Staff Project Manager

ARA • Tyndall AFB, FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

ARA’s Engineering Science Division (ESD) is seeking a Staff Project Manager to support research, development, testing, and evaluation (RDT&E) activities within the Aircraft Operating Surfaces (AOS) Group, on-site at Tyndall AFB, Florida. The position supports technical projects involving structures, pavements, maintenance, materials, and geotechnical engineering. The role works with ARA personnel, subcontractors, government partners, engineers, technicians, and support staff across the project life cycle.

Projects may include applied bench-level research; advanced technology development; prototype and pilot-scale systems design, construction, and evaluation in field demonstrations and operationally relevant environments; testing and evaluation of materials, technologies, and processes in U.S. Air Force operations; and efforts to improve operations and maintenance capabilities through alternative pavements, materials, technologies, processes, and procedures.

The position requires overnight travel approximately 10% of the time, primarily for field testing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field with at least 2 years of experience, or at least 8 years of experience without a degree.
• Experience in project management, field operations, construction or renovation oversight, and technical program support.
• Experience preparing daily reports, formal documentation, and progress summaries.
• Hands-on supervisory experience coordinating technicians, subcontractors, or field teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with government property accountability, procurement, or inventory management.
• Familiarity with DoD processes, test plans, safety protocols, and technical procedures.
• Experience supporting research, testing, and evaluation environments.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day project coordination, including scheduling, workflow planning, and progress tracking.
• Assist with project budgets, procurement activity, and oversight of material and labor costs.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including daily progress summaries, formal reports, and presentations.
• Coordinate subcontractors and field personnel to ensure tasks are completed on time and meet quality standards.
• Support development and execution of test plans, data collection procedures, and operational protocols.
• Ensure activities comply with applicable codes, standards, permitting requirements, and safety policies.
• Monitor project risks and communicate status updates to senior staff and stakeholders.
• Supervise technician staff and assist in coordinating project activities.

What This Job Offers

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