testing, site implementation planning, and oversight.
Perform other related tasks as needed.