Project Management Support Specialist

Job Title: Project Management Support Specialist

Location: Holloman AFB NM. (OnSite)

The AEDC PMD office is seeking an experienced Project Manager to provide Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) in support of capital investment projects at the 704th Test Group Holloman Air Force Base NM. The candidate will provide a wide range of services including procurement support contract administration assistance and records management/administrative support as well as supporting virtually any and all aspects of various projects planned or underway.

Duties:

Provide procurement support including but not limited to the following:

• Provide project management support for capital investment projects.
• Identify and support the acquisition process of the new capabilities.
• Manage and execute government contracts and projects in accordance with scope schedule and budget.
• Lead project planning resource allocation risk management and performance tracking activities.
• Prepare update and present project management reviews monthly reporting spend forecasts and other program related documentation and briefings to executive level stakeholders.
• Collaborate with project team to ensure compliance with contract requirements for cost schedule and technical performance.
• Perform all functional duties independently with oversight from the AEDC/PMD Division Chief and Portfolio Managers.
• Work closely with contracting to address procurement needs.
• Conduct market research to identify sources of equipment and services including pricing and delivery information.
• Manage/organize program records.
• Develop waivers/sole sources for timecritical procurements.
• Develop Independent Government Estimates (IGE).
• Prepare Requests for Information (RFI).
• Provide coordination support to Industry Day events.
• Identify and utilize existing IDIQ contract vehicles to address specific procurement needs.
• Assess availability of equipment and services from GSA distributors as means to expedite procurements.
• Review Statement of Work documentation (SOWs) for equipment and services to facilitate vendor research to identify potential sources.

Provide contract administration support including but not limited to the following:

• Process AF3000 submittal forms and transmit to AF contracting.
• Forward deliverables to appropriate personnel for review/approval.
• Participate in weekly status meetings/calls as well as unscheduled discussions to address inquiries and/or monitor the status of specific efforts.
• Review design mailouts and attend design meetings as needed.
• Review contract SOWs to develop/refine submittal requirements.
• Review engineering drawings and monitor construction activities to ensure adherence to approved designs.
• Develop and maintain tracking tools to monitor contractor submittals CLIN claims invoicing status and deliverable status as well as to identify past due items.
• Support verification/validation efforts associated with contract deliverables (g. review concrete strength results witness mandrel testing etc.

Provide program/project documentation and administrative support including but not limited to the following:

• Prepare organize and maintain hardcopy documentation according to defined process.
• Post selected electronic records to online repositories and help maintain record sets on shared drives and SharePoint sites.
• Participate in project status meetings/calls and provide meeting minutes.
• Provide inputs and monitor overall project schedules.
• Prepare Information Release Authorizations (IRA) to facilitate transmittal of documentation to contractors suppliers and other approved outside organizations.
• Support preparation of briefing packages.
• Draft/Update program/project documentation (e.g. Project Charter Project Management Plan (PMP)) while ensuring document format/content meet specified guidance/template.
• Assist in maintaining accurate documentation of project activities decisions and outcomes.
• Assist with decision authority and stakeholder identification and documentation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science or Masters degree in related field. *Experience may be substituted for education with customer approval.
• 310 years of experience.
• Highly organized.
• Project Management skills.
• Leadership Skills.

Security Clearance:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; Active Secret clearance desired.

Desired Experience:

• Knowledge of good engineering practices.
• Knowledge of aerodynamics or aero propulsion sciences.
• Knowledge of government procurement processes and the management of large complex construction projects desirable.
• Prior experience working at a military facility highly desirable (AEDC experience a plus).
• PMP credentials highly desirable.
• Effectively interface with various Base organizations to complete support assignments.

Other Essential Job Functions:

• Must be willing to travel up to 10%.

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To reflect our company culture Canvas offers an exciting array of benefits that makes up our employees total rewards package. Those benefits may include:

• Competitive Wages*
• Medical Rx Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous companyfunded Basic Life Insurance
• Companyfunded ShortTerm & LongTerm Disability
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Dependent Care and Medical Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing training continuing education or advanced degree programs
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Spot Awards for exemplary individual performance
• Discretionary performancebased bonuses
• And many more!

*Final compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors such as a candidates relevant work experience skills certifications and geographic location.

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