Project Management Support Professional

Job Title: Project Management Support Professional

Location: Arnold AFB Tullahoma TN (On-site)

Canvas is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Project Management Support professional to provide Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) to the 715th Test Squadron at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC).

The 715th Test Squadron is at the forefront of test and evaluation of state-of-the-art hypersonic systems in AEDC test facilities.

This role is critical for providing program support to improve project reporting decision-making and administration for the squadrons vital mission.

The ideal candidate will assist in managing and coordinating complex aerospace test projects ensuring that project goals are met on time and within budget. You will work as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team of government and contractor personnel focused on advancing the nations hypersonic testing capabilities.

Provides knowledge and experience in acquisition Project Management and general organizational work now (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.

Duties:

• Project Coordination: Assist in the planning execution and monitoring of test projects from initial concept through to data analysis and final reporting.
• Administrative & Management Support: Provide assistance and advice for the efficient management and operation of the organization contributing to improved program management and project monitoring.
• Stakeholder Interface: Act as a liaison between government customers engineering teams and project leadership to ensure clear communication and alignment of project objectives.
• Documentation & Reporting: Support the development and maintenance of project documentation including schedules test plans progress reports project management reviews and technical summaries.
• Process Improvement: Assist in identifying opportunities to improve the effectiveness of management processes and procedures within the squadron.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field (e.g. Business Administration Management Engineering or a related technical field).
• Demonstrated experience in a project or program support role preferably within a Department of Defense (DoD) or aerospace environment.
• Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with project management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• An active DoD Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience providing A&AS support to a government or military organization.
• Familiarity with the operations of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) and its test facilities.
• Understanding of aerospace and defense acquisition and testing processes.
• Knowledge of hypersonic systems or test and evaluation is a significant plus.

Security Clearance: An active DoD Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.

About Us

Founded in 2007 Canvas connects a passion for going beyond the expected with the knowledge and expertise to deliver what our clients need now and in the future. Canvas has been recognized as a Great Place to Work Certified Fortune Best Small Workplace Fortune Best Workplace for Millennials (2022) Best Place for Working Parents (2022 & 2023) HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Awardee (2021 & 2022) Best Places to Work Awardee 2019 Government Contracting - Technology Business of the Year and Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year (2018) by the Huntsville/Madison Chamber of Commerce.

Benefits of Working with Canvas

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 company-funded Basic Life Insurance
• Company-funded Short-Term & Long-Term 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 performance-based 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.

Canvas is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Canvas is an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA federal contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities.

Canvas has equal employment opportunities that are based upon a candidates qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job and are free from discrimination based on race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age disability protected veteran status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement please visit our Careers page. U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.

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