412 TMG Support (LVL 1 Project Management Support) / Global Power Bomber

Description

JOB SUMMARY

This is a 412 Test Wing project management position capable of performing duties independently to assist in the management of numerous Research Development Test & Evaluation projects for bomber aircraft. These projects are in a variety of Project Management phases ranging from planning and provisioning to analysis, and reporting. 

Provides knowledge and experience in acquisition Project Management and general organizational workflow (philosophy, policies, and procedures) to procurement activities, project/program management tasks, acquisition programs and organizational activities. Support will not include counseling, mentoring, judgmental/discretionary decisions, or other activities related to supervision of Government personnel. 

WHY WORK FOR GMRE? 

GMRE is a small veteran-owned company who cares about our employees. We offer health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), vacation, Paid Time Off (PTO), or Paid Sick Leave (PSL) based on state laws, paid holidays, and life insurance to all permanent full-time employees. GMRE’s mission is to provide high quality engineering and technical services to help our customers grow and succeed. 

GMRE is an equal opportunity employer. GMRE is committed to making employment decisions based on valid requirements, without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local laws.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. 

Requirements

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The qualified candidate will be familiar with various aspects of flight test disciplines and processes to include: 

• Knowledge and/or academic understanding of DoD and Air Force system, subsystem, and equipment acquisition; and/or program management procedures pertinent to either development, procurement, production, logistics support, and/or techniques for employment for the system being acquired.
• Project Management Support
• The candidate shall provide advice and assistance applying standard project management processes identified within the Project Management Institute (PMI) framework of the five process groups and ten knowledge areas to manage cost, schedule, and performance of RDT&E test projects. This includes project management system implementation, training development, workforce training, and support for project management tools in support of ground test, flight test and other associated RDT&E test and support activities. The candidate shall assist in all five phases of flight test to include development of project plans, project monitoring and control, project analysis, project status reporting, and close out of test projects. Perform program management functions to include coordinating tasks associated with engineering, program control, configuration management, test, and quality assurance, and integrated logistics support 
• Schedule, guide, and coordinate participation to establish military, economic, and technical bases for acquisition programs in conceptual phases and throughout the validation, engineering and manufacturing, production, and deployment phases of an acquisition life cycle.
• Perform tasks daily that require prioritization, research, and analysis whose objectives may or may not be clearly communicated, understood by the requestor or readily available.  
• Capacity and capability to perform, guide, direct, and oversee tasks that are performed in a multiple customer/multiple project work environment with both independent and team activities that have critical time constraints, often congressional oversight, and real-world security and safety ramifications for both the US and foreign nations
• COMBINED TEST FORCE (CTF) RDT&E SUPPORT.
• THE CANDIDATE SHALL PROVIDE ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE IN THE PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT OF NUMEROUS CTF RDT&E PROJECTS. THESE PROJECTS WILL BE IN VARIOUS TEST PHASES TO INCLUDE INITIATING, PLANNING PROVISIONING, TEST EXECUTION, ANALYSIS, AND REPORTING.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES 

• Experience in project management for bomber aircraft in flight test is highly desired and/or other DoD flight test programs for the development and implementation of project cost, schedule, performance, and risk analysis/assessment and management plans. 
• A demonstrated ability for analysis and development of project baselines, Statements of Capability, Program Introduction Documents, test schedules, and briefings, reports, and other tasks required for planning, provisioning, and implementation of flight test requirements. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• This skill level requires over 3 years of experience in the applicable discipline. This skill level typically works on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program and performs all functional duties independently. 

SECURITY CLEARANCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a minimum of an active U.S. SECRET clearance and be subject to a government security investigation. 
• Driving or renting a car for company business is expected with some frequency. For insurance purposes, a valid driver’s license is required.
• Must have the ability to pass a background check to be granted access to the specific working location installation bases to perform work for GMRE? 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times. 

TRAVEL REQUIRED

• Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position for meetings, trainings, and/or site visits.