Project Manager 1 - Part-time (TS w/SCI eligibility)

American Systems • Ridge Crest, CA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Project Manager I to fill a part-time role supporting the Exodus Multi-Level Security (MLS) Program at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, CA . The Exodus program provides secure multi-domain information-sharing capabilities in support of Department of Defense missions. Responsibilities As a part-time Project Manager I for AMERICAN SYSTEMS, you will: Develop, implement, and manage the Exodus Project Management Plan (PM Plan) to ensure deliverables meet all contractual, technical, and quality standards. Serve as the primary liaison between the Contractor Support Services (CSS) team, Government COR, and program stakeholders. Participate in weekly Exodus Operations meetings to capture requirement changes, new task triggers, and funding adjustments, ensuring plans remain current and actionable. Work closely with government financial managers to validate commitments, obligations, and expenditures in alignment with Navy fiscal-year cycles, continuing resolutions, and funding expiration rules. Maintain and refine a complex, multi-customer cost-sharing model in Excel , using advanced functions (defined names, SUMIFS/COUNTIFS, INDEX, MATCH, pivot tables) to accurately track and project recurring and non-recurring costs across customers. Analyze and forecast plan-vs-actual-vs-projection data to support budget formulation, variance analysis, and accurate financial reporting. Apply cost accounting and mathematical principles to support pricing, cost estimating, revenue planning, and annual financial forecasts. Collaborate with government PMs, COR, program analysts, and engineers to develop cost estimates , translate technical requirements into financial impacts , and communicate model results clearly to all audiences . Recommend process or contract improvements that enhance quality, accuracy, and timeliness of deliverables while maintaining compliance with safety and security requirements. Lead and mentor project staff to ensure alignment with program objectives, promoting knowledge transfer and consistency in cost modeling and project reporting. Demonstrate expert-level Excel and analytical skills , applying relational data concepts and quantitative reasoning to strengthen cost models and financial accuracy. Maintain understanding of IT networks and system-level architectures to accurately relate customer requirements to resource use and associated costs.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret clearance w/SCI eligibility required
• Bachelor’s degree in a business, technical, or quantitative field; additional experience may substitute for degree
• At least 4–6 years of project management experience with 1–4 years supporting DoD, IT, or engineering programs
• Experience managing projects valued between $2M–$5M annually and leading teams of up to 15 personnel
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel (SUMIFS, COUNTIFS, INDEX, MATCH, pivot tables) and data modeling for budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Working knowledge of DoD and Navy financial processes , including funding, commitments, obligations, expenditures, and fiscal-year cycles
• Proven ability to develop and maintain cost models , analyze financial data, and communicate results clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated success in leading and mentoring staff and coordinating across technical, financial, and administrative teams
• Understanding of IT systems and network architectures and how they relate to cost and resource planning
• Strong foundation in project management methodologies and tools (e.g., PMI framework )
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Candidates must reside within approximately two hours driving distance of China Lake, CA to support recurring on-site program requirements.

Nice To Haves

• PMP certification or equivalent training a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage the Exodus Project Management Plan (PM Plan) to ensure deliverables meet all contractual, technical, and quality standards.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Contractor Support Services (CSS) team, Government COR, and program stakeholders.
• Participate in weekly Exodus Operations meetings to capture requirement changes, new task triggers, and funding adjustments, ensuring plans remain current and actionable.
• Work closely with government financial managers to validate commitments, obligations, and expenditures in alignment with Navy fiscal-year cycles, continuing resolutions, and funding expiration rules.
• Maintain and refine a complex, multi-customer cost-sharing model in Excel , using advanced functions (defined names, SUMIFS/COUNTIFS, INDEX, MATCH, pivot tables) to accurately track and project recurring and non-recurring costs across customers.
• Analyze and forecast plan-vs-actual-vs-projection data to support budget formulation, variance analysis, and accurate financial reporting.
• Apply cost accounting and mathematical principles to support pricing, cost estimating, revenue planning, and annual financial forecasts.
• Collaborate with government PMs, COR, program analysts, and engineers to develop cost estimates , translate technical requirements into financial impacts , and communicate model results clearly to all audiences .
• Recommend process or contract improvements that enhance quality, accuracy, and timeliness of deliverables while maintaining compliance with safety and security requirements.
• Lead and mentor project staff to ensure alignment with program objectives, promoting knowledge transfer and consistency in cost modeling and project reporting.
• Demonstrate expert-level Excel and analytical skills , applying relational data concepts and quantitative reasoning to strengthen cost models and financial accuracy.
• Maintain understanding of IT networks and system-level architectures to accurately relate customer requirements to resource use and associated costs.

Benefits

• AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Manager