DoW SkillBridge Program – Project Manager – Ft. Walton Beach, FL

BAE Systems • Fort Walton Beach, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

BAE Systems is offering a DoD SkillBridge opportunity for transitioning military members to gain project management experience in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. The Project Manager supports the Deputy Operations Director and PMO Program Manager by managing project progress and timelines and helping ensure technical operations and project management needs are completed on time. The program is intended for transitioning military members in their last 180 days of service and provides work experience and on-the-job training in project management.

The position involves working with cross-functional teams to define requirements, specifications, and timelines; developing and maintaining project plans, schedules, and resource allocations; tracking progress and addressing risks; preparing materials for business development and consulting meetings; maintaining project management methods, procedures, reports, and Operations infrastructure documentation; and helping the Program Manager Office implement strategic projects.

Candidates must meet DoD SkillBridge eligibility requirements, including an anticipated honorable discharge, approval from their unit commander or chain of command, and being within commuting distance of Fort Walton Beach or approved and willing to relocate. The posting lists a full-time salary range of $0–$0 and notes that individual salaries depend on business considerations, local market conditions, internal equity, and candidate qualifications. Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, though certain benefits may be available depending on hours worked.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least 5 years of experience in project management or a related field.
• Experience prioritizing multiple tasks, managing projects, and adapting to a changing environment.
• Awareness of project management principles and practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interface with and present to employees and leadership at all levels.
• Proficiency with MS Office tools, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Teams.
• Must be eligible to participate in the Fellowship under DoD Instruction 1322.29.
• Must be projected to receive an honorable military discharge.
• Must receive approval from the Unit Commander or chain of command.
• Must be within commuting distance of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, or willing and approved to relocate there.
• Must be a transitioning military member within the last 180 days of service.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements, specifications, and timelines.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and resource allocations to meet project milestones.
• Monitor and track project progress, identify potential risks or issues, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Create content such as pitch decks and executive summaries for business development and consulting meetings.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining organizational project management methodology and procedures.
• Create and maintain reports and documentation related to Operations infrastructure.
• Collaborate with the Program Manager Office to implement strategic projects.
• Support the Deputy Operations Director and PMO Program Manager in managing project progress and timelines and completing technical operations and project management needs on time.

Benefits

• Opportunity to gain industry-specific project management experience and skills.
• Opportunity to build a professional network and make valuable connections.
• Supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Temporary employees may elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan.
• Temporary employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level