Project Lead II

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Las Vegas, NV, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Aerospace
The Role
Leads small, low- to medium-complexity projects supporting government and company requirements. Responsibilities include planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, documentation, resource allocation, status reporting, process compliance, project monitoring, and lessons-learned archiving. The role supports larger programs, may recruit technical personnel, requires strong communication and organizational skills, and may involve extended hours, shifts, weekends, and travel. Government contract support requires U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a security clearance.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.

JOB SUMMARY -- ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

Using basic knowledge of project management fundamentals, the incumbent individually leads relatively small projects of low to medium complexity supporting Company and customer requirements.

Employee will be responsible to perform the following functions/duties:

  • Assist Project and/or /Program Managers with the daily conduct of large project/program activities involving Project tasks including:
    • Make priority determinations
    • Develop, review, and approve project documentation
    • Maintain established project portfolio
    • Establish, execute and report on project budget
    • Manage project risk
    • Monitor/control and re-plan project
    • Provide project status through project/program reviews
    • Annotate lessons learned and archive project data
    • Administer Work Management System (WMS) activities through the use of identified scheduling tools
  • Follow company and Government processes and procedures as required maintaining accountability and responsibility for project schedule, budget, and requirements to deliver projects on time meeting required budget
  • May be required to recruit and hire appropriate technical personnel to ensure the accomplishment of project requirements
  • Use established policies, procedures, and subject matter knowledge to complete assignments of medium complexity that vary in nature and sequence
  • Performs other related Project assignments as requested.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position involves work typical of an office environment with no unusual hazards. There is occasional lifting to 20 pounds, constant sitting and use of a computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while writing, reviewing, and editing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, and constant mental alertness. The incumbent must possess planning/organizing skills, be able to work under deadlines, and be able to work independently with minimal supervision. The incumbent must be able to work duty days in excess of eight hours and perform shift and weekend work to meet required schedule demands.

This position may require travel.

REQUIREMENTS -- EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND TRAINING

Must have a bachelor's or higher degree, or any combination of formal education, training and experience equivalent to eight years involvement in technically demanding program or project assignments.

In addition, a Project Lead II must possess the following qualifications:

  • Must be security briefed to Las Vegas Operations.
  • Must demonstrate knowledge and skills in resource organization and allocation, planning and budgeting, continuous quality and process improvement, configuration management, setting and measurement of program goals
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Must qualify for and maintain a government security clearance
  • Must possess a valid, state-issued driver's license.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of persons so classified.

Tasking is in support of a federal government contract that requires U.S. citizenship. Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license or other licenses / certifications and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment.

SCC: JPM6 JABO33; JCORP12

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher, or equivalent combination of formal education, training, and eight years of technically demanding program or project assignments
  • Security briefing for Las Vegas Operations
  • Knowledge and skills in resource organization and allocation, planning and budgeting, continuous quality and process improvement, configuration management, and setting and measuring program goals
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to qualify for and maintain a government security clearance
  • Valid state-issued driver’s license
  • U.S. citizenship

JT4 Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about JT4 and has not been reviewed or approved by JT4.

  • Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan choices (including an HDHP with HSA), plus dental with orthodontia, vision, wellness programs, and FSAs/HSAs expand total rewards beyond base pay. Coverage breadth is emphasized as a compensation strength alongside stability.
  • Affordable Benefits — Low- or zero-premium options are advertised, increasing the value of total compensation when insurance costs are factored in. Affordability is highlighted together with education assistance as part of the package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Posted allowances include 3–5 weeks of paid leave by tenure, 80 hours of paid holidays, and 7 sick days for hourly roles. Generous stated PTO and holidays can materially enhance overall compensation value.

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The Company
HQ: Las Vegas, NV
1,189 Employees
Year Founded: 2001

What We Do

JT4 provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. Ranges supported by JT4 include the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), the Space Test and Training Range (STTR) at Schriever Air Force Base, the Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR), the Air Force Test Center 412th Test Wing (412TW) at Edwards Air Force Base, and the Navy China Lake Ranges (CLR) including Pt. Mugu, California.

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