Project Manager – Multiple Levels

Noblis•Washington, DC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Noblis is seeking Technical Project Managers to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Traffic Systems and Surveillance Services directorates within the Program Management Organization (PMO). Employees will manage all aspects of program and project management, ensuring FAA operational policies, processes, and program elements are integrated and documented. Technical Project Managers will support a variety of programmatic and functional elements across automation, communications, navigation, and surveillance portfolios in sustainment or as they progress through the FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS). Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation’s toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers’ most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions. We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission‑driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer. Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well‑being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug‑free workplace. Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

Requirements

Successfully pass an FAA background investigation/verification and receive a successful final suitability determination.
Management experience in projects involving planning, integrating and implementation of complex systems and equipment, preferably aviation-related.
Experience serving as task leader for all aspects of contract management including cost, schedule, risk, and performance.
Experience delivering strategic leadership and guidance to a project team.
Experience supporting program staffing and recruiting needs.
Experience managing client relationships across the project, including stakeholders.
Experience supporting business development activities.
Demonstrated cross-functional team collaboration and program management skills in a rapidly changing, high intensity, mission-oriented work environment.
Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to adapt, with willingness to readily take ownership of tasks and problems, which often extend beyond initial scope of responsibility.
Expertise in documentation, presentation tools, and project management tools such as MS Project and Jira.
Strong oral, written and interpersonal communications skills.
Successfully pass an FAA background investigation/verification and receive a successful final suitability determination.
U.S. Citizen or Green Card Permanent Resident who has resided in the U.S. for 3+ years
Travel will vary per project. Must be able to travel as required by the project.
Work experience that is not relevant to the labor category definition will not be considered in the "Years of Relevant Experience" calculation.
Senior-level: Minimum of 15 years’ experience managing a wide variety of technical and administrative projects with bachelor's degree in any discipline.
In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, 10 years of direct and relevant experience relating to the management/ supervision of the design, development, test or acquisition of Air Traffic Control/ Management (ATC/M) Systems
Mid-level: Minimum of 10 years’ experience managing a wide variety of technical and administrative projects with bachelor's degree in any discipline.
In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, 10 years of direct and relevant experience relating to the management/ supervision of the design, development, test or acquisition of Air Traffic Control/ Management (ATC/M) Systems
Junior-level: Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing a wide variety of technical and administrative projects with bachelor's degree in any discipline.
In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, 10 years of direct and relevant experience relating to the management/ supervision of the design, development, test or acquisition of Air Traffic Control/ Management (ATC/M) Systems

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated FAA and/or Aviation and Aerospace experience.
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is required
FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS) expertise is desired/a plus.
Customer-service and goal oriented.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team; Proactive, solution-oriented, with exceptional time management skills.
FAA experience highly desired.
Providing current support to FAA ATEPS II (air traffic engineering program support)
FAA Experience within the past 12 months
Current FAA suitability

Responsibilities

Support all aspects of program and project management, including planning, developing, organizing, coordinating, and conducting ATO organizational activities.
Ensure FAA operational policies, processes, and program elements are integrated and documented.
Potential to take on task order manager responsibilities under the contract, including managing all task order activities and deliverables, in accordance with Noblis enterprise program/project management standards and ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
Interface with government management personnel, contractor managers, and customer agency representatives to ensure effective communication and coordination.
Prepare and deliver program management-related tasks and deliverables, ensuring they meet quality and timeliness standards.
Serve as primary client interface providing status reporting and project documentation.
Provide program management, planning, and integration support to a portfolio of programs.
Provide technical leadership; strategic and tactical planning; and oversight in the management and administration of the Task Orders.
Ensure technical performance of all Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) area products and services within cost and schedule for each Task Order.
Manage and supervise the work efforts of subordinate personnel.
Facilitate meetings, ensuring clear communication and effective decision-making.
Apply critical thinking and analysis skills to solve complex problems and make informed decisions.