DoD SkillBridge ProjectProgram Manager

Planned Systems International (PSI) is an Enterprise IT services company who focuses on designing building securing and operating cutting-edge software solutions that drive mission success and operational excellence for Federal Government organizations. PSI supports the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) Command & Control (C2) Mission Systems (C2MS) task order focused on delivery excellence cost/schedule fidelity and mission outcomes. This SkillBridge role provides transitioning Service Members with real-world program and project management experience in an operational acquisition/IT environmentcontributing directly to performance outcomes that drive Exceptional CPARs.

We are currently seeking a transitioning Service Member (all branches/ranks welcome) with strong leadership organization and communication skills who can coordinate multidisciplinary teams manage schedules and risks and drive results across Agile and/or hybrid programs supporting AFSOF customers and stakeholders.

• Position Type:DoDSkillBridge(Fellowship/Internship) Fulltime Temporary (Unpaid per DoD policy)
  
• Duration:90180 days (preferred 120180 days; target dates flexible based on command approval and candidate availability)
  
• Location:Onsite/Hybrid (CONUS)Hurlburt Field/Valparaiso FL Innovation Facility

• Program/Project Execution
  • Leaddaytodayproject coordination for C2MS workstreams (planning standups backlog/boards sprint events releases and retrospectives).
  • Maintain integrated master schedules (IMS) and product roadmaps track milestones dependencies and criticalpath.
  • Develop and manage project baselines (scope schedule cost) change requests and variance analyses.
• Stakeholder & Customer Engagement
  • Facilitate communication across engineering cyber/RMF testlogistics and operations teams coordinate with government stakeholders vendors and subcontractors.
  • Prepare and deliver status reports dashboards and readaheadsfor IPTs PMRs and customer reviews.
  • Capture actions/decisions and drive closure with owners and due dates.
• Performance Compliance & Readiness
  • Build andmaintainRACI WBS and work authorization artifacts; ensure deliverables meet quality standards and CDRL requirements.
  • Track risks issues and opportunities (RIO);maintainregisters with mitigation/contingency plans and quantitative scoring.
  • Support cybersecurity/RMF milestones test readiness (TRR) deployment readiness (DRB) and sustainment handoffs.
• Financial & Contractual Awareness
  • Assist with BOE inputs EVM-lite metrics (CPI/SPI) burndowns and funding profile visibility.
  • Monitor subcontractor performance and deliverable acceptance against SOW/TO requirements.
• Process Improvement & CPARs Excellence
  • Identifyprocess gaps and implement simple auditable improvements that increaseontime/firsttimerightdelivery.
  • Contribute toartifacts and evidence that underpinCPARsQualityScheduleManagement andSmall Businessratings.

• Eligibility:Currently serving U.S. Service Member eligible for DoDSkillBridge(command approval).
• Experience:3 years of leadership or project/operations management experience in the military or defense environment (team lead NCOIC/OIC flight lead shop chief detachment/division staff or equivalent).
• Skills:
  • Strong planning coordination and written/oral communication skills.
  • Proficient with project/task tracking tools (e.g. MS Project Azure DevOps Jira or equivalent) and MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint/Word).
  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum or hybrid delivery methods.
• Clearance: Active T3 investigation with the ability to obtain and maintain necessary security clearances as required for access to classified information.
• Education:Bachelors degreeorequivalent military training/experience.

• PMP CAPM Agile (CSM/SAFe) or DAU/Defense Acquisition credentials (e.g. PM T&E Logistics ENG Cyber).
• Experience with Air Force programs AFLCMC/HN or similar C2/C4ISR portfolios.
• Understanding of RMF/ATO processes DoD 5000/Adaptive Acquisition Framework test planning (DT/OT) andlogistics/sustainment fundamentals.
• Familiarity with contract structures (IDIQ TOs) CDRLs and EVM metrics.
• Prior work with Jira/Confluence Azure DevOps SharePoint/Teams Power BI.

• Success Metrics (First 90180 Days)
  • Schedule Fidelity:95% milestone adherence across assigned workstreams; zero critical slippage without approvedrebaseline.
  • Risk Discipline:RIO registermaintainedweekly; high risks have actionable timebound mitigations; trend shows risk burndown.
  • Quality of Deliverables:100%on-timeCDRL submissions with 1 minor rework cycle on average.
  • Stakeholder Satisfaction:Positive customer/IPT feedback on cadence communication and artifact readiness; contributes to CPARs Exceptional trajectory.
  • Process Improvement:At least two documented improvements (e.g. template standardization dashboard automation or handoff checklists) with measurable impact.
• WhatYoullGain
  • Hands-on program leadership experience within an operationalAFSOCC2 environment.
  • Mentorship from the Task Order Lead and exposure to government IPTs reviews andacquisitiondocumentation.
  • Practical artifacts (IMS risks dashboards CDRLs)to translateinto civilian PM roles postseparation.
• Work Environment & Logistics
  • Work Setting:Hybrid teamleveragingAgile ceremonies and Microsoft 365 collaboration (Teams/SharePoint/Planner/Lists).
  • Tools:MS Project or Project for the Web Azure DevOps/Jira Confluence/SharePoint Power BI and standard office productivity tools.
• Compensation & Status
  • This is anunpaidDoDSkillBridgeopportunity for qualifying transitioning Service Members.
  • Participantsremainonactive-dutyorders and continue to receive military pay/benefits from their Service during the fellowship.

PSI offers full-time benefits eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave and options for employer sponsored group medical dental vision short-term and long-term disability life insurance AD&D coverage legal services identity theft and accident insurance. Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical dental and vision expenses. The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested. We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses certifications and tuition reimbursement programs.

It is company policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions including but not limited to recruiting hiring training promotion compensation benefits and termination are made without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation pregnancy gender identity genetic information national origin citizenship status veteran status protected veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact Human Resources by emailing or by dialing .