Project Manager II (JSF)

American Systems•Arlington, VA

5d•$130,000 - $165,000

About The Position

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is hiring a Project Manager II at AMERICAN SYSTEMS Epsilon, Inc., which has joined AMERICAN SYSTEMS. The Project Manager II works closely with the Program Manager to prepare plans, coordinate resources, and perform administrative and programmatic duties. The role organizes, directs, and coordinates the planning, oversight, and implementation of projects and initiatives within a program. It may direct individuals or teams in executing project tasks and achieving deliverables, objectives, and goals. The position is accountable for adherence to project schedules and budgets and interacts with senior managers, customers, and internal teams to support successful project execution. The role provides administrative support to the Program Manager, acts as a liaison among team members and customer project managers, supports recruiting and hiring, and assists with government background-check processing. It manages project requirements, deliverables, documentation, compliance, budgets, schedules, risks, issues, and opportunities, and communicates project status to participants. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and hold an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, or an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. The position is subject to a federal background investigation. Travel to company locations or customer sites across the United States, as well as domestic and international air travel, may be required. The employee must also be able to operate a motor vehicle for extended periods.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Six to eight years of experience in a project coordinator or project management role.
Four to six years of experience in a technical role or a federal/government environment.
Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, or active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
Subject to a federal background investigation.
Proven ability to lead technical teams and coordinate personnel resources to achieve program and project objectives.
Superior oral and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail, follow-through, prioritization, and time management skills.
Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency with Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies.
Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, or Azure DevOps.
Ability to travel to company locations and/or customer sites across the United States for meetings and onsite visits, as needed.
Ability to travel by airplane domestically and internationally.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Program Manager to prepare plans, coordinate resources, and perform administrative and programmatic duties.
Organize, direct, and coordinate planning, oversight, and implementation of projects and initiatives within a program.
Direct individuals or teams in executing project tasks toward successful completion of deliverables, objectives, and goals, as needed.
Ensure adherence to project schedules and budgets.
Interact with senior managers, customers, and internal teams to support successful project execution.
Provide high-level administrative support to the Program Manager.
Serve as a liaison among team members, the Program Manager, and customer project managers.
Support recruiting and hiring processes, including reviewing candidate resumes and coordinating interviews.
Assist with processing and tracking candidates through government background-check processes.
Create and track project deliverables, documentation, and compliance requirements.
Develop project requirements and ensure adherence to them throughout project execution and delivery.
Create project budgets and schedules and ensure adherence to them.
Identify, document, manage, and escalate project risks, issues, and opportunities.
Assist with creating and tracking program deliverables, documentation, and compliance requirements.
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans, and reports.
Act as a point of contact and communicate project status to all participants.