Project Manager 2

MELE Associates•Albuquerque, NM

14h•Onsite

About The Position

MELE Associates, Inc. is seeking to add an experienced Project Manager to support the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) in the execution of its mission, including providing technical, programmatic management, environmental planning and logistics support services. This full-time on-site position is contingent upon contract award. Essential Functions: Responsible for assisting federal team members with negotiating requirements, program planning and direction, with the DoD (US Navy) and integration of activities supporting that program within the NNSA Nuclear Weapons Complex. Direct planning and execution via Warhead Side Sessions for joint US/UK weapon program research, design, development, production, modification, surveillance, safety and dismantlement. Assess current and needed capability and capacity of the NNSA weapons production complex for the assigned weapon program and coordinate necessary facility and resource planning based on this information. Provide experience-driven guidance to support the development of new or revised policies, requirements, and procedures for US compatibility assessment, qualification, production and procurement activities. Provides direction and guidance to design agencies, production agencies and various NNSA offices regarding weapon program workload commitment, including the allocation of funds, to support all approved planned activities and in the day-to-day resolution of design, production and logistical issues. Interface with design agency and production agency senior program leadership personnel in ensuring clear understanding of programmatic commitments and performance status. Ensure nuclear weapons complex integration in support of weapon program commitments and deliverables and is accountable to NNSA, US Navy and UK senior leadership for performance and achievement of programmatic commitments. Independently provide appropriate coordination and interpretation of NNSA guidance, develop new initiatives in support of established program objectives, and is considered an expert regarding the assigned program.

Requirements

Current, active DOE Q Clearance/Top Secret Clearance with ability to acquire SCI.
Bachelor’s degree in management or business-related field.
Eight (8) years of relevant experience is equivalent to a four (4) year bachelor's degree.
Minimum seven (7) years of government experience
Superior communication, organizational, interpersonal, and writing skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in project management or PMP Certification.

Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting federal team members with negotiating requirements, program planning and direction, with the DoD (US Navy) and integration of activities supporting that program within the NNSA Nuclear Weapons Complex.
Direct planning and execution via Warhead Side Sessions for joint US/UK weapon program research, design, development, production, modification, surveillance, safety and dismantlement.
Assess current and needed capability and capacity of the NNSA weapons production complex for the assigned weapon program and coordinate necessary facility and resource planning based on this information.
Provide experience-driven guidance to support the development of new or revised policies, requirements, and procedures for US compatibility assessment, qualification, production and procurement activities.
Provides direction and guidance to design agencies, production agencies and various NNSA offices regarding weapon program workload commitment, including the allocation of funds, to support all approved planned activities and in the day-to-day resolution of design, production and logistical issues.
Interface with design agency and production agency senior program leadership personnel in ensuring clear understanding of programmatic commitments and performance status.
Ensure nuclear weapons complex integration in support of weapon program commitments and deliverables and is accountable to NNSA, US Navy and UK senior leadership for performance and achievement of programmatic commitments.
Independently provide appropriate coordination and interpretation of NNSA guidance, develop new initiatives in support of established program objectives, and is considered an expert regarding the assigned program.