Project Manager I

Are you a results-driven, team-oriented leader? This is the opportunity for you! As a Project Manager I, you will manage projects from design through release and program closeout, ensuring successful delivery to customers. You will develop project plans, schedules, and budgets, and interface with internal and external stakeholders on technical matters. This role typically involves managing simpler projects and serves as an introduction to people management.

The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Responsibilities:

• Manage projects from design to release, including project initiation, execution, delivery, and closeout.

• Develop, define, and execute project plans, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.

• Identify necessary resources for projects and coordinate their allocation.

• Interface with internal and external customers or field-based employees on technical matters.

• Serve as a Control Account Manager on larger programs as needed.

• Track and brief project progress against milestones, budgetary guidelines, and other performance indicators..

• Prepare reports to keep stakeholders informed of project status.

• Adapt to changes and remain flexible to ensure project success.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field.

• 2+ years of experience in project management and/or in a related or technical field, internships not included in total years of experience.

• Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 6 years of related experience is required.

• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.

• Demonstrated experience in managing a project.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong analytical skills & capability to meet schedules.

• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.

• Basic understanding of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), or similar tool.

• Experience with Earned Value Management principles, including cost/schedule variance analysis and development of Estimates at Completion (EACs).

• Experience with managing projects in production and manufacturing environments.

• Experience managing project scope and scope creep during project execution.

• Experience in resource planning and management during project execution.

• Experience with risk management planning and documentation.

• Familiarity with government contracting and regulations.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to travel as required.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination.  Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.