Task Order Lead IRES - SSFB

Amentum•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•$137,000 - $155,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Task Order Lead supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will: Be responsible for day-to-day operations of the IRES task order providing sustainment and engineering support to Joint Task Force - Gold customer, a tenant to the MDA. Duties for this position include: Successful execution of task order scope, to include sustainment activities and engineering projects necessary to meet contractual and customer requirements. Execution of Control Account management (CAM) responsibilities including budget tracking, detail planning, and execution of the integrated schedule and associated budget in accordance with Earned Value Management (EVM) direction and best practices for multiple control accounts. Foster a productive and effective relationship with the JTF-Gold Customer. Coordination with the customer to support proper prioritization of efforts based on budgetary and resource constraints, practicing flexibility in changing priorities. Serving as primary interface between contract and government customers/leadership. Serving as the Voice of the Customer (VOC) in contract and organizational discussion Leading an integrated approach to the execution of activities requiring different internal and external teams or organizations to ensure effective operational support to the customers’ requirements. The ability to recognize, develop and maintain business relationships vital to the success of task order execution. Responsible for team management functions, to include time card approvals, staffing and performance management. Develop presentations and brief stakeholders as required to ensure clear and concise messaging throughout the communications cycle Effectively communicate and manage expectations with team members and customer stakeholders. Monday ‐ Friday, Occasional off-shift, extended or weekend support may be required. Occasional local travel is required to support off-site customers and projects. Core duty hours are 0900‐ 1500 hours (with flexibility to arrive earlier/later to meet bi-weekly requirement of 80 hours) The successful candidate will: Have the ability to work independently in customer dynamic environments to solve complex problems. Understand the JTF-Gold host-tenant agreement to best support the customer. Have the patience to support a challenging mission customer and changing needs. Learn and maneuver the JTF-Gold joint military structure. Be experienced and proficient in leading a team effectively. Be knowledgeable in project management methodology for both small and large scale efforts. Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.

Requirements

Must have 12, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
May be reduced with completion of advanced education
Must have 6, or more, years of directly related experience
Must have 2, or more, years of experience working in a management or leadership role
Demonstrated ability to develop, manage, and successfully lead teams with a track record of collaboration, teaming and communication amongst peers, management and stakeholders
Must have demonstrated understanding of planning and managing complex resources against constraints
Must have experience with use of MS Office applications, preferably including Project and Visio
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated experience at presentation development and delivery to senior leadership
Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

Have experience with strategic and theater missile defense weapon systems, sensor systems, DoD communications systems, and/or C2BMC communication environments
Have experience successfully interfacing with government customers and senior leaders
Have a demonstrated understanding of the traditional Project Management Lifecycle, to include stakeholder management, and the Systems Engineering lifecycle
Have demonstrated experience in Earned Value Management and/or Control Account Management functions

Responsibilities

Successful execution of task order scope, to include sustainment activities and engineering projects necessary to meet contractual and customer requirements.
Execution of Control Account management (CAM) responsibilities including budget tracking, detail planning, and execution of the integrated schedule and associated budget in accordance with Earned Value Management (EVM) direction and best practices for multiple control accounts.
Foster a productive and effective relationship with the JTF-Gold Customer.
Coordination with the customer to support proper prioritization of efforts based on budgetary and resource constraints, practicing flexibility in changing priorities.
Serving as primary interface between contract and government customers/leadership.
Serving as the Voice of the Customer (VOC) in contract and organizational discussion
Leading an integrated approach to the execution of activities requiring different internal and external teams or organizations to ensure effective operational support to the customers’ requirements.
The ability to recognize, develop and maintain business relationships vital to the success of task order execution.
Responsible for team management functions, to include time card approvals, staffing and performance management.
Develop presentations and brief stakeholders as required to ensure clear and concise messaging throughout the communications cycle
Effectively communicate and manage expectations with team members and customer stakeholders.