Project Manager

Sealaska/Woocheen Family of Businesses•Richland, WA

14h

About The Position

Serve as a Project Manager on a diverse set of national security-related projects. This position oversees efforts involving the design, acquisition, shipment, implementation, testing, and handover of radiation detection equipment and counter nuclear smuggling systems in close cooperation with NNSA, U.S. national laboratories, and international partners. These projects aim to deter, detect and investigate the illicit trafficking of nuclear and radiological materials at land border crossings, seaports and airports worldwide.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders, including basic exposure to working with international partners and an awareness of cultural sensitivity.
Familiarity with project management concepts and environments, including introductory exposure to government contracting or regulated projects (e.g., FAR, DOE, or similar frameworks), with the ability and willingness to learn earned value management and compliance requirements on the job.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
Proficiency with broadly applied software, including Microsoft Office, advanced Excel skills, and working knowledge of CostPoint.
Requires a bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Materials Science, Construction Management or related field with at least 2+ years of experience in the field or related area, or combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

A Master’s degree is preferred.
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferred, or the drive to pursue this certification.
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Support and eventually lead comprehensive project planning, including the development of the project scope, staffing plans, estimates of effort and detailed schedules.
Support and eventually lead to the development of technical and financial proposals for new work in the assigned region.
Identify and track project risks, issues, and changes associated with projects and appropriately escalate to the SRS General Manager.
Provide coordination and oversight of international logistics, including shipping, export control, customs clearance, property transfer and VAT exemption.
Support and eventually lead the planning, management, and execution of milestone reviews, deliverable assessments, and decision-gate processes to complete the project life cycle.
Ensure required deliverables are produced and reviewed, including the technical leadership of requirements management, design, implementation, system integration, verification, test, quality assurance, delivery, operations, and sustainment of the technical solution.
Review and assess the progress and financial performance of assigned projects monthly or more frequently as needed.
Assist with the coordination and implementation of resource assignments, production methods, or other factors to achieve and maintain operational efficiency and profitability.
Attend and actively participate in project-specific financial update meetings for each project.
Participate in business development activities, including performing market research, the development of proposals, and engaging with prospective new clients.
Provide input to the GM regarding functional areas where resources are lacking.
Communicate openly and frequently with internal team members and clients throughout project lifecycles to address issues quickly and efficiently. Prepare, conduct and document all progress reviews and other meetings as required.
Help develop and maintain a culture of operational discipline, prioritizing goals and deadlines with clients and others throughout the organization.
Meet all administrative requirements and requests established by the company on the dates specified (e.g., timesheet submission, invoice preparation and submission, training, report submission and other corporate directives, etc.).
Provide process improvement recommendations and proactively capture and share lessons learned based on best practices, industry standards, and field experiences.
Perform other related duties assigned to support evolving workload demands.