Support Program Project Manager

Sierra Lobo • Edwards, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager (Programmatic Support) provides advisory and assistance support to government Program Managers, military leadership, technical experts, and execution contractors for the Missile Support Program at the AFRL Rocket and Space Propulsion Division (AFRL/RJP). The mission is to provide research and test support for the safe, secure, and reliable sustainment and modernization of the nation’s strategic deterrent systems. This is a non-decision-making contractor support role; the project manager provides independent program visibility and recommendations, while government officials retain authority over program execution.

The successful candidate manages an assigned portfolio, focusing on baseline performance monitoring, schedule integration, risk assessment, and strategic reporting. The role operates within a multi-contractor, integrated program office and is located at Edwards AFB, California.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A.) in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in project management, programmatic support, or defense acquisition management.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to build consensus across government and multi-contractor teams without direct contractual authority.
• Ability to analyze complex schedules, including Gantt charts, critical paths, and milestones, and financial execution data to identify variances.
• Flexibility and poise in a high-visibility, fast-paced, highly regulated defense acquisition environment.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including translating technical data into strategic advice and briefings for military and civilian leadership.
• High proficiency with project management software such as MS Project, Jira, or equivalent, and the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong familiarity with Department of War acquisition processes, lifecycle management, or aerospace/missile systems.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must possess or be able to obtain an active U.S. DoW Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification.

Responsibilities

• Monitor execution contractor performance, progress, and deliverables as the primary programmatic point of contact for assigned projects.
• Manage and analyze program baselines, including Integrated Master Schedules, Work Breakdown Structures, cost performance indices, and milestone completion status; identify critical-path variances and predict schedule slips.
• Provide independent programmatic assessments, trend analyses, and strategic recovery recommendations to government Program Managers.
• Facilitate identification, assessment, and tracking of program risks, issues, and opportunities, and assist with risk mitigation plans.
• Coordinate and facilitate technical reviews, Program Management Reviews, and cross-functional working groups; capture, assign, and track action items to closure.
• Prepare concise executive-level briefings, status dashboards, and statutory reports from technical and programmatic contractor data.
• Assist government Program Managers with compliance to program office guidelines, Department of War acquisition frameworks, and safety and security protocols.

What This Job Offers

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