Project Manager (supporting the Air Force Research Lab)

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Edwards Air Force Base, CA, USA
In-Office
105K-135K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace
The Role
Coordinates project execution across customers, vendors, internal teams, and leadership. Manages requirements, schedules, milestones, risks, costs, staffing, documentation, databases, status reporting, and recurring meetings. Serves as the primary project contact, communicates deviations and accomplishments, supports presentations, and ensures customer commitments are delivered. The role requires strong organization, communication, technical troubleshooting, project finance, schedule management, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.
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ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™

ASRC Federal Systems Solutions LLC, a subsidiary of ASRC Federal, is seeking a highly organized and proactive Project Manager to support and lead critical program activities within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. This role focuses on coordination, communication, schedule oversight, cost tracking, and ensuring seamless execution across multiple stakeholders and project teams.

The ideal candidate excels at bringing structure to complex efforts, maintaining detailed project documentation, and driving progress through clear communication and consistent follow-through. This position plays a key role in ensuring customer needs are met and project commitments are delivered successfully. 

 

Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders regarding project status, progress, and issues.
  • Ensure clear and timely communication between vendors, customers, teammates, and associated projects.
  • Review and interpret project requirements and translate them into organized, actionable plans.
  • Build and maintain an up-to-date project requirements list throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Track and report weekly project costs to contract management and customer stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with budget expectations.
  • Maintain detailed and accurate project documentation, including schedules, requirements, status reports, and organized digital files.
  • Consolidate data from multiple sources into a centralized database or tracking system.
  • Review and monitor project schedules with a focus on achieving milestones and identifying potential risks or delays.
  • Support resource coordination and ensure staffing and material needs align with project demands.
  • Plan, organize, and lead recurring project meetings to gather updates, identify challenges, and maintain momentum.
  • Communicate project accomplishments and major milestones to contract management and leadership. 

 

Requirements:

  • Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
  • Experience in managing project finance.
  • Must have great customer service skills and able to communicate the status of project and understand deadlines.
  • Must have the ability and comfortability to present, both online and live in-person, to anywhere from 2 to 300 people.
  • Must have ability to manage a defined schedule and communicate any deviations.
  • Prompt and steady attendance is vital to the success of this position.
  • Must possess strong computer skills, including the ability to set up equipment for presentations and troubleshoot basic technical issues independently.
  • Must have a valid CA driver's license. 
  • Must be able to obtain a DOD Secret Clearance

 

Education 

  • Bachelor’s Degree and 5-7 years relevant experience in executive assistance, office administration, project management, etc. or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Completion of Technical Courses (i.e. Excel, MS Project, Agile/Scrum, Contract Management or similar subjects).

 

Attendance is critical at all times during normal duty hours. Work outside of normal duty hours may be required with as little as one hour advance notice.

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.

Skills Required

  • Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel
  • Experience managing project finance
  • Strong customer service and communication skills
  • Ability to present online and in person to audiences of 2 to 300 people
  • Ability to manage a defined schedule and communicate deviations
  • Prompt and steady attendance during normal duty hours
  • Strong computer skills, including presentation equipment setup and basic technical troubleshooting
  • Valid California driver's license
  • Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance
  • Bachelor's degree and 5 to 7 years of relevant experience, or equivalent education and experience
  • Completion of technical courses such as Excel, Microsoft Project, Agile/Scrum, or contract management
  • Availability to work outside normal duty hours with as little as one hour's notice
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The Company
HQ: Reston, VA
3,273 Employees
Year Founded: 2003

What We Do

ASRC Federal’s family of companies help federal civilian, defense and intelligence agencies achieve successful mission outcomes and elevated performance. We are dedicated to building an enduring enterprise focused on our people, customers and shareholders.

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