Senior Project Manager - Physical Security Systems

Mission Support & Test Services, LLC (MSTS)•Mercury, NV

4d•$100,755 - $151,133•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Security Systems Department is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead and coordinate physical security systems (PSS) projects, including planning, stakeholder coordination, project oversight, and system commissioning. The role is responsible for delivering projects on schedule, within scope, and in compliance with applicable standards. The position reports directly to the Program Planning and Assurance Department and serves as the primary interface with the PSS organization, working closely with PSS Engineering and other stakeholders to support successful project delivery. The role manages small projects with a total project cost under $5 million through their full lifecycles. The primary work location is North Las Vegas, Nevada, with periodic travel to the Nevada National Security Site, approximately 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas. The schedule is four 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday, subject to change. Work beyond 40 hours per week and occasional off-shift work may be requested to meet project, activity, or emergency needs. Field activities may take place in austere conditions. The position requires a pre-placement physical examination, including a drug screen, and a valid driver's license. The selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship and at least 18 years of age. Federal background investigation and subsequent reinvestigations are required; a counterintelligence evaluation, which may include a polygraph, may also be required. Candidates who are not local must be willing to relocate; a relocation package is available. The annual salary range is $100,755.20–$151,132.80. Starting salary depends on the position's market value, the candidate's education and experience, and internal equity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent training and experience.
At least 5 years of related professional experience.
Previous project management experience managing small projects under $5 million total project cost and project teams of fewer than 15 people through representative project lifecycle phases.
Experience defining, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and completing discrete scope elements within schedule, cost, risk, and quality constraints.
Ability to maintain stakeholder satisfaction when stakeholders have differing needs and expectations.
Experience managing communications between project stakeholders and team members.
Ability to identify and comply with project requirements when developing products and deliverables.
Experience managing project teams to achieve scope, schedule, and cost objectives.
Ability to quickly learn project concepts, workflows, and applicable security standards.
Experience assisting projects and teams.
Collaboration skills, including facilitating discussion and resolving conflict within the PSS Team, the Integrated Project Team (IPT), and with internal departments, external auditors, and regulatory bodies.
Ability to establish trust and use cross-functional relationships to accomplish tasks.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, including evaluating alternatives and identifying solutions through systemic, multi-step approaches.
Ability to maintain and effectively lead the IPT.
Effective decision-making skills, including knowing how and when to escalate issues and analyzing the risks and future impacts of decisions on organizational security posture and project timelines.
Achieve internal Project Manager Certification at the Base Level or higher within one year, unless there are extenuating circumstances.
Ability to meet physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform assigned duties.
Willingness to travel periodically to the Nevada National Security Site and to relocate if not local.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance; U.S. citizenship and age 18 or older are required.
Must complete required pre-employment screening, drug testing, and federal background investigation; subsequent reinvestigations are required, and a counterintelligence evaluation may be required.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience implementing physical security systems projects is preferred but not required.
Project Management Institute (PMI) certification is desired.

Responsibilities

Manage small Physical Security Systems projects (under $5 million total project cost) throughout initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closing.
Serve as the primary point of contact among PSS engineering, PSS technicians (ESS/Craft), vendors, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), and end users.
Coordinate design reviews, walkdowns, and stakeholder approvals.
Communicate project status, changes, and impacts clearly.
Track project progress against schedule and budget and provide regular reports to leadership and stakeholders.
Perform project planning, estimating, schedule development, and work authorization.
Coordinate work planning with program managers, project managers, and project teams across the enterprise to support project initiation and planning, risk management, execution, and lessons learned.
Work with process owners and team members to ensure requirements are met, and facilitate requirements definition with organizational representatives.
Collect, assemble, analyze, and document business requirements.
Assist in preparing execution plans and required project approvals.
Review cost, schedule, and technical performance.
Adapt to sponsor needs and objectives, provide realistic expectations, and support a positive project experience.
Work with leadership to identify and mitigate problem areas early to minimize consequences for projects.
Support field activities, which may include periodic off-shifts and austere conditions.
Promote project management best practices, project success, and continuous improvement.
Perform other duties as assigned.