PROJECT MANAGER Macdill Air Force Base Tampa FL The Project Manager manages and coordinates professional services directly supporting United States Marine Corps Forces Central Command (MARCENT) and its subordinate commands. This position oversees daytoday operational execution of contract deliverables across a broad range of functions including command element support manpower intelligence operations logistics planning and communications. The Project Manager also serves as the primary onsite lead ensuring timely and effective support to MARCENT operations both within the continental United States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS). The role includes overseeing personnel managing deliverables supporting developing and reviewing strategic documents such as OPLANs and CONPLANs contributing to doctrinal and policy analysis coordinating training and educational plan development and supporting wargaming and exercise events. The Project Manager will perform the following duties: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Lead and coordinate daytoday execution of professional services aligned with MARCENT requirements.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the site team ensuring seamless communication and operational continuity.
- Support deliberate and crisis action planning efforts including contributions to developing reviewing and refining OPLANs CONPLANs and other operational documents.
- Assist MARCENT staff in creating and reviewing strategic plans doctrinal documents and operational policies.
- Oversee the implementation of training and educational plans that align with MARCENTs strategic goals and evolving mission sets.
- Support planning coordinating and executing wargaming events and operational exercises including integration with intelligence logistics and communications functions.
- Ensure compliance with contractual requirements quality standards and performance objectives across all support areas.
- Provide leadership and management of multidisciplinary support teams to ensure aligned execution of tasks and deliverables.
- Report on performance metrics identify process improvements and recommend solutions to enhance mission support outcomes.
- Support the coordination and deployment of personnel and resources to both CONUS and OCONUS locations as MARCENT operational needs require.
- Maintain awareness of current and emerging operational priorities and adjust support strategies accordingly.
EDUCATION - High School Diploma Required
- Completion of Professional Military Education (PME) appropriate to rank at separation or retirement
- Bachelors degree preferred
- Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred
EXPERIENCE - Former senior enlisted or officer (SNCO or above) with extensive experience in operational and strategic military roles preferred
- Minimum 15 years of military service with experience in joint and servicelevel planning operations and command support
- Demonstrated knowledge of USMC and joint operational planning processes (e.g. JOPP MDMP CONPLAN/OPLAN development)
- Experience supporting highlevel headquarters staff functions especially within CENTCOM AOR
- Familiarity with strategic wargaming doctrinal review and policy analysis processes
- Experience in coordinating multidisciplinary teams in both CONUS and OCONUS environments
CORE SKILLS/COMPETENCIES Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities - Ability to support and contribute to operational planning efforts including developing and refining OPLANs CONPLANs and crisis action plans.
- Experience conducting doctrinal and policy reviews in support of operational objectives and mission alignment.
- Skilled in coordinating and supporting wargaming exercises training development and execution of educational plans across CONUS and OCONUS locations.
- Proficiency in staff coordination across command functions (G1G6) emphasizing manpower intelligence operations logistics and communications integration.
- Familiarity with CENTCOM and USMC planning frameworks including joint and servicelevel planning processes.
- Strong organizational and project management skills to oversee deliverables track milestones and align team performance with contract requirements.
- Advanced proficiency with collaboration tools (e.g. SharePoint MS Teams) and Microsoft Office applications (Word PowerPoint Excel etc.).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce clear concise briefings reports and strategic documents.
WORKING CONDITIONS - Required to sit for extended periods of time and maintain focus.
SPECIAL POSITION NOTATIONS - Travel is required.
- Qualification as an authorized company driver is required. All authorized company drivers must have a valid drivers license current automobile insurance and a driving record that is acceptable to the companys auto insurance provider
SECURITY CLEARANCE - A TS/SCI clearance is required for this position.
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