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Project Manager

Requisition ID
2024-21938
Category
Engineering
Location : Location
US-VA-King George
Travel Requirement
Less than 10%

Overview

PROJECT MANAGER (AT):

 

The Advanced Technology Project Manager for is responsible for overseeing and managing prototyping, kitting, and procurement projects from initiation to completion. This role involves planning, coordinating, and executing programs to ensure successful delivery of innovative solutions within budget, on schedule, and in compliance with contract requirements. The successful candidate will combine project management skills, communication skills, and a passion for problem-solving.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities: 

  • Program Oversight: Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of prototyping projects, ensuring adherence to project schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for DoD clients, vendors, and internal teams, ensuring clear and consistent communication regarding program status, deliverables, and challenges.
  • Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks to maintain project alignment with DoD requirements and goals.
  • Resource Management: Coordinate and allocate resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to meet project demands effectively.
  • Compliance: Ensure all projects comply with applicable DoD regulations, security protocols, and contractual requirements.
  • Reporting: Prepare and deliver program updates, status reports, and presentations to clients and company leadership.
  • Innovation and Problem-Solving: Work closely with engineers, designers, and other technical staff to develop creative solutions to complex technical challenges.

Duties:

  • Define project objectives, milestones, and deliverables in collaboration with DoD stakeholders.
  • Monitor project performance, including schedules, budgets, and quality metrics, using appropriate tools and techniques.
  • Coordinate the development and testing of prototypes, ensuring all technical specifications are met.
  • Manage subcontractors and vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
  • Facilitate team collaboration and provide leadership to cross-functional teams, including engineering, procurement, and quality assurance.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Ensure proper documentation of program activities, including design reviews, testing, and reporting.

Qualifications

  • Education and Experience:
    • Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (required).
    • Minimum of three (3+) years of experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) programs, with a focus on prototyping or R&D projects (required).
  • Technical Skills:
    • Strong understanding of DoD acquisition processes, program management principles, and prototyping methodologies.
    • Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera) and collaboration platforms.
    • Familiarity with technical disciplines such as systems engineering, mechanical engineering, or electrical engineering (preferred).
    • Knowledge of regulatory requirements such as ITAR, DFARS, and NIST standards (preferred).
  • Soft Skills:
    • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Leadership and team-building skills, with a collaborative mindset.
    • Analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.

Physical Demands:

  • Ability to work in office and workshop environments, including occasional visits to test sites or production facilities.
  • Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 25 pounds occasionally.
  • Prolonged periods of sitting or standing while working on computers or reviewing technical documents.
  • Flexibility to travel up to 5% of the time, including to secure DoD facilities or contractor sites.

 

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

 

 

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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/AA/M/F/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

UIC Commercial Services, LLC is a holding company under Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC), an Alaska Native Corporation providing a wide variety of services including a full range of construction services, design and architecture services, environmental consulting, permitting and compliance and remediation, oil and gas support, ocean-going cargo and shipping services and specialized companies. Several of our companies are SBA 8(a) certified, small disadvantaged businesses and offer substantially competitive rates. Collectively, we offer a breadth of services which we perform with a focus on quality results. UIC and its subsidiaries are committed to and strive for safety, quality, business ethics, and shareholder value. We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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