Project / Work Plan Manager

ASRC Federal • Lompoc, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our Team Supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory ASRC Federal Systems Solutions, a subsidiary of ASRC Federal, is seeking a Project Manager (Work Plan Manager) to support mission-critical operations at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Edwards Air Force Base, California. This position is ideal for a highly organized, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will lead project coordination efforts, oversee schedules and budgets, facilitate communication across multiple stakeholders, and ensure projects are executed successfully from planning through completion.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 5–7 years of experience in project management, program coordination, executive support, office administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience managing project budgets and financial tracking.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to present to audiences ranging from small teams to large groups.
• Outstanding customer service and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience developing and maintaining project schedules while communicating schedule changes and risks.
• Strong computer skills, including troubleshooting presentation and meeting technology.
• Valid California driver's license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Training or certifications in project management disciplines such as Microsoft Project, Agile/Scrum, Contract Management, or advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Experience supporting government, aerospace, defense, engineering, or research organizations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders regarding project status, schedules, and issues.
• Coordinate communications between customers, vendors, project teams, and contract leadership.
• Review project requirements and translate them into actionable project plans.
• Develop and maintain project requirements, schedules, and tracking documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Track project expenditures and provide weekly cost and status reports to contract management and customer stakeholders.
• Maintain organized project documentation, digital records, and reporting tools.
• Consolidate information from multiple sources into centralized tracking systems and databases.
• Monitor project schedules, identify risks, and recommend mitigation or recovery plans.
• Coordinate staffing, resources, and material requirements to support project execution.
• Plan, facilitate, and lead recurring project meetings.
• Communicate project milestones, accomplishments, risks, and overall status to leadership and customers.
• Support continuous process improvements to enhance project execution and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

• Support mission-critical programs at the Air Force Research Laboratory.
• Collaborate with government and industry leaders on innovative defense technologies.
• Grow your career in a dynamic, fast-paced environment supporting Space defense.
• Make a meaningful impact on programs that advance the future of defense and research.

What This Job Offers

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