Project Manager II

American Systems•Arlington, VA

3d•$115,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

Now Hiring at AMERICAN SYSTEMS Epsilon, Inc. has joined AMERICAN SYSTEMS! As one organization, we offer expanded resources, streamlined operations, and increased opportunities for growth and development. Join us to be part of a dynamic, collaborative environment dedicated to innovation and customer success.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Six (6) to eight (8) years of experience in a project coordinator or project management role.
Four (4) - six (6) years of experience in a technical role or federal/government environment.
Must have an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret with SCI eligibility or have an active Top Secret with SCI eligibility.
Will be subject to 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.
Highly detail-oriented with excellent follow-through, prioritization, and time management skills.
Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency with both Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies.
Proficiency with project management toolsets (MS Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, etc.).
Must be able to travel to various Company locations and/or Customer sites across the United States for meetings and onsite visits, as needed by the Company/Customer.
Must be able to travel by airplane both domestically and internationally.
Must be able to operate a motor vehicle for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

Prepare comprehensive plans, coordinate resources, and perform other administrative and programmatic duties.
Organize, direct, and coordinate the planning, oversight, and implementation of specific projects and initiatives within the bounds of a program.
Direct individuals or teams of resources in the execution of project tasks towards the successful completion of deliverables, objectives, and goals.
Ensure adherence to project schedules and budgets.
Interact with Senior Managers, Customers, and internal teams in the pursuit of successful project execution.
Provide high-level administrative support to the Program Manager.
Serve as a liaison between team members, the Program Manager, and Customer project managers.
Support the recruiting and hiring processes (review candidate resumes, coordinate interviews, etc.).
Assist with processing and tracking candidates through the government background check processes.
Create and track project deliverables, documentation, and compliance requirements.
Develop requirements for their project(s), and ensure adherence to those requirements throughout project execution and delivery.
Create and adhere to project budget and schedules.
Identify, document, manage, and escalate all project risks, issues, and opportunities.
Assist with the creation and tracking of program deliverables, documentation, and compliance requirements.
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans, and reports.
Act as the point of contact and communicate project status to all participants.