Project Manager (FAA required)

Noblis • Washington, DC

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About The Position

Overview
We are seeking an accomplished Project Manager to lead and oversee technical and administrative activities supporting aviation safety programs within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Project Manager will serve as a key interface between government program authorities, technical teams, and contractor personnel—ensuring effective project execution, contract compliance, and mission success.
This position is ideal for an experienced professional who excels at managing complex technical projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, and maintaining operational discipline in a highly regulated environment.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen or Green Card Permanent Resident (3+ years U.S. residency)
• Abiliy to obtain and maintain FAA suitabiliy/public trust.
• Experience with FAA and the environment.
• Master’s degree in a related field and 5+ years of performance-based management and supervisory experience across technical programs/projects.
• OR a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 10+ years of related program or project management experience supporting technical aviation contracts.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent project/program management certification (required).
• Minimum 3 years of applied experience managing complex projects in a federal or technical environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary project teams under performance-based contracts.
• Proven success in managing cost, schedule, and performance for technical aviation or safety-related programs.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with experience engaging directly with government program authorities and technical staff.
• Experience managing personnel onboarding/offboarding, equipment accountability, and security/badging compliance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with FAA programs or other Department of Transportation (DOT) technical contracts.
• Familiarity with FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS) processes, investment planning, or aviation safety operations.
• Experience in aviation systems engineering, certification, safety oversight, or air traffic operations environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned task(s) or project(s), maintaining close coordination with FAA program representatives and government stakeholders.
• Plan, organize, and direct project execution, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, technical objectives, and schedule commitments.
• Develop and implement project management procedures covering scheduling, technical reviews, cost control, and reporting.
• Supervise daily project operations, including technical, administrative, and maintenance support functions.
• Monitor project performance against established milestones, deliverables, and quality standards, providing regular status and financial reports.
• Manage financial, contractual, and administrative aspects of assigned task(s), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and accountability.
• Oversee onboarding and offboarding of project personnel, including coordination of equipment issuance/return, security clearance, and FAA badging processes.
• Support staffing and resource allocation to meet dynamic program priorities.
• Promote effective communication and collaboration among team members, subcontractors, and customer stakeholders.

Benefits

• At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

What This Job Offers

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